Bert Maes

The University of Antwerp is recruiting three full-time doctoral scholarship holders in chemistry within the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science. This is a PhD opportunity focused on preparing and defending a doctoral thesis, developing a research plan with a supervisor, conducting independent research, publishing scientific articles, presenting at conferences, and contributing limited teaching, research, and service support tasks. The position is based at campus Groenenborger in Antwerp, Belgium, and is connected to the university’s research environment in chemistry. The advertised research areas include Materials Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry , and related chemistry fields. The post is suitable for motivated candidates who want to build a strong doctoral profile while contributing to ongoing departmental research. Eligibility : applicants should hold, or be about to complete, an academic Master’s degree in Chemistry, bio-engineering, applied sciences (engineering), or civil engineering, each time with a specialization in chemistry. Strong academic results are expected. Candidates should be able to work in English and Dutch, show commitment to a doctoral project, and be interested in the research of one of the Chemistry Department’s research groups. The university also encourages applicants to pursue external funding, such as future FWO fellowships. Funding : the appointment is a doctoral scholarship for one year. The monthly scholarship is paid according to the University of Antwerp’s BAP doctoral scholarship scales. In addition, the supervisor and candidate will jointly look for supplementary funding. The posting also mentions access to doctoral school training, educational credit, and commuting-related benefits. Application window : applications must be submitted online by 31 August 2026 at 23:59 Brussels time . Required attachments include a motivation letter, academic CV, signed acceptance letter from the UAntwerp promotor, and a statement confirming willingness to seek additional funding. The contact person for the job content is Prof. Bert Maes .