PhD Opportunities in Analytical Chemistry in Belgium

KU Leuven is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher in Protein Engineering position in the Pinheiro group, focused on enzymatic DNA synthesis and the engineering of a recently discovered hyperthermophilic polymerase with template-independent activity. The project aims to improve the enzyme through directed evolution and structure-guided design , with specific targets including terminator acceptance, coupling efficiency, and control over stepwise nucleotide addition. The successful candidate will ...

The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is offering a full-time PhD scholarship in the Faculty of Sciences and Bioengineering Sciences, Department of Chemistry. The project focuses on the development of new allosteric ligands that bind to membrane-bound proteins and channels, with the goal of evaluating their therapeutic potential. The doctoral research will involve the design and synthesis of bioactive, peptide-based ligands, including the preparation of customised amino acids where needed. The su...

TOGAS (Training for Opportunities and Growth in Academic Sustainability) is a postdoctoral talent-attraction program at the University of Antwerp in Belgium, offering five fellowships focused on sustainability. The fellowships span STEM-oriented research areas including chemistry, medical biochemistry, circular product design, and architecture, including interior architecture. The program is designed for postdoctoral researchers interested in developing sustainability-focused research while buil...