Department: Department of Chemistry
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Institution: University of Antwerp
Employment Type: Full-time
Position: Doctoral Scholarship Holder (3 Positions)

About the University

The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking European university. We offer innovative academic education to more than 20,000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research, and play an important service-providing role in society.

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The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science is looking for three full-time doctoral scholarship holders in the field of chemistry.

Position

You will:

• Work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of chemistry.
• Draw up a research plan and corresponding research methods in consultation with your supervisor(s), and undertake the necessary administration for a smooth PhD process.
• Conduct the research efficiently and to an appropriate standard, possibly abroad, and compete for funding for general or specific costs.
• Report progress to your supervisor(s) and committees, and present your research at scientific conferences.
• Defend your thesis publicly and aim for publication in the scientific press.
• Publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• Carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for the Department of Chemistry.
• Perform research and publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• Carry out teaching, research, and service support tasks for the Department of Chemistry.

Profile

You:

• Hold an academic Master's degree in Chemistry, Bio-engineering, Applied Sciences (Engineering), or Civil Engineering, each with a specialization in chemistry. Candidates who will obtain their Master's degree by the time of appointment may also apply.
• Can demonstrate excellent study results.
• Have teaching competences in line with the University of Antwerp's educational vision.
• Have research qualities in line with the faculty, university research policies, and the Department of Chemistry.
• Are a motivated person willing to commit to a doctoral project and apply for an externally funded fellowship (e.g., FWO Fellowships 2027).
• Can communicate fluently in English and Dutch.
• Act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity, and cooperation.
• Show a strong interest in the research of one of the research groups within the Department of Chemistry at the University of Antwerp.

What We Offer

• A doctoral scholarship for a period of one year. Together with your supervisor, you will look for additional funding.
• Planned start date: 1 January 2027.
• A monthly scholarship calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel – BAP).
• Access to a wide and varied range of courses and an educational credit through the Antwerp Doctoral School.
• Ecocheques.
• Internet connectivity allowance.
• Bicycle allowance or full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• A dynamic and stimulating working environment at Campus Groenenborger.

How to Apply

You can apply through the University of Antwerp's online job application platform up to and including 31 August 2026 (midnight Brussels time).

Your application must include:

• Motivation letter.
• Academic CV.
• Signed letter of acceptance from your UAntwerp promotor.
• Statement confirming your willingness to seek additional funding.

The selection committee will review applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. Candidates who remain eligible after the pre-selection will be informed about the next steps in the selection procedure.

Contact Information

For questions about the online application:

• Email: jobs@uantwerpen.be

For questions about the position:

• Prof. Bert Maes
• Email: bert.maes@uantwerpen.be

Equal Opportunity

The University of Antwerp has received the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy.

The University is a sustainable and family-friendly organisation that invests in employees' professional growth. It is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age, and encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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