PhD Fellowship in the development of emulsion polymerization processes

ScienceCareers.eu; España; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering, POLYMAT Fundazioa in Spain is inviting applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) to work on emulsion polymerization using microfluidic techniques, combining experiments and modelling.

Applicants must hold an MSc in Chemistry by September 2026, with a background in polymer science; good command of written and spoken English is required. The position is full-time, temporary, starting 1 Jan 2027 in Donostia-San Sebastian.

Qualifications

• MSc in Chemistry by September 2026.
• Background in polymer science highly desirable.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on emulsion polymerization using microfluidic techniques.
• Perform experimental studies and theoretical modelling.
• Publish papers and deliver a PhD thesis.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering, POLYMAT Fundazioa

Organisation/Company Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering, POLYMAT Fundazioa Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 1 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Emulsion polymerization is an industrialized process for the production of polymer latexes that involves a complex, heterogeneous polymerization system. Due to the high complexity, and despite decades of study, much of the emulsion polymerization process remains poorly understood. The aim of this project is to use microfluidic techniques to gain an improved understanding of fundamental processes involved in emulsion polymerization, particularly with regards to the use of surfactants. This will involve both experimental studies and theoretical modelling.

Applicants must have an MSc in Chemistry (or a related discipline) by September 2026. A background in polymer science is highly desirable.

Good command of written and spoken English is a must (if preselected, a telephone interview will be carried out before any other appointment is made). The selected candidate is expected to conduct research, write papers, and deliver a PhD thesis.

Please note that because of the large number of applications expected, we will not be able to give individual feedback to unsuccessful applications.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute basque center for macromolecular desighn and engineering Country Spain State/Province Guipúzcoa City donostia-san sebatian Postal Code 20018 Street Avenida de Tolosa 72