PhD Fellowship in the development of emulsion polymerization processes

Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering POLYMAT Fundazioa; España; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering POLYMAT Fundazioa invites applications for a PhD Fellowship in Chemistry. The project will be conducted in the Polymerization Processes Group and involves emulsion polymerization studies using microfluidic techniques, in collaboration with an industrial partner.

Applicants must hold a MSc in Chemistry or a related discipline by September 2026, with a polymer science background preferred and strong English communication skills for reporting

Qualifications

• MSc in Chemistry (or related discipline) by September 2026.
• Background in polymer science is highly desirable.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research within the Polymerization Processes Group.
• Assist in writing papers and reporting results.
• Deliver a PhD thesis as part of the fellowship.

Education

Master Degree or equivalent

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) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 1 Dec 2026 - 00:00 (Africa/Abidjan) 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

A PhD Fellowship in Chemistry is available in the Polymerization Processes Group at the Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering, POLYMAT Fundazioa ( www.polymat.eu ). The project is to be conducted in collaboration with a world-leading producer of emulsion polymers.

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.

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Work Location(s)

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