PhD: Designing PFAS‑Free, High‑Performance Polymers

Eindhoven University of Technology; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABP pension scheme

On-campus child care

8% holiday allowance

8.3% year-end bonus

Commuting and internet cost allowance

OpenUp mental health support

Student Sports Center access

Expat tax scheme

Job summary

The Eindhoven University of Technology invites applications for a four-year PhD position titled “Synthesis of Sustainable PFAS-Free Polymers for High-Performance Applications.” You will work under Prof. Željko Tomović and Dr.

Catarina Esteves in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, pursuing design, synthesis, and comprehensive characterization of fluorine-free thermoplastics with outstanding surface and bulk properties.

Qualifications

• BSc and MSc in Chemistry with a strong background in organic chemistry and/or polymer chemistry.
• Experience in the synthesis and characterization of organic molecules or polymers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• The candidate should be curious, eager to learn, and strongly interested in science and research.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and characterize novel fluorine-free thermoplastic materials.
• Investigate how molecular architecture and surface segregation influence properties.
• Collaborate in an international, interdisciplinary research environment.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Synthesis and characterization

English communication

Analytical/problem solving

Team player

Education

BSc and MSc in Chemistry

Job description

The Eindhoven University of Technology invites applications for a four-year PhD position titled “Synthesis of Sustainable PFAS-Free Polymers for High-Performance Applications.” You will work under Prof. Željko Tomović and Dr.

Catarina Esteves in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, pursuing design, synthesis, and comprehensive characterization of fluorine-free thermoplastics with outstanding surface and bulk properties.