PhD: Radiation-Triggered Block Copolymer Micelles

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft); Delft; Sur place; EUR 36 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TU Delft invites applications for a PhD position in a large national consortium focused on nanoparticle-based immunotherapy. You will design, synthesize and characterize radiation-sensitive block copolymers that form micelles and test their ability to encapsulate immunotherapeutic agents.

The project is a collaboration between Chemical Engineering and Radiation Science and Technology, with a four‑year contract, competitive salary and benefits, and explicit training through the TU Delft Graduate

Qualifications

• MSc degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent is required.
• Proven expertise in multistep organic synthesis.
• Experience in purification and characterization of organic molecules.
• Experience in polymer synthesis, polymer characterization and physical chemistry is desirable.
• Strong ability to work in a team and communicate in English.
• High level of written and spoken English.

Responsabilités

• Design, synthesize and characterize radiation-sensitive block copolymers that self-assemble into micelles.
• Test their ability to encapsulate and release immunotherapeutic agents.
• Develop a library of polymers with variations in block length and structure.
• Assess radiation-induced degradation and cargo release, and perform initial cell studies.

Connaissances

Multistep synthesis

Purification & characterization

Polymer synthesis

Polymer characterization

Physical chemistry

Teamwork

English proficiency

Formation

MSc degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent

Description du poste

TU Delft invites applications for a PhD position in a large national consortium focused on nanoparticle-based immunotherapy. You will design, synthesize and characterize radiation-sensitive block copolymers that form micelles and test their ability to encapsulate immunotherapeutic agents.

The project is a collaboration between Chemical Engineering and Radiation Science and Technology, with a four‑year contract, competitive salary and benefits, and explicit training through the TU Delft Graduate