Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- KU Leuven
- Research Field
- Engineering » Chemical engineering
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Belgium
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 38 hours/week
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- HE / MSCA
- Reference Number
- BAP-2024-16
- Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number
- 101119963
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
We have 2 PhD openings on membrane technology for downstream purification of biomolecules. The 2 projects are part of our newly granted Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie doctoral training network is hiring 10 high calibre candidates! pls visit our website for detailed descriptions https://lnkd.in/ePes9x4P
Bio-GENTLE will train 10 doctoral candidates (DCs) with an overarching goal to propel Europe to the forefront of research and development of BMs that can be used as high-volume commodities or low volume, but high value, compounds in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. DC4 & DC5 will be based in KU Leuven, Belgium and have unique networking experiences to France, Nederland and Germany, etc. Here are the brief descriptions:
DC4: The objective of this PhD project is to design separation units with novel electrospun membranes for highly accurate separation of large biomolecules/particles such as viral vectors from biostreams.
DC5: The main scope of this PhD lies in the handling of more concentrated streams, for example, protein harvesting via heterogenous membrane crystalization, aiming to understand the synergistic effects for promoting the yield and morphological control.
Both projects require candidates to develop in-depth understanding on the surface chemistry, pore engineering as well as transport phenomena. If you are highly motivated researchers in the areas of Chemical Engineering with passion in membrane science and biopharmaceutical applications, you are strongly encouraged to enquire and apply. Please indicate your preference on either DC4 and DC5.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be offered a PhD fellowship to become part of our international team with global research links to work towards a PhD, as well as part of the exciting Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie doctoral training network. Funding can be provided with attractive stipend.
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate candidate to perform the Ph.D. projects on the above-mentioned interdisciplinary research topics.
· Requirement: Master's degree in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering or in relevant disciplines, with first class honor /high distinction.
· Strong interest and solid knowledge in the relevant fields as described.
· Fluent English (written and verbal communication) for scientific interactions required.
· Self-motivated, passionate and great interpersonal skills.
· Willingness to work at interdisciplinary boundaries and in an international team.
For more information please contact Prof. dr. Xing Yang, tel.: +32 16 37 46 72, mail: xing.yang@kuleuven.be or Mrs. Kim Natus, tel.: +32 16 32 31 71, mail: kim.natus@kuleuven.be.
You can apply for this job no later than 15/03/2024 via the online application tool
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- KU Leuven
- Country
- Belgium
- State/Province
- Vlaams Brabant
- City
- Leuven
- Postal Code
- 3000
- Street
- Leuven
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- State/Province
- Leuven
- City
- Vlaams Brabant
- Street
- Leuven
- Postal Code
- 3000