We are excited to announce multiple a PhD project within our innovative research team, Sustainable Polymer Chemistry, focused on sustainable polymer chemistry. We invite applications from passionate individuals with a keen interest in advancing the fields of sustainable polymers, their design and synthesis, but also biopolymers, and biodegradable polymers through cutting-edge research and technology development. The position will be focusing on the use of bioderived monomers to prepare biodegradable polymers and copolymers with controlled degradation rates in different environments. A special focus will be given to polyphosphoester-copolymers with application in sustainable.

We invite you to apply for this exciting PhD opportunity.

• You have BSc. or MSc. in Chemistry and proven experimental skill in Organic Chemistry.
• You have knowledge and interest in sustainable solutions for polymers (synthesis, biopolymers, biodegradation, etc.).
• You have theoretical background and practical knowledge about technology of polymers.
• You display a strong passion to science and exceptional motivation as a researcher.
• You like dealing with new concepts and doing original research but you are of critical approach to evaluating experimental findings.
• You are fluent in English.
• You are a team player.

• An appointment for 4 years as a PHD researcher.
• Salary ranging from € 2.770,- gross per month in the first year to € 3.539,- gross per month in the 4th year of your PhD appointment.
• Professional and personal development program within Graduate School Twente.
• Terms of employment in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Universities (CAO).
• Holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
• Pension as part of the solid Dutch scheme (ABP).
• A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid).
• Access to the state-of-art research facilities.
• Large campus with numerous options for free-of-charge recreational and sport activities.
• Possibilities to cooperate with nearby high-tech companies and institutions on both sides of national borders.
• An inspiring scientific environment with enthusiastic colleagues in which internationalization and boundaryless collaboration is an important part of the strategic agenda.