3D Printing is a rapidly growing field that is increasingly moving away from rapid prototyping to faster and custom-made manufacturing.  This development is accompanied by an increasing demand for better and novel materials in more robust 3D printing processes.  In this project you will develop these materials by using and further developing the relatively recent concept of dynamic polymer networks and apply these to improve the sintering process in selective laser sintering.  Previous work on dynamic networks: DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.7b01142

We seek highly talented, motivated, and enthusiastic candidates with an MSc degree
in polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, or a related discipline. The
successful candidate has a solid background in polymer and organic chemistry,
as well as good communication skills, is fluent in English, and should have a
strong motivation to do original, fundamental research in an interdisciplinary
team. Experience with the synthesis and characterization of polymers or organic
molecules is essential.  An interview and
a scientific presentation are part of the selection process.

We offer a challenging job in a dynamic and ambitious, multidisciplinary research team in the Supramolecular Polymer Chemistry group of the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS) and Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry at Eindhoven University of Technology. Gross monthly salaries € 2.222,- to € 2840,- in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement of the Dutch Universities (CAO NU). Moreover, a 8% bonus share (holiday supplement) is provided annually. We also offer an attractive package of fringe benefits (including excellent work facilities, child care and sport facilities) and we can help you find accommodation.  The candidate is expected to finish the project with a PhD thesis and disseminate the results through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.