PhD in polymer chemistry

The aim of this highly interdisciplinary 4 years PhD thesis is to study polymer networks containing tethered weak bonds as active mechanical elements. The PhD will involve strong components in organic and polymer synthesis, but also in polymer physics since the rheological and mechanical properties of the networks will be characterized, in collaboration with specialists of these fields, to gain an in depth understanding of the structure-properties relationships. This PhD will be funded through the FNRS-FWO Excellence of Science (EOS) program.

The PhD student will have access to the doctoral training offered at UCLouvain and to the expertise developed in the bio and soft matter division of the IMCN research institute (https://uclouvain.be/en/research-institutes/imcn/bsma) as well in the research groups of the partners involved in this project (KULeuven_SMART, KULeuven-cMACS, ULiège-TPC, ULiège-NanoChem, ESPCI Paris-PSL, University of Manchester).

Preferred starting date: September or October 2022

Applications should be sent by email (a single pdf file containing a detailed CV, a transcript of marks obtained during the Master, a motivation letter, and the names and contact details of at least two references)

REQUIREMENTS

Offer Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

A solid background in polymer chemistry and/or organic chemistry is mandatory