28 Nov 2025
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Universiteit Antwerpen- Department
Chemistry- Research Field
Chemistry » Organic chemistry- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Positions
Postdoc Positions- Country
Belgium- Application Deadline
31 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Offer Starting Date
1 Apr 2026- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
As postdoctoral fellow, you will be working in the Maes group of the division Organic Synthesis (ORSY) of the Department of Chemistry. The Maes group is a partner in the Centre of Excellence CASCH and the Valorization Platform InSusChem of the University of Antwerp. Your research project will deal with the development of new catalytic methodologies to transform biorenewable platform molecules into building blocks for the chemical industry. This research fits in the framework of the interdisciplinary and interuniversity iBOF project “Engineered carbon surfaces for sustainable catalysis” in collaboration with KULeuven. The partners @KULeuven have complementary expertises in the characterization of surfaces at nanoscale, modelling and heterogeneous catalysis.
Job description: As a holder of a PhD diploma with a very good theoretical and practical knowledge of organic synthetic chemistry you will develop novel catalysts based on carbon surfaces (such as graphene and its derivatives) and investigate applications of these catalysts towards transformation of bio-renewable platform molecules using several classes of organic reactions. Willingness to travel occasionally between Antwerp and Leuven (50 km distance) is required.
Where to apply
VacancyORSY@uantwerpen.be
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Organic chemistry
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position holds a PhD degree in chemistry or PhD degree in bioscience engineering (option chemistry) with ability to perform autonomously organic synthesis reaction, hands-on experience in analytical separation techniques, mass spectrometry, preparative purification techniques, and structural characterization of organic molecules. Previous experience in (organo)catalysis is a plus. The ability to work in a team as well as good communication/writing skills and a good mastery of the English language are required. Interest in multidisciplinary research is a strong advantage.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Antwerp
- Country
- Belgium
- Geofield
Contact
- City
Antwerpen- Website
https://www.orsy-maes-group.be/home- Street
Groenenborgerlaan 171- Postal Code
2020
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