PhD position in «Development of biobased oligomers and biopolymers» research

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Jan 2026

31 Oct 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Riga Technical University
Research Field

Chemistry » Organic chemistry
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

PhD Positions
Country

Latvia
Application Deadline

30 Jan 2026 - 21:00 (Europe/Riga)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
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?

Yes

Offer Description

PhD position in «Development of biobased oligomers and biopolymers» research

Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology looking for a research assistant committed to being part of a team. The institute offers variety of opportunities to dedicated individuals who want to deepen their understanding of the research field: 

  • Materials Science / Polymers and Composite Materials
  • Chemical Engineering / Polymer and Fiber Material Technology

Research topic of doctoral thesis:

Development of biobased oligomers and biopolymers by Scientific supervisor tenured professor Dr. sc. ing. SERGEJS GAIDUKOVS

Institute offers:

  • Government funded budget places* in the doctoral study program "Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering"
  • Possible internships at MINES ParisTech, Chalmers, Aalto University, and others
  • Salary 13 - 16 EUR/h gross depending on qualifications
  • Starting date - February 2026

*Latvian citizens, non-citizens of Latvia, citizens of the European Union, citizens of the European Economic Area, citizens of the Swiss Confederation, and permanent residents of the European Community (Union) are eligible to apply for a government-funded budget place.

You can find the documents required for the application process on the website. The prepared documents must be sent to doktorantura@rtu.lv .


Where to apply
Website
https://www.rtu.lv/en/studies/doctoral-studies/admission-phd/application-proces…

Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry » Organic chemistry
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • Required Education: Master's Degree in Chemistry, Natural Science, Engineering and Technology or equivalent Experience,
  • Knowledge, competences: preference is given to applicants who have defended their dissertation in the field of polymer chemistry, chemical technology or material science
  • Language: C1 level of English knowledge and skills
  • Computer skills: MS office, origin pro

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Research Field
Chemistry » Organic chemistry

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology
Country
Latvia
City
Riga
Postal Code
LV-1048
Street
Paula Valdena iela 3
Geofield


Contact
City

Riga
Website

http://www.rtu.lv/en
Street

Paula Valdena iela 3
Postal Code

LV-1048
E-Mail

doktorantura@rtu.lv

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