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
doktorantura@rtu.lv
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