Doctoral scholarship holder biobased sustainability engineering

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Doctoral scholarship holder biobased sustainability engineering Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): L'Università di Anversa cerca un ricercatore dottorale a tempo pieno nel campo dell'ingegneria della sostenibilità biobased. Il candidato selezionato lavorerà alla preparazione e difesa di una tesi di dottorato, redigendo un piano di ricerca e metodi in consultazione con i supervisori. Sarà responsabile della conduzione della ricerca, della partecipazione a conferenze scientifiche e della pubblicazione di articoli. È richiesta una laurea magistrale in ingegneria delle bioscienze o discipline correlate. Il candidato deve dimostrare risultati accademici eccellenti e avere un forte interesse per i temi di ricerca legati al gruppo SUSTAIN. La borsa di studio ha una durata di un anno, con inizio previsto per il 15 novembre 2026. Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape. The Department of Bioscience Engineering in the Faculty of Science is looking for one full-time doctoral scholarship holder in the field of biobased sustainability engineering Position You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of Bioscience Engineering. You will draw up a research plan and corresponding research methods in consultation with your supervisor(s) and undertake the necessary administration for a smooth PhD process. You will conduct the research efficiently and to an appropriate standard, possibly abroad, and compete for funding for general or specific costs. You will report progress to your supervisor(s) and committees, and present your research at scientific conferences. You will defend your thesis publicly and aim for publication in the scientific press. You will make a supporting, scientific contribution to existing research projects or lines of research within beyond your own doctoral research. You will compete for internal or external predoctoral funding. You publish scientific articles related to the research project. You carry out a limited number of teaching, research and service support tasks for the Department of Bioscience Engineering. Profile You hold a master’s degree in bioscience engineering, related discipline in engineering and/or science, or a master’s degree in connection to the research lines in the department. Candidates that obtain their master’s degree before the start of the scholarship can also apply. You can demonstrate excellent study results. You have a strong interest in a research topic linked to at least one of the professors at SUSTAIN – Biobased sustainability engineering: Professors: Siegfried Vlaeminck , Sara Vicca , Roeland Samson , Anastasia Papangelou Research domains: Sustainable microbial technology for water and food, environmental systems analysis, enhanced mineral weathering (CO₂ capture), soil carbon, climate mitigation, urban ecology and nature connectedness, urban green infrastructure, tree ecophysiology, solutions for sustainable cities, urban food You are a motivated person committed to actively applying for research funding for a doctorate under the supervision of a main supervisor affiliated with the SUSTAIN research group (e.g. FWO PhD fellowship for strategic basic research, FWO PhD fellowship for fundamental research,...). Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision . Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies and the Department of Bioscience Engineering. You can communicate fluently in English, both oral and written. You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation. What we offer We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of one year. The planned start date is 15 November 2026 . Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for contract research staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP). As a doctoral researcher, you will have access to a wide and varied range of courses and an educational credit through the Antwerp Doctoral School . You will receive ecocheques, internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting. You will do most of y Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissione europea).