工业废水工程方向博士研究员（奖学金）

Department: Department of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering Regime Full-time 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 Faculty of Applied Engineering is looking for a full-time doctoral scholarship holder in the field of industrial wastewater engineering Position • You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of industrial wastewater engineering, dealing with sustainable and innovative biological processes. The PhD project specifically focusses on low DO biological nutrient removal from (industrial) wastewater. The exact research topic will be defined in consultation with the supervisor, Jan Dries of research group BioWAVE . • You will publish scientific articles related to the research project. • You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Technology and its Bachelor’s and Master’s Programme .

Profile • You hold a master’s degree in biochemical engineering technology, bioscience engineering or similar, or you will have obtained it by the time you start working. • You are eligible and are willing to submit a project proposal for an externally funded doctoral fellowship at the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO - https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/phd/phd-fellowship-strategic-basic-research/ ) • You can demonstrate excellent study results. • 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 . • You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation. • Your English is fluent, both speaking and writing. • Practical experience in biological treatment processes and microbial analyses is recommended. In addition, demonstrated previous cooperation with external partners (e.g. industry) is an added value.

What we offer • We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed once for another two-year period. • The planned start date is February 1 st 2027 or as soon as possible after that date. • 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). • 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 your work at Campus Groenenborger and on the Blue Gate site in a dynamic and stimulating working environment. • Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .

Want to apply? • You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including November 20 nd 2026 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter, your academic CV, and a brief (about 1 page) description of your proposed research plan. • The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure. Please note the following date in your calendar: 1 December 2026 (selection interviews). • If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Professor Jan Dries ( jan.dries2@uantwerpen.be )

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.