PhD Candidate: Thesis Topic: Development of Innovative Bio-based Additives for Plastics
Join a cutting-edge research project focused on sustainable polymer additives.
Best for:Best for candidates with a strong background in organic chemistry and polymer science.
Overview
This PhD position involves developing innovative bio-based additives for plastics, addressing the need for alternatives to fluorinated polymer process aids (PPAs) due to environmental regulations. The candidate will work at the Institute of Physics and Chemistry of Materials in Strasbourg, under the supervision of Dr. Stéphane Bellemin-Laponnaz. The research will focus on synthesizing new bio-based PPAs, characterizing their effectiveness, and elucidating the mechanisms of existing PPAs. Collaboration with an industrial partner will provide opportunities for practical research experiences.
What you'll do
- Synthesize new bio-based polymer process additives using scalable methods.
- Characterize the effectiveness of these additives compared to traditional fluorinated options.
- Investigate the active species generated during the use of existing PPAs.
- Collaborate with industrial partners for practical research applications.
- Conduct experiments to evaluate the performance of the developed additives.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Green Chemistry
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency in French is a plus
Instruction: English and French
- Experience in organic synthesis, including purification and characterization techniques.
- Knowledge of polymer science, particularly rheology and processing.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an industrial research environment.
- Open to candidates of any nationality
- Must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-22T23:59:59
Interested candidates should submit their application through the provided portal. Ensure all required documents are included.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Master's degree transcripts
- 2 reference letters
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