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PhD Fellowship in Polymer Chemistry A

Job Summary

A PhD Fellowship in Chemistry is available in the group of Dr. Clara García-Astrain (Functional Polymers for (Bio)sensing, www.funpolysens.com) and the group of Prof. Radmila Tomovska (https://polymat.eu/en/research/Novel-Applications) at the Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering, POLYMAT Fundazioa (www.polymat.eu).

Job Description

The project will focus on the development of polymeric-based sensors and their incorporation into graphene hydrogels in structured reactors for in situ monitoring of dissolved CO2 in aqueous environments.
Applicants must have a BSc and MSc in Chemistry, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering with a strong background in polymer synthesis, organic synthesis and materials characterization. Knowledge of sensing materials and sensor development will be also considered.
Good command of written and spoken English is a must (if preselected, an online interview will be carried out before any other appointment is made). The selected candidate is expected to conduct research, write papers, establish interdisciplinary collaborations and deliver a PhD thesis. Research contract duration: 3 years. Starting date: 1st of January 2026
Applications should be addressed to Dr. Clara García Astrain and Prof. Radmila Tomovska and sent via email in one single PDF to clara.garciaastrain@polymat.eu and radmila.tomovska@ehu.eus before the 20th of November 2025 (applications will be considered upon arrival) including:
(i) a cover letter highlighting their interest in the position.
(ii) curriculum vitae.
(iii) a short description of previous research (1-2 Pages).
(iv) the names and contact addresses (e-mail) of two academic referees.
POLYMAT has obtained the ‘HR Excellence in Research award‘. The award reflects our commitment to continuously improve our human resource policies in line with the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and our commitment to achieve fair and transparent recruitment and appraisal procedures.

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