PhD position in physical chemistry​/nanotechnology

Organisation/Company University of Liege Department Chemistry Research Field Chemistry » Physical chemistry Physics » Biophysics Physics » Chemical physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Final date to receive applications 31 Mar 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Brussels) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38 Offer Starting Date 1 Jul 2026 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? No

A PhD position (4 years) is available in the group of Dr

D. Sluysmans (NANOCHEM, University of Liège, Belgium), in the framework of the project Nano Muscles funded by the FNRS.

The Nano Chemistry & Molecular System group employs single-molecule techniques, AFM and optical tweezers, to study the operation of small synthetic molecules and biomolecules. Our expertise covers the development of single-molecule force spectroscopy (SMFS) for the probing, triggering and controlling of individual molecules in chemistry and in biology.

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our team at the University of Liège. You will join several other postdoctoral researchers, PhD students and staff (chemists and physicists) and have access to many experimental facilities and a network of international collaborations.

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Research Field All Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

You hold a master in chemistry, physics, engineering or equivalent.

Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written).

Resourceful, ambitious and internationally oriented.

Capability to work in an international team as well as independently, problem-solving attitude.

Specific Requirements

Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written).

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

You will study the mechano-chemical properties of functional molecules using single-molecule force spectroscopy.

You will be introduced to the ongoing research.

You will contribute with your own expertise and will receive additional training.

You will carry out research at the highest international standards.

Eligibility criteria

Interested candidates should send a CV, letter of motivation, the names and email addresses of 2 senior scientists willing to act as their referees, and a description of research accomplishments during the master to:

Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not be considered.