Mechanistic Study of Secondary Nucleation

KU Leuven

Full-time Physical Scientists
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Location
Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
Posted
July 04, 2026

Job Description

  • Requirement: MSc in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline with strong overall marks
  • Knowledge of flow chemistry and crystallization will be regarded as a plus
  • Adequate English (written and verbal communication) for scientific interactions required
  • Strong motivation is a must
  • Willingness to work at interdisciplinary boundaries

    • We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to investigate secondary nucleation mechanisms in crystallization processes within the ERC Advanced Grant project CrystalControl.

    The project challenges conventional understanding by studying how crystal contact and surface properties drive secondary nucleation, enabling new strategies to control crystal properties in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

    Research Focus

  • Experimental investigation of contact-driven secondary nucleation
  • Study of crystal growth regimes and surface roughening
  • Design and tes...

    • Job Details

    • Job Type
      Full-time
    • Category
      Physical Scientists
    • Date Posted
      July 04, 2026
    • Application Deadline
      August 13, 2026