The Lund University (Swedish: Lunds Universitet) is one of Europe’s oldest, largest and most prestigious universities, consistently ranking among the world’s top 100 universities.

The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University is inviting applicants for its PhD research project focus on the synthesis of new monomers and polyesters from renewable chemical building blocks. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

Course Level: Position is available for doctoral student

Available Subject: Position is awarded in the field of Polymer Technology

Scholarship Benifits: A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties).

Eligible Nationalities: International applicants are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must have MSc degrees in chemistry with a specialization towards, e.g., polymer, materials or organic chemistry.

Method of Application: Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, at least 2 letters of recommendation, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, etc.). Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

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Scholarship Application Deadline: November 23, 2017