DC Positions
The D-CARBONIZE project funded under the HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN programme, aims to educate the next generation of scientists that represent the future leaders in the field of sustainable polymers and depolymerization strategies, biocarbon valorisation and innovative catalytic strategies. Doctoral candidates will benefit from the following:
An extensive network-wide training programme offering courses in the areas of science and technology, business, as well as generic, transferable skills
The opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team within a European-wide consortium of leading high-education institutions, research centres and companies that form an innovation community offering excellent research and training both in R&D and entrepreneurship.
With the wide range of skills and experience gained in the D-CARBONIZE project, doctoral candidates will have broadened their career perspectives and increased their employability, whether they decide to pursue a career in academia or industry.
DC1 – Larger-ring cyclic carbonates
Main host Institution
ICIQ
Secondary host Institution
UHEI
Secondment (3 months)
CORNING
DC2 – Photo-catalyzed synthesis of cyclic carbonates/carbamates
Main host Institution
ICIQ
Secondary host Institution
CNRS
Secondment (3 months)
CELABOR
DC3 – Exploring the preparation of polycarbonates in aqueous-based media and under solvent-free conditions – application to coatings and evaluation of the recyclability
Main host Institution
ULIEGE
Secondary host Institution
ICIQ
Secondment (3 months)
POLYKEY
DC4 – Continuous flow strategies for the carbonatation of bio-based polyols
Main host Institution
ULIEGE
Secondary host Institution
RUG
Secondment (3 months)
CORNING
DC5 – Heterogeneous catalysis for cyclic carbonate synthesis via tandem epoxidation/carboxylation
Main host Institution
RUG
Secondary host Institution
ICIQ
Secondment (3 months)
CELABOR
DC6 – Glycerol carbonate produced from glycerol and CO2
Main host Institution
RUG
Secondary host Institution
AIMPLAS
Secondment (3 months)
POLYKEY
DC7 – Six-membered CO2-based lactones/lactams towards polyesters and polyamides
Main host Institution
CNRS
Secondary host Institution
ULIEGE
Secondment (3 months)
TOTAL Energies
DC8 – Five- and six-membered CO2-based carbonates towards polycarbonates
Main host Institution
CNRS
Secondary host Institution
UHEI
Secondment (3 months)
TOTAL Energies
DC9 – Depolymerization of polycarbonates via hydrogenation
Main host Institution
UHEI
Secondary host Institution
AIMPLAS
Secondment (3 months)
BASF
DC10 – Depolymerization of polycarbonates via photo-catalysis and electrodepolymerization
Main host Institution
UHEI
Secondary host Institution
RUG
Secondment (3 months)
BASF
DC11 – Synthesis of polycarbonates and polyamides using reactive extrusion (REx)
Main host Institution
AIMPLAS
Secondary host Institution
CNRS
Secondment (3 months)
TOTAL Energies
DC12 – Hydrolysis and pyrolysis methods for polycarbonate recycling
Main host Institution
AIMPLAS
Secondary host Institution
ULIEGE
Secondment (3 months)
POLYKEY
Job conditions
Appointment under full-time employment contract for a period of 36 months
Competitive remuneration (Living Allowance = €3400/month* + mobility allowance = €600/month + family allowance if applicable = €660/month). *The living allowance is adjusted by country correction coefficient, depending on the country where the host institution is located.
N.B. The gross salary is calculated by deducting employment costs, which vary depending on the country, from the living allowance. The gross salaries for each DC position will be published in the individual job descriptions.
Additional funding for participation to courses, workshops, conferences, etc.
Enrolment in two doctoral programmes leading to a double degree (two different universities)
Starting date: DCs are expected to start from October 2023 (estimated time)
Eligibility criteria
EU eligibility criteria for candidates:
Researchers must be doctoral candidates (not already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment)
Recruited researchers can be of any nationality and must comply with the following mobility rule: must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, et.) in the country of the main host institution for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date (October 2023)
Candidate’s profile: candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry or related disciplines (depending on the position) with excellent academic transcripts. We are looking for highly motivated students with good communication skills
All candidates must prove full proficiency in spoken and written English
Required Documents
Application form will include the upload of the following information:
Copy of B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees with annexes.
If annexes do not include the number of total ECTS credits a certificate from the institution awarding the degree will be required.
Motivation letter
Maximum two pages.
Contact details of two referees.
Note that referees will be only contacted for short-listed candidates
Proof of English proficiency, preferably, by the submission of a B2 certificate, First Certificate, IELTS 6 or equivalent.
This certificate is not mandatory but desirable, and alternatively candidates will be interviewed to assess their English level. Applicants from Anglosphere (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) are exempt from this requirement.
Questions regarding the recruitment can be sent to: info@dcarbonizeproject.eu