Flow-Controlled Primary Nucleation in Pharmaceutical Crystallization

KU Leuven

📍 Leuven, Flanders, Belgium 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 05, 2026

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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 primary nucleation mechanisms under defined flow conditions within the ERC Advanced Grant project CrystalControl. 
The project explores how fluid flow patterns and shear fields influence nucleation kinetics and polymorphism, addressing a central challenge in pharmaceutical manufacturing where crystal properties determine product performance.
Research Focus
Experimental study of nucleation under controlled shear fields and flow patterns
Operation and development of microreactors and continuous ...
            

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Job Details

Location Leuven, Flanders
Job Type Full-time
Category Physical Scientists
Posted Date July 05, 2026
Application Deadline August 14, 2026