Mechanistic Study of Secondary Nucleation

KU Leuven

📍 Leuven, Flanders, Belgium 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 18, 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 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...
            

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Job Details

Location Leuven, Flanders
Job Type Full-time
Category Physical Scientists
Posted Date June 18, 2026
Application Deadline July 28, 2026