OpenFieldMaastricht Postdoctoral Researcher in Circular Bio-based Materials at Brightlands
Two-year postdoctoral position located at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen, developing upcyclable polymers and circular chemical processes.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Bio-based Materials.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent professional English communication.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated peer-reviewed publications in bio-polymers, catalytic recycling, or green chemical engineering.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAO-NU Researcher scale 10 salary: €3,226 to €5,090/month gross plus 8% holiday and 8.3% end-of-year bonuses
- Application fee
- Free employment application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Salaried staff appointment; no tuition.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Departmental recruitment review)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Maastricht University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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