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Positions @ Ameloot Group

Postdocs

Position: Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship

Thanks to the Bessel Research Award received from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in 2021, the Ameloot group can host researchers eligible for a Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship. Please get in touch if you are interested and meet the eligibility criteria:

  • You hold German citizenship. If you are currently not in Germany, please refer to the FAQ.
  • If you are a citizen of a country other than Germany, you are eligible to apply if you are working academically in Germany at the time of application. You should already be integrated into the German academic system and intend to come back into the German academic system after your planned stay abroad. For more information, please see the FAQ.
  • To successfully apply, you must not have spent more than 6 months in total in the selected host country within the 18-month period prior to submitting your application. 

Even though there is no deadline for applications, you should apply well in advance. The Selection Committee responsible for reviewing applications to this programme meets every February, June, and October. Applications are usually processed within four to seven months.

 

Apart from the posted positions, we are always on the lookout for excellent post-docs to apply for a prestigious Marie Curie fellowship together. Only experienced researchers can apply. This means you will have your doctoral degree or at least four years of full-time research experience by the time of the call deadline. Contact us well in advance to propose a topic! More info here and on the Horizon 2020 participant portal.

Research Management

No positions currently available

Technical staff

No positions currently available

PhD students

Position: 3D printed pharmaceutical dosage forms

We are seeking a passionate and innovative PhD researcher to join our multidisciplinary team at KU Leuven, working on a state-of-the-art project in the field of pharmaceutical technology. This exciting role involves the development of controlled-release dosage forms using advanced 3D printing techniques. The ideal candidate will have expertise in either pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, or related fields, with a keen interest in drug formulation, 3D printing technology, and its application in drug delivery systems.

You will play a critical role in a project that aims to significantly improve drug efficacy and patient adherence by optimizing drug release profiles. Your work will contribute to a pioneering effort in creating new dosage forms by addressing the underlying scientific challenges, while keeping an eye open for valorization opportunities (e.g., spin-off creation). If you are eager to contribute to a project with real-world impact, offering both intellectual challenge and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in healthcare, we encourage you to apply.

In this project, you will be working together with scientists and engineers with complementary expertise in materials science, 3D printing, simulations, drug formulation, and physical chemistry.

More information on this position can be found here. You can apply for this job no later than March 01, 2024 via the online application tool.

In case you have questions about this job opportunity, please contact Prof. Rob Ameloot via email and mention "PhD position 3D printed pharmaceutical dosage forms" in the subject line.

Master's students

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