We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to join the BonLab as a PhD student. Start dates are mid to end 2025. Do you have what it takes to work at the forefront in sustainable polymer and colloid chemical engineering?

You will be working under the guidance of prof.dr.ir. Stefan A. F. Bon on an exciting 4-year project in collaboration with industry in the area of polymer and colloid science. We have a number of fully funded opportunities available in my team:

project 1: Next generation printing inks

This project deals with the fabrication of polymer colloids that contain pigments for inkjet printing. We will look at sustainable polymerization methods to fabricate pigment dispersions suitable for a range of printing techniques. Not only will we look at innovative fabrication methods, we will look at the formulation process involved during the processing into colloidal inks, and we will characterize the physical and mechanical properties of the materials made.

project 2: Nutraceuticals

This project will deal with the fabrication of a range of nutraceutical formulations. The project focuses on the synthesis of colloidal systems suitable for the delivery of beneficial agents. Beside fabrication, the project will look the underlying soft matter physics on how these formulations behave upon application. This project will be done in collaboration with the team of my colleague prof. Sebastien Perrier.

Enquiries, which should include a CV with the names of two referees, should be made to prof.dr.ir. Stefan A. F Bon (s.bon@warwick.ac.uk)

Requirements:

An eligible student must hold, or be predicted to obtain, at least a 2.1 4-year degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent scientific discipline. Exceptional students with a 3 year BSc degree will also be considered. This studentship is open to UK nationals and those of equivalent status* (fees paid, plus annum stipend). Availability is for 4 years.

*Please note - ELIGIBILITY - Applicants from overseas ARE eligible for these posts, but need to find financial means to bridge the gap between home and overseas study fees.