Postdoctoral Fellow in Membrane Technology for Downstream Purification of Biopharmaceuticals

KU Leuven • Leuven, Flanders • Posted June 23, 2026

About the Role

If you are highly motivated researchers in the areas of Polymer Chemistry and Membrane Technology with passion in sustainable bioprocessing, you are strongly encouraged to enquire and apply.

Profile required:

  • Requirement: PhD degree in Polymer Chemistry or in equivalent discipline with competitive publication record, preferably with experience in Chemical Engineering fields.
  • Knowledge and experiences in the relevant fields as described.
  • Willingness and experiences with postgraduate supervision and teaching.
  • Fluent English (written and verbal communication) for scientific interactions.
  • Self-motivated, passionate and great interpersonal skills. 
  • Willingness to work in interdisciplinary field.

    • The downstream purification of biomolecules (e.g., monoclonal antibodies) is an indispensable part of biopharmaceutical production of therapeutics such as therapeutics, immunodiagnostics and vaccine development. The large market d...