Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Université de Liège (ULiège)
- Research Field: Chemistry » Instrumental techniques
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 1 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
- Country: Belgium
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Nov 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Post-doc position available in the group of Prof. A.-S. Duwez, in the framework of the ERC Advanced Grant project ChemForce (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/[contact details available in the full listing]). Starting date: between November 1st and January 1st
We are looking for highly motivated Post-doc candidates to join our team dedicated to Single-Molecule Force Spectroscopy (SMFS). You will be part of the NANOCHEM group (https://www.nanochem.uliege.be), Department of Chemistry and UR MolSys, of the University of Liege. You will join several other postdoctoral researchers, PhD students and staff (chemists and physicists) carrying out experimental research on Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)-based SMFS and Optical Tweezers-based SMFS. You will have access to a wide range of in-house experimental facilities and a network of leading international collaborations.
Where to apply
E-mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
Requirements
Research Field: Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- You hold a PhD in chemistry, physics, engineering or equivalent.
- Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written).
- Resourceful, ambitious and internationally oriented.
- Capability to work in a team as well as independently, problem-solving attitude.
Specific Requirements
Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written).
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Chemistry / Physics
Additional Information
Benefits
- You will study the mechano-chemical properties of functional molecules and molecular machines using single-molecule force spectroscopy.
- You will be introduced to the ongoing research.
- You will contribute with your own expertise and will receive additional training.
- You will carry out research at the highest international standards.
Eligibility criteria
- No more than 6 years of experience after the PhD.
- Be in international mobility (nor more than 2 years in Belgium at the start of the contract)
Selection process
Interested candidates should send a CV, letter of motivation, the names and email addresses of 2 senior scientists willing to act as their referees, and a description of research accomplishments during the PhD to:
Prof. Anne-Sophie Duwez
Email: [contact details available in the full listing]
Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not be considered.
Website for additional job details: https://www.nanochem.uliege.be
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: University of Liege
- Country: Belgium
Contact
City: Liège
Website: http://www.uliege.be
Street: Place du 20-Août, 7 bat A1
Postal Code: 4000
