PhD position for Lignin and wood extractives chemistry

• Location

• Mission

The project goal is to reassemble the ingenious lightweight structure present in sawmill byproducts into macroscopic load-bearing structures in a sustainable way. This way, we could double the yield of sustainable load-bearing structures produced from wood immediately without using additional natural resources.

• Skills

-You have completed (or close to) your master’s in technical chemistry, chemistry, or polymer science. 
-You have experience in fiber/lignin/wood chemistry. 
-English spoken and written to at least a B2 level (certification) and good communication skills.
-Experience/interest in analytical procedures - chromatographic methods and chemical analysis (e.g., Klason lignin) for lignin and wood extractives characterization. 

• Application

Does this position sound interesting to you? Please send your CV, a motivation letter, and your references to sebastian.serna@tuwien.ac.at and michael.harasek@tuwien.ac.at, using “PhD position WC3D – Lignin and extractives chemistry” as the subject of your email. The position is open starting right away until a suitable candidate is found. International applications are encouraged