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Postdoctoral project: HARMONYX: polarization-resolved third-harmonic generation

KU Leuven | Leuven, Belgium | Posted July 02, 2026

Position Overview

  • Profile: PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Physical Chemistry
  • Research experience: PhD thesis work and/or experience in formulation of amorphous forms, polymorphic modifications, physico-chemical characterization
  • Communication skills: Ability to work both independently and in a team, direct communication style. Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory!
  • The efficacy of drugs is governed by the solid-state form of their active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). APIs are typically dispersed in their crystalline form mixed with excipients such as cellulose or lactose. The arrangement of API molecules within the crystal lattice determines solubility, stability, and oral bioavailability of drugs, as well as their patentability. Controlling the solid state is therefore crucial for the therapeutic performance and commercial success of new drug candidates. This importance is reflected in two key challenges for the pharmaceutical industry: (i) poor solubilit...

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