Predoctoral position associated to the GRAZIE Project (GRAdient Zirconia-based structures fabricated by an Eco-friendly 3D printing method)

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid); España; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) invites applications for a PhD student position within the GRAZIE project. The selected candidate will formulate photocurable resins and ceramic suspensions, and characterize materials using FTIR, rheology, microscopy, UV-Vis, and mechanical tests.

The role includes dissemination at conferences, authorship of articles, and supervision of undergraduate and Master students.

Qualifications

• Academic and scientific-technical track record considered.
• Mobility and internationalization of stays at national and international centers.

Responsibilities

• Formulation of photocurable resins and ceramic suspensions.
• Characterization of resins, suspensions and materials using FTIR, rheology, microscopy, UV-Vis, mechanical properties.
• Dissemination and communication: conferences, articles, etc.
• Undergraduate and Master students supervision.

Skills

FTIR

Rheology

Microscopy

UV-Vis

Mechanical testing

Tools

FTIR

Rheometer

Microscope

UV-Vis spectrometer

Job description

Organisation/Company Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad\u00a0Autónoma\u00a0de\u00a0Madrid) Department Facultad de Ciencias. Departamento de Química Inorgánica Research Field Chemistry Engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 11 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

PhD student position available for the development of the tasks associated to the GRAZIE project. A highly motivated student with an ambitious perspective is desired in order to achieve the project goals. He/She will perform the following tasks:

• Formulation of photocurable resins and ceramic suspensions.
• Characterization of resins, suspensions and materials by using FTIR, rheology, microscopy, UV-Vis, mechanical properties, etc.
• Dissemination and communication: conferences, articles, etc.
• Undergraduate and Master students supervision.
• The grant amount is €2,121.34 gross per month.
• The grant includes an allocation of €7,000 for pre-doctoral stay expenses (for the 4 years).

Eligibility criteria

In accordance with the guidelines established in the BOE, the evaluation process shall adhere to the following criteria and sub-criteria:

Criterion 1. Candidate's academic and/or scientific-technical track record (up to 50 points).

Sub-criterion 1.a): Scientific-technical contributions (up to 45 points). The candidate's academic record and other curricular merits will be assessed, as well as their suitability for the tasks to be performed based on their training and professional experience.

Sub-criterion 1.b): Mobility and internationalization (up to 5 points). The relevance and impact of the candidate's stays at national and international centers and/or in the industrial sector on their research career will be assessed, taking into account the prestige of the host institution and the activities carried out there.

Criterion 2. Suitability of the candidate for the research activities to be undertaken (up to 50 points). The candidate's suitability for the program, project, or research activities to be undertaken will be assessed based on their prior training and experience. To this end, consideration will be given to the added value that carrying out the project represents for their research career, as well as the value contributed to the host center and team.

Selection process

The selection process will be conducted as follows:

Stage 1: Evaluation of:

• CV

Stage 2: Short interviews (30 min) with the highest-scoring candidates based on the selection criteria.

A short presentation (15 min) explaining the candidate's CV and the results of their Master's thesis.

Questions (15 min).

Stage 3: In-depth interview with the top 2 candidates (maximum 1 hour).

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