PhD in Magnetic-Resonance Aerogels | International MSCA Network

Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University offers a full-time three-year PhD position as part of the FAroGels MSCA Doctoral Network. The project focuses on magnetic resonance techniques to characterize food-grade aerogels for sustainable food systems.

The selected candidate will enrol as a PhD student at NTU, with secondments planned to partner institutions, and a competitive MSCA-based salary package under Horizon Europe guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics or related field.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel for planned secondments and network meetings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on magnetic resonance analysis of aerogels for quality assurance and to support formulation.
• Use MRI TD-NMR tools to study diffusion, porosity, hydration patterns, and structure across aerogel formulations.
• Develop a benchtop TD-NMR device and validate against MRI results using CPMG sequences.
• Plan, perform, document and analyze experiments; collaborate with FAroGels partners.
• Prepare scientific reports, deliverables, and disseminate findings.

Job description

Nottingham Trent University offers a full-time three-year PhD position as part of the FAroGels MSCA Doctoral Network. The project focuses on magnetic resonance techniques to characterize food-grade aerogels for sustainable food systems.

The selected candidate will enrol as a PhD student at NTU, with secondments planned to partner institutions, and a competitive MSCA-based salary package under Horizon Europe guidelines.