Study of physico-chemical interactions between oil matrices and biopolymers

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Università della Calabria invites applicants for a Recognised Researcher (R2/R4) position in physics/chemical physics. The project will study the physico-chemical behavior of supramolecular assemblies between oil-based matrices and biopolymers.

Selection criteria include educational relevance, demonstrated research activity, publications, and an English-language aptitude interview. The deadline is 9 November 2026 at 12:00 (UTC) and the position is based in Italy.

Qualifications

• Educational background aligned with the activities of the assignment.
• Evidence of research activity, teaching support, and relevant work.
• Publications relevant to the assignment will be considered.

Responsibilities

• The research programme will focus on the physico-chemical study of supramolecular assemblies between oil-based matrices and biopolymers.

Job description

Organisation/Company Università della Calabria Research Field Physics » Chemical physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 9 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable 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

The research programme will focus on the physico-chemical study of supramolecular assemblies between oil-based matrices and biopolymers

a) relevance and consistency of the educational background with the activities covered by the assignment (maximum score: 30 points);
b) relevance and significance of research activities, support in teaching activities, and third mission activities previously carried out, as well as any relevant work experience, in relation to the activities covered by the assignment (maximum score: 20 points);
c) relevance and significance of the attached publications to the activities covered by the assignment (maximum score: 10 points);
d) oral interview aimed at assessing aptitude and suitability for carrying out the activities covered by the assignment, as well as evaluating knowledge of the English language (maximum score: 40 points).

• Italy

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• OTHER