PhD Scholar: Elastocaloric Ti Alloys (Materials Science)

Institute of Fundamental Technological Research Polish Academy of Sciences; Polska; On-site; PLN 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Fundamental Technological Research Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, Poland, invites applications for a PhD scholarship holder position under the NCN SONATA 21 project. The role focuses on analysis of the elastocaloric effect in Ni-free Ti-based alloys for innovative heating and cooling applications.

A Master’s degree and strong English skills are required. The scholarship budget is 5,000 PLN per month, with a start date around Oct 1, 2026 and an application deadline of Sep 25,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in materials science, mechanics, physics, or a related field.
• Motivation for scientific work and willingness to acquire new skills.
• Experience in material fabrication, microstructural analysis, and functional material properties (desirable).
• Very good command of spoken and written English.
• Experience in preparing scientific papers and conference presentations (desirable).

Skills

Fundamentals of materials science

Mechanics of materials

Experience in scientific projects

English (Excellent)

Education

Master Degree or equivalent

Job description

Institute of Fundamental Technological Research Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, Poland, invites applications for a PhD scholarship holder position under the NCN SONATA 21 project. The role focuses on analysis of the elastocaloric effect in Ni-free Ti-based alloys for innovative heating and cooling applications.

A Master’s degree and strong English skills are required. The scholarship budget is 5,000 PLN per month, with a start date around Oct 1, 2026 and an application deadline of Sep 25,