3D-Printed Sustainable Concrete Research Grant (R1)

University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro; Portugal; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro invites applications for a Research Grant under the ECOcrete3D project focusing on 3D printing with new concrete formulations incorporating municipal solid waste incineration residues. The role requires strong engineering background and research credentials in materials engineering.

The grant is funded under the ERDF and COMPETE 2030, with a six-month duration starting December.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Materials Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Materials Engineering.
• Enrollment in a doctoral programme.
• Research experience in materials engineering, with preference for alkali-activated cements (geopolymers).
• Publications on alkali-activated cements in journals indexed in the Web of Knowledge.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• All listed requirements are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Update of the state of the art and regulatory assessment for new binders in mortars and concretes.
• Selection and characterization of remaining raw materials for 3D-printable mortars and concretes.
• Quantification of reactivity of MSW incineration slags for alkaline activation.
• Development and optimization of mortars and concretes for 3D printing.
• Characterisation of fresh-state properties and robustness of mixtures.

Skills

English proficiency

Academic research experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering

Enrollment in a doctoral programme

Job description

University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro invites applications for a Research Grant under the ECOcrete3D project focusing on 3D printing with new concrete formulations incorporating municipal solid waste incineration residues. The role requires strong engineering background and research credentials in materials engineering.

The grant is funded under the ERDF and COMPETE 2030, with a six-month duration starting December.