Biocomposite Research Fellowship: Cellulose Extraction

Universidade de Coimbra; Portugal; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Coimbra calls for a research grant assignment in the BIOCOMPOSITE project, Department of Chemical Engineering. It offers one grant for nine months to a Master’s degree holder enrolled in a PhD or related program, with focus on cellulose extraction from agro-industrial residues and subsequent modification and characterization of cellulose derivatives.

Monthly grant amount is 1,359.64€, with social security coverage for durations of six months or more, funded by ERDF under

Qualifications

• Master’s degree holders enrolled in PhD or related non-degree course.
• Knowledge of cellulose fibre extraction from agro-industrial residues valued.

Responsibilities

• Extraction of cellulose from agro-industrial residues.
• Modification of extracted cellulose and characterization of derivatives.

Skills

Cellulose extraction knowledge

Cellulose modification knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

The University of Coimbra calls for a research grant assignment in the BIOCOMPOSITE project, Department of Chemical Engineering. It offers one grant for nine months to a Master’s degree holder enrolled in a PhD or related program, with focus on cellulose extraction from agro-industrial residues and subsequent modification and characterization of cellulose derivatives.

Monthly grant amount is 1,359.64€, with social security coverage for durations of six months or more, funded by ERDF under