Master Research Fellow: 3D-Printed CO2 Adsorbents

NOVA.id.FCT- Associação para a Inovação de Desenvolvimento da FCT; Portugal; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA.id.FCT - Associação para a Inovação de Desenvolvimento da FCT is offering a first-stage researcher fellowship focused on the 3D printing of adsorbent structures and related experimental work in Caparica, Portugal. The project includes model analysis, fabrication via Direct Ink Writing, and dimensional measurements with progress reporting, starting November 2026 for 6 months.

Preferred candidates hold a Master’s in Chemical or Materials Engineering, with strong evidence of work in 3D

Qualifications

• Mandatory master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering, preferably with grade 14+.
• Proven experience in Chemical/Materials Engineering with focus on 3D printing of adsorbent materials for gas adsorption.
• Candidates must submit proof of degree recognition if awarded by a foreign institution.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experimental work on 3D printing of adsorbent structures.
• Analyze 3D models and assess suitability for printing; fabricate DIW-printed structures.
• Perform dimensional measurements of printed models and prepare progress reports.

Skills

3D printing

Gas adsorption

English language

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Materials Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

CFD

Job description

NOVA.id.FCT - Associação para a Inovação de Desenvolvimento da FCT is offering a first-stage researcher fellowship focused on the 3D printing of adsorbent structures and related experimental work in Caparica, Portugal. The project includes model analysis, fabrication via Direct Ink Writing, and dimensional measurements with progress reporting, starting November 2026 for 6 months.

Preferred candidates hold a Master’s in Chemical or Materials Engineering, with strong evidence of work in 3D