PhD-Track Research Grant in Thermoquantum Systems

FEUP; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

FEUP (Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto) invites applications for a Research Grant in Chemical Engineering. The project focuses on phase equilibria characterization in liquid-vapour and liquid-liquid systems, using DFT to support property correlations.

Initial grant duration is six months, starting November 2026, with possible renewals subject to project needs. The monthly stipend ranges from €1,359.64 to €1,399.64, with FEUP covering the excess from project funds.

Qualifications

• Be a student enrolled in a doctoral programme in chemical engineering, proven at signing the contract.
• Holder of an academic degree enrolled in a non-academic degree course integrated in the educational project of a higher education institution, developed in association with R&D units.
• If the degree is from a foreign institution, comply with Decree-Law 66/2018 and fulfill formalities by signing the contract.
• Hold a master's degree in chemical engineering or in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Characterise phase equilibria for liquid-vapour systems, including strong electrolytes, in binary and mixed-solvent systems.
• Study liquid-liquid systems, specifically aqueous two-phase systems.
• Perform density functional theory calculations to assist in correlating thermophysical properties.

Education

Master's degree in chemical engineering

PhD candidate in chemical engineering

Job description

FEUP (Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto) invites applications for a Research Grant in Chemical Engineering. The project focuses on phase equilibria characterization in liquid-vapour and liquid-liquid systems, using DFT to support property correlations.

Initial grant duration is six months, starting November 2026, with possible renewals subject to project needs. The monthly stipend ranges from €1,359.64 to €1,399.64, with FEUP covering the excess from project funds.