Research Fellow: Sustainable Ceramic Materials Engineer

Universidade de Aveiro; Portugal; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidade de Aveiro, Department DEMaC – Dep. Engenharia de Materiais e Cerâmica, invites applications for a research grant (BI) under the IntelliCer project focusing on sustainable ceramic materials.

The fellow will work on low-CO2 ceramic bodies and waste-derived materials, under two professors, within 12 months, starting 01/01/2027. Candidates must hold a Master’s in Materials Engineering and be enrolled in a doctoral program; include enrollment proof and, if applicable, a declaration of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Materials Engineering, enrolled in a doctoral program in the field of Materials Engineering at the University of Aveiro.
• Demonstrate written proficiency in both Portuguese and English.
• Proof of enrolment must be provided until the contract is awarded; declaration of honor can confirm meeting requirements.
• Foreign degrees must be recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution before hiring.

Responsibilities

• Develop ceramic bodies for porous single-fired ceramic wall tiles with reduced CO2 emissions.
• Identify and characterize carbonate-rich wastes and process/incorporate them into ceramic bodies.
• Develop and optimize formulations and properties of ceramic bodies and glazes with reduced CO2 emissions.

Skills

Proficiency in Portuguese

Proficiency in English

Education

Master degree in Materials Engineering

Job description

Universidade de Aveiro, Department DEMaC – Dep. Engenharia de Materiais e Cerâmica, invites applications for a research grant (BI) under the IntelliCer project focusing on sustainable ceramic materials.

The fellow will work on low-CO2 ceramic bodies and waste-derived materials, under two professors, within 12 months, starting 01/01/2027. Candidates must hold a Master’s in Materials Engineering and be enrolled in a doctoral program; include enrollment proof and, if applicable, a declaration of