Research Fellowship: Biodegradable Polymers & Composites

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

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary social security option

Mandatory personal accident insurance

Job summary

The University of Coimbra invites applications for a Research Grant Assignment in the Department of Chemical Engineering. This temporary 35-hour-per-week position supports the development of biodegradable polymer blends under ERDF COMPETE 2030 funding.

Candidates must be enrolled in a doctoral program or hold a Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Chemistry, with knowledge of polymers valued.

Qualifications

• Students enrolled in a doctoral degree, in the scientific area of Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Chemistry.
• Master’s degree holders, in the scientific area of Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Chemistry, enrolled in a nondegree-granting course.
• Knowledge of biodegradable polymers and composite formulation will be valued.

Responsibilities

• Development of biodegradable polymer blends, design of compatibilization strategies, incorporation of fillers, and investigation of composition–structure–property relationships.

Skills

Biodegradable polymers

Composite formulation

Education

Doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Chemistry

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

Job description

The University of Coimbra invites applications for a Research Grant Assignment in the Department of Chemical Engineering. This temporary 35-hour-per-week position supports the development of biodegradable polymer blends under ERDF COMPETE 2030 funding.

Candidates must be enrolled in a doctoral program or hold a Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Chemistry, with knowledge of polymers valued.