Research Grant: Pilot Induction Heating for Mold Tech

Universidade de Coimbra; Portugal; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidade de Coimbra announces a call for a research grant assignment in the INDUMOLD project, focused on piloting an injection molding unit with induction heating and advanced cooling. The grant supports 6 months with potential renewal and is funded by ERDF under COMPETE 2030, with a monthly stipend of 1,090.98€ plus social security options.

Candidates must have a relevant engineering degree and be enrolled in a master’s program or a related non-degree course, and English knowledge is valued

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental/Chemical Engineering or Architecture, enrolled in a master’s degree.
• Alternatively, graduates enrolled in a non-degree-granting course related to the grant activity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate a pilot injection molding unit with induction heating.
• Reduce cycle times, improve energy efficiency and part quality for complex geometries.

Skills

English knowledge

Education

Graduates in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental/Chemical Engineering or Architecture enrolled in master's degree

Graduates in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental/Chemical Engineering or Architecture enrolled in non-degree-granting course

Job description

Universidade de Coimbra announces a call for a research grant assignment in the INDUMOLD project, focused on piloting an injection molding unit with induction heating and advanced cooling. The grant supports 6 months with potential renewal and is funded by ERDF under COMPETE 2030, with a monthly stipend of 1,090.98€ plus social security options.

Candidates must have a relevant engineering degree and be enrolled in a master’s program or a related non-degree course, and English knowledge is valued