PhD Position in Materials and Chemical Engineering – University of Cagliari

Organisation/Company Università degli Studi di Cagliari Research Field Chemistry Engineering » Chemical engineering Engineering » Materials engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Italy Application Deadline 15 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position at the Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Cagliari, within a government-supported doctoral program. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team focused on the development of advanced materials for sustainable electronics.

Project Overview
The PhD project will focus on the development and characterization of conductive and biodegradable pastes and inks, based on nanostructured and/or bidimensional materials. The research will investigate different formulations and preparation methods to optimize electrical and mechanical properties under various processing conditions.
Thermal (thermogravimetric and calorimetric) and rheological analyses will be performed to understand the influence of composition and manufacturing parameters. Structural and morphological characterization will be carried out using electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and IR spectroscopy, to establish correlations between structure and performance.
The formulations developed and studied may find applications in areas such as flexible electronics, sensors, and other emerging technologies.

Candidate Profile
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in analytical techniques and laboratory instrumentation relevant to material characterization.

Application Instructions
The official call for applications will be published in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, interested candidates are encouraged to express their interest by contacting the research team at the addresses provided and submitting a CV detailing academic qualifications and relevant experience related to the topic of the PhD position.

Where to apply

E-mail francesco.desogus2@unica.it

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering Country Italy City Cagliari Postal Code 09123 Street Via Marengo, 2 Geofield