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22 May 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Grenoble Institute of Technology
Department
Engineering - Materials, Mechanics, Environment, Energy, Processes, Production (ED I-MEP²)
Research Field
Engineering » Materials engineering
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
France
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
35
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
HE / MSCA
Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number
101119805
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Objectives: The use of biosourced precursors for the elaboration of structured carbonaceous composite materials with high electric conductivity and tuneable open micro/nano porosity; the use of natural wood slices and of fluid biobased polymers compatible with LDM as carbon precursors for the elaboration of structured GDL; 3D-printing of macroporous structures on the surface of wood slices and their subsequent carbonization in order to generate bulk carbon sheets with hierarchical porosity. The PhD will gain knowledge in: (1) the use of biosourced materials for the elaboration of composites, (2) characterisation of materials, and (3) the manufacturing of structured GDLs and 3D printed electrodes.

The doctoral student will be employed at Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble, France), where will spend 18 months, and will spend other 18 months at Polytechnic University of Torino (Torino, Italy), including two months in the research institute Liten CEA (Grenoble, France). After accomplished education the doctoral student will acquire a double PhD degree from INP GRENOBLE and from PoliTO.

The project Unite!Energy, is funded by the DN-Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call of the European Commission and is offering 12 fellowships starting in 2025 academic year. Each scholarship includes periods at two of the participating universities, and a secondment to an institution or company, to study the technology in a practical environment. For specific information about each position please write to: unite.energy@upc.edu.

Supervision: the doctoral student will be supervised by Prof. Naceur Belgacem (INP GRENOBLE) and Prof. Roberta Bongiovanni (PoliTO).

Where to apply

E-mail
unite.energy@upc.edu

Requirements

Research Field
Engineering » Materials engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

- Master’s Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Nanoengineering or related fields

- Good communication skills in English

- Full autonomy on FDM 3D printers use and assembly/disassembly, teamwork

Specific Requirements

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in chemistry, chemical or materials engineering with a strong background on wood and derived materials chemistry and characterization, on materials science/characterization (mechanical, electrical, rheological), in deep knowledge of FDM 3D printing process, basic knowledge of G-Code.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good
Internal Application form(s) needed
Application_form_Unite-Energy_4.pdf
English
(6.05 MB - PDF)
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Additional Information

Benefits

€ 39 101,52 per annum with mobility allowance. The living allowance is a gross amount, including compulsory deductions under national law, such as employee social security contributions and direct taxes.

€ 5 662,32 per annum family allowance (including compulsory deductions under national law, such as employee social security contributions and direct taxes) if applicable in line with the EC rules for Marie Sklodowska Curie Doctoral Networks 2022.

Eligibility criteria
  • Mobility rule. At the time of recruitment, the candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. Short stays, such as holidays, are not considered.
  • No PhD awarded. Applicants are not eligible if they have already been awarded with a PhD title.
  • Selected candidate must be willing to travel and spend a prolonged time in another institute/country of the network during the PhD.
  • Researchers must be enrolled in a doctoral programme leading to the award of a doctoral degree in at least two EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country (Joint Doctorates).
  • For further details on eligibility criteria please check in the information of each available position. All interested applicants meeting the eligibility requirements, irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
  • Fulfil the academic and language requirement. In most of the cases, additional requirements must be satisfied, particularly in terms of selection procedures based on local regulations and/or internationally recognized English language qualifications achieved. Regarding the former, some institutions will request for degree and/or VISA recognition, before the interview date.
Selection process

How to apply

The applicants have to apply for one specific DC position and indicate in the application form two other positions of Unite!Energy project you wish to be considered for during the process in rank order.

Please provide the required information (in English) in one single PDF file with the following order:

- Completed application form (attached to this offer).

- Detailed CV (maximum 5 pages).

- Motivation letter (maximum 1 page) indicating why you wish to conduct the specified/s research projects, and why you believe you would successfully be able to complete them.

- A copy of certified transcripts of results of Bachelor and Masters’ degrees in relevant discipline.

- English language certificate (if available).

- Any additional files considered relevant to the application.

All required information has to be packed in a single-PDF file in the order showed above and using a file name with the following format:

surname_name_Unite_Energy.pdf

Please apply by sending your application to the contact address:

unite.energy@upc.edu

indicating as email’s subject “Unite!Energy DC application”.

Additional comments

There will be a second selection process from the INP GRENOBLE Doctoral School IMEP2 (Ingénierie - Matériaux, Mécanique, Environnement, Énergétique, Procédés, Production/ Engineering - Materials, Mechanics, Environment, Energy, Processes, Production).

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Grenoble Institute of Technology
Country
France
City
Grenoble
Geofield
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Polytechnic University of Torino
Country
Italy
City
Torino
Geofield
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Liten CEA
Country
France
City
Grenoble
Geofield

Contact

City
Grenoble
E-Mail
roberta.bongiovanni@polito.it
naceur.belgacem@pagora.grenoble-inp.fr

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