Applications are open for 1 Research Studentship(s) (PhD students), within the framework of project 30%  PEP 1018P.05859.1.09.07, IPFN BASICO 2025-2029 e 70% no Eurofusion – PEP 1018P.05872.1.01.01, financed by national funds through FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC

Workplan: “Oxidation behaviour of boron coatings for nuclear fusion applications”. Boronization techniques will be used to cover the tungsten (W) first wall in ITER in order to decrease the contents of the main plasma impurity during reactor operation, oxygen. The aim of the worplan is to study the oxidation behaviour of boron (B) coatings, a beneficial process occurring after boronization. Thin B coatings will be deposited on W substrates and annealed under controlled times, temperatures and atmospheres. Ion beam analysis, electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and thermal desorption analytical techniques will be used to characterize the oxidation process.

Duration: The research fellowship(s) will have the duration of 12 months. It’s expected to begin in April 2025, and may be eventually renewed up to the maximum of 48 months, including the duration of the initial contract.

It is mandatory to formalize applications with the submission of the following documents: i) B1 Form – Fellowship application (http://drh.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/bolseiros/formularios/ ); ii) Curriculum Vitae; iii) academic degree certificate, where applicable; iv) proof of enrollment at an academic degree course (PhD); v) motivation letter.

Applications must be submitted to the email: bolsas@drh.tecnico.ulisboa.pt