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Invitation for Expression of Interest:
PhD Candidate: “Effects of PFAS on the effective transport coefficients of porous media”
The Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation of Research and Technology - Hellas, (FORTH/ICE- HT) is seeking applicants for one PhD position in the context of the research project “Strategies for health protection, pollution Control and Elimination of Next generAtion RefractIve Organic chemicals from the Soil, vadose zone and water, acronym “SCENARIOS”, “Grant Agreement number: 101037509 — SCENARIOS — H2020-LC-GD-2020 / H2020-LC-GD-20203”, which is implemented under the H2020 Research and Innovation Action.
Job Description
To conduct research as a graduate research fellow, under a work or an employment contract, in the framework of the aforementioned project "SCENARIOS". The main objective of the specific part of SCENARIOS is to determine the isotherms of surface and interfacial tension of Per- and PolyFluoroAlkyl Substances (PFAS) solutions, and their effects on the effective transport coefficients of porous media, and development of relevant models”.
Location: FORTH/ICE-HT, Patras, Greece
Duration: up to 12 months, with the potential of renewal or extension according to the needs of the project
Salary: up to 1.240 € per month depending on qualifications (total cost of the employer, including social security and taxes)
Envisaged starting date: 01/03/2022
Requirements and Qualifications
The applicant should hold undergraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering and have been registered as a PhD Candidate in Engineering or Natural Sciences. In addition, the candidate should have sufficient background on two-phase flow processes in porous media, and proved experience on chemical analyses of organics in liquid samples with gas chromatography techniques. Candidates must have knowledge of the Greek and English language.
The evaluation of the candidacies will be based on the following criteria and qualifications:
Qualifications | Weight | Evaluation criteria |
Background on the two phase flow processes in porous media | 25 | Relevance to the Dip. Ing. Thesis: strong relevance: 20 points, medium relevance: 10 points, weak relevance: 5 points (maximum 20 points) Relevant publications in refereed journals and peer-review proceedings of conferences: 2.5 points/publication (maximum 5 points) |
Degree grade | 20 | Degree grade X 2 points |
PhD thesis relevant to the subject area of the position | 20 | Relevance to the PhD thesis: strong relevance: 20 points, medium relevance: 10 points, weak relevance: 5 points |
Experience on the analysis of organics in liquid samples with gas chromatography techniques | 20 | Demonstrated through participation in relevant projects: 6 months: 10 points 12 months 15 points 18 months and more: 20 points |
Knowledge of the English language | 15 | B1: 7.5 points B2: 10 points C1: 12 points C2: 15 points |
Application Submission
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements should submit their applications, no later than 31 January 2022, 16:00h, by email to Kleanthi Zacharopoulou: kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr.
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Application letter
- CV
- Scanned copies of academic titles & English language certificate
- Any document to support the aforementioned required qualifications and evaluation criteria
- Certificate of registration as a PhD candidate
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection.
Selection Procedure
Applications that are received on time will be evaluated by a scientific committee using the criteria mentioned above. If necessary, certain candidates will be invited to a personal interview with the committee.
Interview Criteria:
(a) Background in the objective of the assignment (5 points). (b) Organizational and communication skills (5 points). (c) Team-spirit and self-motivation (5 points). (d) Commitment to achieving the goals (5 points)
The outcome of the selection will be announced on the website of FORTH/ICE-HT as well as on the website of “DIAVGEIA”.
Selection Announcement
The result of the selection will be announced on the website of: FORTH/ICE-HT.
Candidates have the right to appeal the selection decision, by addressing their written objection to the FORTH/ICE-HT Research Secretariat, e-mail: kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr, within five (5) days after the results announcement on the web.
Contact
For information and questions regarding the application and selection procedure, candidates are asked to contact the FORTH/ICE-HT Research Secretariat, e-mail: kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr, tel.: +30 2610 965278.
For information and questions about the advertised position and the research activity of the group or the Institute, candidates are asked to contact Dr. Christos Tsakiroglou (Research Director, FORTH/ICE-HT), tel: +30 2610 965212, e-mail: ctsakir@iceht.forth.gr.
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