12 PhD positions in the domain of Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering

NIPU-EJD (Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes) is a European Joint Doctorate in “Synthesis, Characterization, Structure and Properties of Novel Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes”. The project is formed by a consortium of 15 international research-performing institutions, from both the academic and non-academic sectors. This consortium is collaborating in the achievement of common scientific/technological objectives and the creation of an innovative doctoral training programme for early-stage researchers (ESRs) endorsing research excellence, attractive institutional environment, interdisciplinary research options, exposure to industry and other relevant employment sectors, international networking, transferable skills training, and quality assurance.

NIPU-EJD is recruiting 12 highly motivated PhD candidates. The offered positions are available with a duration of 36 – 48 months to deliver joint or double doctoral degrees in two different EU countries. The fellowships are funded as part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Innovative Training Networks under the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme.

Eligibility Criteria: 

We welcome applications from candidates of any nationality completing the following criteria:

• ESRs must not have resided or carried out their main activity ( studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment. Date of recruitment means the first day of the employment of the researcher for the purposes of the action (i.e. the starting date indicated in the employment contract/equivalent direct contract).
• ESRs shall at the date of recruitment by the host organisation, be in the first four years *(full time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree. * It is measured from the date when the researchers obtained the degree which would formally entitle them to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the researcher is recruited, irrespective of whether or not a doctorate is or was ever envisaged.
• Having a master degree or equivalent diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering & Materials, awarded by a College, University or Technical School.

You may be required to provide documentation proving your eligibility for recruitment, i.e. to provide supporting documentation proving your place(s) of residence or work during the previous 3 years. Note that the mobility rule applies only to your first recruitment within the project, and not to other organisations to which you might be sent on secondment.

Successful candidates must have a high level of proficiency in written and spoken English, which will be assessed with the motivation letter and the interview, respectively.

Application Process

Applications must be filed on-line through the NIPU website with the following supporting documents in a single PDF file:

1. a digital copy with all academic certificates and academic records in the respective official transcription in English
2. a detailed CV (including publications, relevant skills and experience) and a motivation letter in English (including a statement of your research interests)
3. 2 letters of recommendation (including contact details)

Each candidate can apply to a maximum of two individual PhD projects. For this purpose, it is necessary to complete the application process for each of the projects individually. The candidates will be requested to rank the projects to which they are applying in order of preference (please note that there is no need to apply to more than one PhD project).

Deadline: 30 April 2021

Open Positions

• POSITION ESR 1: Design and synthesis of novel (poly)amines derived from fatty acid derivatives and polyols

  Karlsruhe, Germany

• POSITION ESR 2: Synthesis of activated carbonate monomers

  Montpellier, France

• POSITION ESR 3: Design of NIPUs through transfer reactions and complementary reactions

  Bordeaux, France

• POSITION ESR 4: Synthesis of functional NIPU oligomers and applications for water- or solvent-free based coatings/adhesives

  Liège, Belgium

• POSITION ESR 5: New strategy to produce NIPU foams from reactive formulations

  Bordeaux, France

• POSITION ESR 6: NIPUs recycling and upcycling

  Liège, Belgium

• POSITION ESR 7: Synthesis and foaming of novel NIPUs by continuous reactive extrusion

  Mons, Belgium

• POSITION ESR 8: Development of biocomposites on basis of NIPU

  Stockholm, Sweden

• POSITION ESR 9: Functionalized nanocellulose for waterborne NIPU

  Stockholm, Sweden

• POSITION ESR 10: Room temperature UV curable NIPUs for 3-D manufacturing using photobase generators

  Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain

• POSITION ESR 11: Design of structural NIPU-based materials

  Mons, Belgium

• Position ESR 12 :Design of isocyanate-free polyhydoxyurethane vitrimers for recycling applications

  Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain

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