Call for Applications for a Research Grant (BI) - 3D-CARB4E&E

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Call for Applications for a Research Grant (BI) - 3D-CARB4E&E Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): È aperto un bando per una borsa di ricerca (BI) nell'ambito del progetto '3D-CARB4E&E' presso il Politecnico di Bragança. Il candidato ideale deve possedere una laurea magistrale in ingegneria chimica, ingegneria meccanica o campi affini e deve essere iscritto a un programma di dottorato in ingegneria chimica. Le mansioni principali includono la sintesi di materiali carboniosi strutturati in 3D, l'ottimizzazione delle proprietà testurali dei materiali e la caratterizzazione dei materiali stampati in 3D. È richiesta esperienza nella stampa 3D stereolitografica e nella caratterizzazione dei materiali, oltre a pubblicazioni scientifiche. La conoscenza della lingua inglese è valorizzata. La borsa avrà una durata iniziale di 12 mesi, con possibilità di rinnovo, e un compenso mensile di 1.359,64€. A call for applications is open for a Research Grant (BI) within the scope of the project “3D-CARB4E&E (COMPETE2030-FEDER-00718800)”, funded by the “Innovation and Digital Transition Program (COMPETE 2030), Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), I.P. and FEDER”, under the following conditions: 1. Scientific Area: Chemical Engineering 2. Admission Requirements: - Hold a master’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields; - Be enrolled in a doctoral program in Chemical Engineering or in a non-degree-granting program integrated into the pedagogical project of a higher education institution; - Suitability of the candidate's training and experience to the objectives of the work to be developed; - Possess experience in stereolithographic 3D printing demonstrated by means of Publications or thesis developed on the topic - Experience working with carbon materials; - Experience in characterizing 3D printed materials necessary to determine the mechanical strength of parts, as well as characterizations related to the resins used in printing; - The existence of scientific publications, namely in scientific journals and/or communications at conferences, with special emphasis on oral presentations, will be valued; - Proficiency in English (written and oral communication) will also be valued. 3. Work Plan: Synthesis of 3D structured carbon materials, preferably with a TPMS structure, using the DLP technique and evaluation of different resin formulations focusing on optimizing the textural properties of the carbon material. Preparation of carbon materials to be sent to a project partner (FEUP) who will use them for studies related to energy applications. Characterization of the synthesized materials, both the resins currently used in printing and the resins that will be developed during the project. Evaluation of the application of the materials for wastewater treatment purposes. The selected candidate will collaborate in the writing of technical reports and scientific publications and participate in meetings with project partners and in external and internal communication actions. 4. Objectives: The main objective of this activity of the “3D-CARB4E&E” project is the synthesis of carbon materials through stereolithographic 3D printing for subsequent application as catalysts in advanced oxidation processes for the degradation of emerging pollutants, as well as in energy applications to be developed in partnership with FEUP. 5. Applicable legislation and regulations: Statute of the Scientific Research Fellow, approved by Law No. 40/2004, of August 18, in its current wording; FCT, I.P. Research Grant Regulations, in force ( https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019.pdf ); Regulation No. 522/2020, published in the Official Gazette, 2nd series, No. 113, of June 12 – Research Grant Regulations of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança. 6. Workplace and scientific supervision: The work will be carried out at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, under the scientific supervision of Helder Teixeira Gomes. 7. Duration of the grant: The grant will have an initial duration of 12 months, with a planned start date of 03/08/2026 (with the possibility of renewal up to a maximum of 24 months, including the initial period). 8. Monthly Maintenance Allowance Amount: The grant amount corresponds to 1,359.64€, according to the table of grant values ​​ awarded by FCT, I.P. in the country. Grant recipients will benefit from personal accident insurance and, if they are not covered by any social protection scheme, they may ensure the exercise of the right to social security by joining the voluntary social security scheme, under the terms provided for in the Code of Contribution Regimes of the Social Security System. The grant amount will be paid monthly by bank transfer. 9. Selection Methods and their respective valuation: The selection methods to be used will be the following: a) Curriculum evaluation and its Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissione europea).