MolCal PhD Scholarship in Chemistry: The MolCal PhD Scholarship in Chemistry offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of solid-state materials and refrigeration technology. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to delve into the field of barocaloric effects through a combination of experimental and computational approaches. Based at the University of Edinburgh, this scholarship presents a unique chance to collaborate with industry experts at Sunamp Ltd. in the United Kingdom and CSIC in Zaragoza. With a focus on transforming refrigeration efficiency and minimizing environmental impact, this position aims to address global energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions.
MolCal PhD Scholarship in Chemistry: Barocaloric Organic Ionic Plastic Crystals and Prototype Development
Designation: Doctoral Candidate
Research Area: Barocaloric Effects in Solid-State Materials, Refrigeration Technology, Materials Chemistry
Location: The University of Edinburgh, with secondments at Sunamp Ltd. in MacMerry (United Kingdom) and CSIC in Zaragoza (Spain)
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Chemistry or related fields
- Strong background in materials characterization or molecular simulation
- Must not already hold a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment
- Must comply with the mobility rule, having not resided or carried out main activity in the host country for more than 12 months in the 3 years before recruitment
Job Description: The selected Doctoral Candidate will investigate the structural and thermal origins of barocaloric effects in solid-state materials. This will involve utilizing high-pressure diffraction and calorimetry, as well as molecular dynamics simulations and machine learning models to enhance the synthesis of caloric materials. The role also includes secondments with industry partners for high-pressure calorimetry, offering a valuable opportunity to engage with real-world applications of the research.
How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply online at apply.molcal.eu and should refer to specific eligibility criteria of the Horizon Europe MSCA program. Further information regarding PhD enrollment at The University of Edinburgh, including English language requirements, can be found on their official website.
Last Date for Apply: Until position filled
