PhD Positions in CoCoGel Project: The Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of the Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (IESL-FORTH) is offering two (2) PhD student positions as part of the CoCoGel project. This project, funded under HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN-ID, focuses on exploring soft matter physics to develop innovative materials. Successful candidates will join a network of experts from 12 European labs and industries, working on experiments, simulations, and industrial applications.
Two (2) PhD Student Positions in CoCoGel Project: Controlling Colloidal Gels for Novel Sustainable Materials
Study Area: Soft Matter Physics
Location: IESL-FORTH, Heraklion Crete, Greece
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Greece for more than 12 months in the 36 months preceding the recruitment start date.
- Undergraduate and Master’s degrees in fields covering soft matter fundamentals (e.g., chemical engineering, physics, materials science).
- Background in physical chemistry and laboratory experience with soft materials (polymeric, colloidal).
- Two (2) recommendation letters.
- Publications and presentation/communication skills.
- Additional qualifications such as experience in experimental techniques (especially rheology, scattering, or microscopy), and programming/computer simulations are desirable.
Description: The selected candidates will enroll in the PhD program of the Department of Materials Science and Technology at the University of Crete. They will work on two distinct research projects:
- Position A: “Tuning model colloidal gels by external shear and flow – Applications to energy related materials” (DC1)
- Position B: “Anisotropic particle gels under external and internal stimuli – Applications in industrial systems” (DC2) These projects involve collaboration with industrial partners, where candidates will spend 18 months working on industrial systems and applications. The research aims to develop innovative materials with practical applications.
How to Apply: Interested candidates meeting the requirements should submit their applications no later than April 30, 2024, 23:59 local Greece time to hr@iesl.forth.gr, with cc to Prof. George Petekidis (georgp@iesl.forth.gr). The application must include:
- Application form (downloadable from the job announcement webpage).
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate.
- Scanned copies of academic titles. Late applications will not be considered.
Last Date: April 30, 2024
Contact:
- For information and questions regarding the application and selection procedure: hr@iesl.forth.gr, tel. +30 2810-391301.
- For information and questions about the advertised position and research activity: Prof. George Petekidis (georgp@iesl.forth.gr), tel. +30 2810-391490.
Selection Announcement: The selection results will be announced on the IESL-FORTH website. Candidates have the right to appeal the decision within five (5) days of the results announcement. All related information will be available at the IESL-FORTH secretariat.
