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PhD Fellowship in Polymer Dynamics under Microfluidic Flows

Job Summary

We invite applications for a PhD fellowship in the Rheology and Advanced Manufacturing Group at POLYMAT at the Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering (POLYMAT Fundazioa) www.polymat.eu.

Job Description

The project will explore fundamental aspects of polymer solutions under flow, combining custom-built microfluidic and rheometric tools with micro-structural characterization techniques.
Eligibility and Requirements
(i) BSc and MSc in Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Chemistry or related discipline.
(ii) Strong background in Polymer Science and/or Materials Science.
(iii)Good command of written and spoken English.
(iv) Strong interest in the physical principles that govern polymer science, microfluidics and rheology.
(v) Basic programming skills (e.g., Matlab or similar) and previous experience in rheology are an asset.
Application Procedure
Applications should be sent to Dr. Vincenzo Calabrese (vincenzo.calabrese@polymat.eu). Applications will be reviewed as they are received and must include:
(i) A cover letter highlighting the candidate’s interest in the position.
(ii) Curriculum vitae.
(iii)A short description of previous research experience (1–2 pages).
(iv) Names and contact details (e-mail) of two academic referees.
POLYMAT has obtained the ‘HR Excellence in Research award‘. The award reflects our commitment to continuously improve our human resource policies in line with the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and our commitment to achieve fair and transparent recruitment and appraisal procedures.

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