Doctoral Candidate in Food-Grade Aerogels for Sustainable Food Systems
Join the FAroGels Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network at Middle East Technical University as a PhD candidate.
Best for:Best for master's graduates in food engineering, materials science, or chemical engineering with an interest in aerogel technology and sustainable food packaging.
Overview
Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey, invites applications for a Doctoral Candidate position within the Department of Food Engineering. The successful candidate will participate in the Horizon Europe-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network titled 'FAroGels – Food-Grade Aerogels for Sustainable Food Systems'. The research will focus on developing aerogel-based technologies for sustainable food systems, specifically targeting moisture-insensitive aerogel packaging or selective adsorption applications. The candidate is expected to conduct rigorous experimental research, collaborate with network partners, and progress toward a doctoral degree.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent and collaborative research on food-grade aerogels within the FAroGels network framework.
- Develop and characterize aerogel-based materials for food packaging or selective adsorption applications.
- Perform laboratory experiments, analyze data, and document findings systematically.
- Participate in network-wide training events, workshops, and secondments at partner institutions.
- Prepare scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present results at international conferences.
Requirements
Degree required: Master of Science (MSc) in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; professional working proficiency required
Instruction: English
- Strong background in food engineering, materials science, or chemical engineering
- Experience with laboratory experimentation and materials characterization techniques
- Demonstrated ability to analyze scientific data and write technical reports
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Must meet the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions transnational mobility rule (must not have resided or carried out main activity in Türkiye for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date)
- Must be a First Stage Researcher (R1), meaning not yet in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-09 (Europe/Brussels)
Interested applicants should prepare all required application documents and submit them according to the instructions provided on the official portal before the deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
- BSc + MSc transcripts
- 3 reference letters
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