PhD Position in Industrial Insulation Applications of Reinforced Cellulose-Based Aerogels
Join an EU-funded MSCA Doctoral Network exploring advanced cellulose-based aerogels for industrial insulation applications.
Best for:Best for master's graduates in materials science, chemical engineering, or polymer chemistry with a strong background in nanomaterials or thermal insulation.
Overview
Aerofybers Technologies in Spain invites applications for a fully-funded PhD position as part of the Farogels Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network. The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research focused on developing and testing reinforced cellulose-based aerogels tailored for industrial insulation. The project offers a collaborative international research environment with secondments and specialized training. The candidate is expected to perform rigorous experimental work, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, and successfully complete a doctoral thesis.
What you'll do
- Synthesize and characterize reinforced cellulose-based aerogels for thermal insulation applications
- Evaluate the thermal, mechanical, and physical properties of developed aerogel composites
- Design and execute experiments to test industrial insulation performance under various conditions
- Collaborate with academic and industrial partners within the Farogels MSCA Doctoral Network
- Prepare scientific manuscripts for publication in high-impact peer-reviewed journals
- Present research findings at international conferences and network meetings
Requirements
Degree required: Master of Science in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, or related discipline
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; professional working proficiency
Instruction: English
- Strong background in materials science or polymer chemistry
- Experience with nanomaterials synthesis or characterization techniques
- Demonstrated ability to analyze experimental data and write technical reports
- Good command of English with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must comply with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions mobility rule (not have resided or carried out main activity in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date)
- Must be an Early-Stage Researcher (in the first four years of their research career and not yet awarded a doctoral degree)
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-09 (Europe/Brussels)
Interested candidates should submit their application materials through the designated application channel before the deadline. Ensure all required academic and personal documents are attached in accordance with the network guidelines.
- CV
- Cover letter
- BSc + MSc transcripts
- Reference letters
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