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The Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation of Research and Technology – Hellas, (FORTH/ICE-HT) is seeking applicants for one MSc fellowship position in the context of the research project «Innovative pilot lines for sustainable graphene-based flexible and structural energy harvesting and storage devices (GRAPHERGIA), GA: 101120832», which is implemented under the HORIZON EUROPE.
Job Description
To conduct research as a MSc candidate in the framework of the aforementioned project “GRAPHERGIA”. The main objective of GRAPHERGIA is to develop a new science-based, holistic approach, implementing new advances to achieve one-step, laser-assisted synthesis, processing, functionalization and simultaneous integration of graphene-based materials and graphene nanohybrids, directly into relevant energy harvesting/storage devices. The selected candidate will conduct research, as a graduate student (M.Sc.), in the framework of the aforementioned project “GRAPHERGIA”, in the Synthesis of carbon-based nanostructures via electrospinning applications.
Location: FORTH/ICE-HT, Patras, Greece
Duration: up to 6 months, with the potential of renewal or extension according to the needs of the project.
Fellowship: up to approximately 600 € per month (graduate fellowship) depending on qualifications.
Envisaged starting date: 01/11/2023
Requirements and Qualifications
The applicant should hold B.Sc. in Physics or Chemistry or Materials Science or relevant field. The candidate should have been registered as a Graduate student (M.Sc.) in a Materials Science related program in a Physics or Chemistry or Materials Science Department or related discipline. Experience with the use of electrospinning techniques for the preparation of polymer-based nanofibers and their heat-induced transformation to carbonaceous nanostructures would be highly preferred. Candidates must be fluent in Greek language and have a good knowledge of English (at least level B2) language.
The evaluation of the candidacies will be based on the following criteria and qualifications:
| Qualifications | Weight | Evaluation criteria
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| Proven experience in synthesis of carbon-based nanostructures via electrospinning applications | 40 | Demonstrated through
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| B.Sc. grade | 20 | 2 points x B.Sc. grade |
| Knowledge of English Language | 20 | 10 points (C1), 20 points (C2) |
| Interview | 20 | (a) Background in the objective of the assignment (8 points). (b) Organizational and communication skills (4 points). (c) Team-spirit and self-motivation (4 points). (d) Commitment to achieving the goals (4 points). |
| Overall | 100 |
Application Submission
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements should submit their applications, no later than 5/10/2023, 16:00 h, by email to Kleanthi Zacharopoulou: kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr.
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Application letter
- CV with clear description of the methodologies possessed by the applicant and the level of experience
- Scanned copies of academic titles & English language certificate
- Certificate of registration as a M.Sc. student
- Copy of the B.Sc. thesis or evaluation report of the internship
- Department certificate concerning the MSc. thesis
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection.
Applications that are received on time will be evaluated by a scientific committee using the criteria mentioned above.
Selection Announcement
The result of the selection will be announced on the website of: FORTH/ICE-HT.
Candidates have the right to appeal the selection decision, by addressing their written objection to the FORTH/ICE-HT Research Secretariat, e-mail: kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr, within five (5) days after the results announcement on the web.
Contact
For information and questions regarding the application and selection procedure, candidates are asked to contact the FORTH/ICE-HT Research Secretariat, e-mail: kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr, tel.: +30 2610 965278.
For information and questions about the advertised position and the research activity of the group or the Institute, candidates are asked to contact Professor Spyros Yannopoulos: tel: 30 2610 965252, email: sny@iceht.forth.gr
Job Features
| Job Category | Internship and training |
