MSc Fellowship «Synthesis of laser-assisted graphene nanostructures for energy applications»

Greece
Posted 7 months ago

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proven experience in synthesis of carbon-based nanostructures via electrospinning applications 40 Demonstrated through

  1. Relevance of undergraduate thesis or internships of the student: strong relevance: 20 points, medium relevance: 10 points, weak relevance: 5 points
  2. Duration of the research master thesis implemented by the student: 3 points per month, up to max 20 points
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.

Selection Procedure

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

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