DC3 Unite!Energy - Doctoral student in Proton ceramic cells (PCC) stacks for ultra-pure hydrogen production

22 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Polytechnic University of Torino

Research Field

Engineering » Chemical engineering
Engineering » Materials engineering
Chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Italy

Application Deadline

6 Jun 2024 - 18:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE / MSCA

Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

101119805

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Identification, development and testing of materials for the electrodes (new materials for the anode and improvements in the microstructure at the cathode) and electrolyte (good chemical stability and good electronic and proton conductivity) for PCC, with focus on sealing materials and interconnectors. The PhD student will acquire cutting edge skills in: (1) identification, development and testing of materials for electrolysers, (2) tests at buttons cells and cells level, and (3) assembly of SRU and tests.

The doctoral student will be employed at Polytechnic University of Torino (Torino, Italy), where will spend two years, and will spend one year at Polytechnic University of Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain), including three months in the company Snam (San Donato Milanese, Italy). After accomplished education the doctoral student will acquire a double PhD degree from PoliTO and from UPC.

The project Unite!Energy,  is funded by the DN-Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call of the European Commission and is offering 12 fellowships starting in 2025 academic year. Each scholarship includes periods at two of the participating universities, and a secondment to an institution or company, to study the technology in a practical environment. For specific information about each position please write to: [email protected].

Supervision: the doctoral student will be supervised by Prof. Massimo Santarelli (PoliTO) and Prof. Jordi Llorca (UPC).

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Chemical engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

- Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Energy Engineering or related fields - One of the following certificates of English language knowledge, regardless of the date of obtainment:              • IELTS: minimum score 5.5;              • one of the language certificates accepted in substitution for IELTS 5.5 by Politecnico di Torino and listed in the table “Table of 23/09/2019 updated on 22/12/2022 (transitional period)” available at: https://didattica.polito.it/zxd/b5eda0a74558a342cf659187f06f746f/9dde3c…

Specific Requirements

Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale) or Laurea specialistica or academic degree obtained in Italy belonging to the university system pre-dating M.D. no. 509 of 3rd November 1999, as amended by M.D. no. 270 of 22nd October 2004 – with minimum final grade: 95/110; if the candidate has not obtained the degree yet, the minimum average grade of the CPU stated in the ECTS grading system. Or a M.Sc. degree (i.e. 2° level title, as defined by the Bologna Process), issued by an officially recognized academic institution, which grants admission in PhD programmes in the country of issuance, with a minimum average grade of the CPU stated in the ECTS grading system

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Internal Application form(s) needed
Application_form_Unite-Energy_1.pdf
English
(6.05 MB - PDF)
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Additional Information
Benefits

According to the Italian legislation, the annual net is 32.215,00 € plus mobility and family allowances as applicable and in line with the EC rules for Marie Sklodowska Curie Doctoral Networks 2022

Eligibility criteria

• Mobility rule. At the time of recruitment, the candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. Short stays, such as holidays, are not considered.
• No PhD awarded. Applicants are not eligible if they have already been awarded with a PhD title.
• Selected candidate must be willing to travel and spend a prolonged time in another institute/country of the network during the PhD.
• Researchers must be enrolled in a doctoral programme leading to the award of a doctoral degree in at least two EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country (Joint Doctorates).
• For further details on eligibility criteria please check in the information of each available position. All interested applicants meeting the eligibility requirements, irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
• Fulfil the academic and languagerequirement. In most of the cases, additional requirements must be satisfied, particularly in terms of selection procedures based on local regulations and/or internationally recognized English language qualifications achieved. Regarding the former, some institutions will request for degree and/or VISA recognition, before the interview date.

Selection process

How to apply

The applicants have to apply for one specific DC position and indicate in the application form two other positions of Unite!Energy project you wish to be considered for during the process in rank order.

Please provide the required information (in English) in one single PDF file with the following order:

- Completed application form (Section 8).

- Detailed CV (maximum 5 pages).

- Motivation letter (maximum 1 page) indicating why you wish to conduct the specified/s research projects, and why you believe you would successfully be able to complete them.

- A copy of certified transcripts of results of Bachelor and Masters’ degrees in relevant discipline.

- English language certificate (if available).

- Any additional files considered relevant to the application.

All required information has to be packed in a single-PDF file in the order showed above and using a file name with the following format:

surname_name_Unite_Energy.pdf

Please apply by sending your application to the contact address:

[email protected]

indicating as email’s subject “Unite!Energy DC application”.

Additional comments

Short-listed applicants will have to complete an internal mandatory application procedure (Apply@polito) in which these additional documents will be requested:

- Bachelor's degree

- Official Transcript of Records

- Syllabus/Course description

- Master's degree OR official university document stating provisional date of graduation (if not graduated yet)

- Official Transcript of Records

- Syllabus/Course description

The documents shall be issued by the relevant university. Documents issued in Italian, English, French, Spanish are accepted. If the documents are written in other languages, please upload together both the original version and the official translation in Italian or English and attach the merged document. The original diplomas and transcripts should be available by 31st October at the latest (or before enrollment to PoliTO).

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Polytechnic University of Torino

Country

Italy

City

Torino

Geofield

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Polytechnic University of Catalunya

Country

Spain

City

Barcelona

Geofield

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Snam

Country

Italy

City

San Donato Milanese

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

E-Mail

[email protected]
[email protected]

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