PhD researcher - DC14 - MSCA-DN-ID - ISOP

5 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Instituto Superior Técnico

Department

Direção de Recursos Humanos

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

31 May 2023 - 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

5 May 2023

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE / MSCA

Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

101073266

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

No

Offer Description

Innovation in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Power Systems" (ISOP) is a four-year work programme funded by the Marie Sklodoska-Curie subprogramme of Horizon Europe, whose aim is to undertake cutting edge multidisciplinary research and development to make a step change in understanding and advancing Supercritical CO2 based power generation systems’ technology. This will enable a step change in the role played by power and heat cycles to become major contributors to achieving the 2050 zero emissions targets. ISOP will achieve this goal while providing specialized training for 17 doctoral researchers to help establish the backbone of an important industry.

Within ISOP, Work Package 4 focusses on the advancement of materials for sCO2-based power generation systems addressing different types of materials and their performance under service. Materials to be studied include different metal alloys, metallic components protected by different coatings and metallic parts fabricated by additive manufacturing. 

This job offer (DC14) aims: 1) To study the performance of a high cost nickel alloy (800H) and to compare it with that of stainless steel (316L) in supercritical CO2 at temperatures around 650°C. (2) To study the processes of formation of protective corrosion scales and the respective mechanisms; (3) to carry out a comparative corrosion resistance assessment based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy complemented with microscopic studies. (4) to create a set of guidelines to better select corrosion resistant alloys for sCO2. (5) To investigate the possibilities of additive manufacturing technologies for stainless steel (or other alloys) for HX purposes in sCO2. (6) To investigate design limitations related to different additive manufacturing technologies for the purpose of the HX applications.

More details about this job offer can be found in the Recruitment Fiche https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JK7jaYSO07yJkdqp7JWggi8ff1XgrnzW?usp=share_link
 

The Application Package is comprised of:

• CV
• Letter of motivation
• Analysis of the challenges faced by the energy sector to accomplish Carbon Neutrality by 2050, and the associated needs for technology development (max 3 pages)
• Short video (less than 2min): why I should be selected for the position.

The application package must not exceed 15 Mb

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• • Materials engineering, Chemical Enginering or materials related areas
  • Master Degree or 5 years BSc

Specific Requirements

Specific Requirements

Mobility rules (eligibility of applicants): These rules applies to the first contract only (Instituto Superior Técnico). More information here [M1]  

Researchers funded by Doctoral Networks should comply with the mobility rules: in general, they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) inthe country of the recruiting organisation for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date.

In addition, they: must not have a doctoral degree at the date of their recruitment.

can be of any nationality.

Earned degree (mandatory):      MSc in Materials or Chemical Engineering (or related area). Preference will be given to candidates with good knowledge on materials.

Background (Preferential):

• • Materials science
  • Corrosion
  • Electrochemical Techniques
  • Additive manufacturing    

Additional background that will be valued in the selection process:

• Laboratory experience

 

Languages - ENGLISH

A certified C1 level of English is required

 [M1] Link to: https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/doctoral-ne…

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

• Gross salary per year (IST): 34,395.00 €
• An additional (family) allowance is available for candidates who have family obligations (applied from and until this condition applies)

Eligibility criteria

Mobility rules (eligibility of applicants): These rules apply to the first contract only (Instituto Superior Técnico). More information here [M1]  

Researchers funded by Doctoral Networks should comply with the mobility rules: in general, they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) inthe country of the recruiting organisation for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date.

In addition, they: must not have a doctoral degree at the date of their recruitment, can be of any nationality.

 [M1] Link to: https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/doctoral-ne…

Selection process

STAGE 1:

The first stage of the evaluation procedure will be based on the applicant’s

Application Package, including the following items:

CV Europass (https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv )

Letter of motivation

Analysis of the challenges faced by the energy sector to accomplish Carbon Neutrality by 2050, and the associated needs for technology development

(max 3 pages)

Short video (less than 2min): why I should be selected for the position

The candidates should address some of the following questions:

D1: Why did you decide to apply for a position in ISOP?

D2: What do you expect/want to gain from an MSCA programme?

D3: How do you think you can add value to an MSCA programme?

D4: Summarise your strengths and weaknesses.

D5: Describe an activity in which you had to deliver a challenging project. What was your role and what was the outcome?

D6: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

D7: Why should you be selected for the position?

Letters of recommendation (not mandatory)

The application package must not exceed 15 Mb

STAGE 2:

The second stage of the evaluation procedure will consist of a personal interview, including a presentation and round-table discussion. This interview will be carried out online. If deemed necessary, a second interview can be arranged with some or all of the candidates in this second phase

Additional comments

ISOP is offering 17 positions for Doctoral Candidates across Europe. Detailed information about this is available on the project website: https://isopco2.eu/

Applicants may submit applications for more than one position.

Website for additional job details

https://isopco2.eu/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Instituto Superior Técnico (IST)

Country

Portugal

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

joao.salvador@tecnico.ulisboa.pt

Contact

City

Lisboa

Website

http://tecnico.ulisboa.pt/

Street

Av. Rovisco Pais

Postal Code

1049-001 Lisboa

STATUS: EXPIRED