Overview
The EuroBioRef project (European Multilevel Integrated Biorefinery Design for Sustainable Biomass Processing) coordinated by CNRS, France, has just been launched on the 1st of March 2010 for a 4 years duration. It is supported by a 23 M€’s funding from the EU’s 7th Framework Program. EuroBioRef will deal with the entire process of transformation of biomass, from fields to final commercial products. It will involve 28 partners from 14 different countries into a highly collaborative work. (http://www.eurobioref.org/)
Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP, http://www.fe.up.pt/) is looking for candidates for a PhD grant to develop is studies at the Associated Laboratory LSRE (http://lsre.fe.up.pt/), in the framework of the EuroBioRef project. The PhD student will developed processes for biofuels production, going from the reaction to the products separation and purification.
Promgra Description
This project will be carried out by an early-stage researcher at LSRE over a period of 36 months. The work will focus on process intensification for biofuels production. The candidate will perform experimental work (heterogeneous catalysis, membrane and adsorption processes), as well as modelling and simulation of membrane and chromatographic reactors. The researcher is expected to have some background in simulation (Fortran or gPROMS and Aspen or Hysys) or else to learn quickly the needed fundamentals. Candidates should have excellent written skills and be able to communicate in English. Candidates, holding a Master degree on Chemical Engineering, with strong interest and knowledge in these areas are encouraged to apply.
Research Field
Engineering - Chemical engineering
Benefits
The position is a 36-month fixed-term contract, 40 hours per week under regime of exclusive dedication, starting at June 1, 2010. According to experience, the salary will be from 14,760.00 € to 19,200.00 € per year (plus supplement for social security), paid monthly based on a university contract. The candidate will have to comply with the consequent duties in order to get the Ph D degree (actual value of 3,000.00 € per year).
Application deadline
Deadline for application is May 25, 2010. Applications must include a cover letter describing the interest in the position and relevant experience; a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of the certificates of the academic degrees awarded. To apply, send an email to both Dr. Viviana Silva (viviana.silva@fe.up.pt, Project Leader) and Professor Alírio Rodrigues (arodrig@fe.up.pt, Head of Associated Laboratory LSRE/LCM).
Universidade do Porto - Faculdade de Engenharia
Laboratório Associado LSRE/LCM, Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering
Academic
Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n
4200-465 - Porto
PORTUGAL
phone +351 22 508 1489
fax +351 22 508 1674
email viviana.silva@fe.up.pt
email arodrig@fe.up.pt
http://lsre.fe.up.pt/
http://www.fe.up.pt/
http://www.eurobioref.org/
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this grant
The EuroBioRef project (European Multilevel Integrated Biorefinery Design for Sustainable Biomass Processing) coordinated by CNRS, France, has just been launched on the 1st of March 2010 for a 4 years duration. It is supported by a 23 M€’s funding from the EU’s 7th Framework Program. EuroBioRef will deal with the entire process of transformation of biomass, from fields to final commercial products. It will involve 28 partners from 14 different countries into a highly collaborative work. (http://www.eurobioref.org/)
Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP, http://www.fe.up.pt/) is looking for candidates for a PhD grant to develop is studies at the Associated Laboratory LSRE (http://lsre.fe.up.pt/), in the framework of the EuroBioRef project. The PhD student will developed processes for biofuels production, going from the reaction to the products separation and purification.
Promgra Description
This project will be carried out by an early-stage researcher at LSRE over a period of 36 months. The work will focus on process intensification for biofuels production. The candidate will perform experimental work (heterogeneous catalysis, membrane and adsorption processes), as well as modelling and simulation of membrane and chromatographic reactors. The researcher is expected to have some background in simulation (Fortran or gPROMS and Aspen or Hysys) or else to learn quickly the needed fundamentals. Candidates should have excellent written skills and be able to communicate in English. Candidates, holding a Master degree on Chemical Engineering, with strong interest and knowledge in these areas are encouraged to apply.
Research Field
Engineering - Chemical engineering
Benefits
The position is a 36-month fixed-term contract, 40 hours per week under regime of exclusive dedication, starting at June 1, 2010. According to experience, the salary will be from 14,760.00 € to 19,200.00 € per year (plus supplement for social security), paid monthly based on a university contract. The candidate will have to comply with the consequent duties in order to get the Ph D degree (actual value of 3,000.00 € per year).
Application deadline
Deadline for application is May 25, 2010. Applications must include a cover letter describing the interest in the position and relevant experience; a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of the certificates of the academic degrees awarded. To apply, send an email to both Dr. Viviana Silva (viviana.silva@fe.up.pt, Project Leader) and Professor Alírio Rodrigues (arodrig@fe.up.pt, Head of Associated Laboratory LSRE/LCM).
Universidade do Porto - Faculdade de Engenharia
Laboratório Associado LSRE/LCM, Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering
Academic
Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n
4200-465 - Porto
PORTUGAL
phone +351 22 508 1489
fax +351 22 508 1674
email viviana.silva@fe.up.pt
email arodrig@fe.up.pt
http://lsre.fe.up.pt/
http://www.fe.up.pt/
http://www.eurobioref.org/
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this grant
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