PhD in Materials Science and Technology for Functional Materials in Sodium Molten-Salt Batteries University of Padova in Italy

University of Padova is advertising an open PhD position in the PhD Programme in Materials Science and Technology for research on functional materials for sodium molten-salt batteries.

The project sits at the intersection of materials science, chemistry, electrochemistry, and energy storage, with a strong focus on the development, study, and device validation of next-generation battery materials. It is part of a €5M research initiative funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research and carried out in collaboration with a leading Italian company in molten sodium salt battery technologies.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates interested in battery materials, solid-state chemistry, functional materials, and applied energy research. The post is framed as a PhD opening rather than a scholarship-only announcement.

Institution: University of Padova, Italy.

Deadline: 20 May 2026 at 13:00 CEST.

Application: Apply via the official University of Padova PhD admissions portal after reviewing the call and the programme-specific information sheet. The broader call includes details on required documents, selection procedures, and any course-specific materials.

Contact: [email protected]