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PhD Researcher in Physics, Engineering Physics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and Materials Science University of Porto in Portugal
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 27, 2026
Country
Portugal
University
University of Porto
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About this position
The Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto is recruiting one PhD researcher for the project iDEALeather-COMPETE2030-FEDER-02214500, a multidisciplinary R&D initiative focused on the study, development, characterisation, and optimisation of materials, products, and processes for the automotive sector.
The selected researcher will work on seamless responsive structures for automotive interiors, contributing to the conceptual design of seamless sensors, integrated systems, and seamless actuators, as well as prototype development. The project also includes research on functional materials and composites for integration into automotive interior seat upholstery.
Research activities described in the call include the selection, formulation, and characterisation of functional materials such as triboelectric, piezoresistive, resistive, thermally conductive, and magneto-responsive materials. The role also involves evaluation of functional structures designed for seamless integration into automotive interiors, along with scientific and technical tasks that support the project’s goals.
The position is based in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto and in the research unit Institute of Physics for Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology and Photonics (IFIMUP). The call is signed by Ana Cristina Moreira Freire, Full Professor and Dean of FCUP, and the selection committee includes researchers and faculty members from the University of Porto.
The role also includes contributions to training and teaching activities within the institution, including supervision and mentoring of students and research staff, and participation in the broader research environment of FCUP and IFIMUP.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD degree in one of the indicated scientific areas and have no more than 5 years of experience since the doctorate. A foreign doctorate must comply with Portuguese Decree-Law no. 66/2018 by the time of hiring. Candidates should have a scientific background and academic/professional record suited to the project, and demonstrate relevant experience or skills in materials research and development, physicochemical characterisation of materials, development and/or optimisation of materials, formulations or processes, numerical simulation, and development of measurement systems and experimental setups.
How to apply
Apply exclusively through the APPLY UP online platform at https://www.apply.up.pt/ and select procedure INVTERM-FCUP-26-22. Upload the required PhD certificate, detailed CV, brief description of the most relevant scientific activities from the last 5 years, and any additional supporting documents. Submit by 2026-11-27 23:59 Lisbon time.
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Professors
Full Professor at University of Porto
Portugal
Research Interests
Project Management
Microbiology
Environmental Science
Materials Science
Chemistry
Assistant Professor at University of Porto
Portugal
Research Interests
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Physics
Materials Science
Magnetic Material
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