Emanuela Mastronardo

Two PhD positions are available at the University of Messina in the area of hydrogen production through thermochemical processes , with a focus on high-entropy oxides and sustainable energy technologies. Position 1 covers the engineering of high-entropy oxides for hydrogen production by thermochemical processes, including design, synthesis, characterization, and optimization of advanced materials. Position 2 focuses on testing high-entropy oxides on a pilot system for hydrogen production, including experimental validation and performance assessment at pilot scale. Eligible backgrounds include a Master's degree or equivalent in Chemistry , Chemical Engineering , Materials Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , Chemical and Industrial Process Engineering , or Energy and Nuclear Engineering , depending on the position. The call is part of the 42nd PhD cycle at the University of Messina for academic year 2026/2027. The official application deadline is 2026-07-24 23:59 . Applicants can access the online procedure via the university portal and should follow the official call instructions. Interested candidates are invited to send a CV and a brief statement of motivation to the listed contact email and submit the formal application through the official portal. This opportunity is aimed at highly motivated researchers interested in materials science , chemical engineering , mechanical engineering , thermochemical hydrogen production , and the energy transition .