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Master-level Research Grant in Chemical Engineering for AGRO-CIRN substrate disinfection at FEUP University of Porto in Portugal
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Research grant funded through the AGRO-CIRN project and co-financed by the European Union via NORTE 2030/Portugal 2030. Monthly stipend is 1,359.64 EUR, paid by bank transfer. Initial duration is 5 months, starting around October 2026, exclusive basis, renewable without exceeding the project end.
Deadline
Sep 24, 2026
Country
Portugal
University
University of Porto
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FEUP (Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto) is offering 1 Master-level research grant within the AGRO-CIRN project, focused on Chemical Engineering and related areas. The work will be carried out at LEPABE – Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, under the supervision of Professor Vera Maria Ferreira da Cruz Homem.
The project investigates a radiation-based thermal treatment for disinfecting end-of-life substrates used in soilless culture systems. The research includes evaluating pathogen reduction in bacteria and fungi, assessing substrate quality and stability through physicochemical analyses (pH, electrical conductivity, water retention capacity, texture, organic matter characterization), and performing techno-economic and feasibility assessments for recycling, composting, decontamination, and disinfection processes. The grant holder will also contribute to dissemination activities, including scientific papers and project newsletter content.
Eligibility: applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program in Chemical and Biological Engineering or Environmental Engineering, or in a non-academic degree course integrated into a higher education project with R&D cooperation. A master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field is required. Foreign degrees must comply with Portuguese recognition procedures.
Funding: the grant provides a monthly stipend of 1,359.64 EUR, with an initial duration of 5 months and possible renewal until the project ends. The expected start date is October 2026.
Application deadline: 24 September 2026 at 23:59 Lisbon time. Applications must be submitted online via apply.up.pt with the reference LEPABE-AGROCIRN_MESTRE_2-BOLS-FEUP-26-32, together with a motivation letter, degree certificates, CV, the honor declaration, and any other relevant documents.
Funding details
Research grant funded through the AGRO-CIRN project and co-financed by the European Union via NORTE 2030/Portugal 2030. Monthly stipend is 1,359.64 EUR, paid by bank transfer. Initial duration is 5 months, starting around October 2026, exclusive basis, renewable without exceeding the project end.
What's required
Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program in Chemical and Biological Engineering or Environmental Engineering, or be a holder of an academic degree enrolled in a non-academic degree course integrated in a higher education educational project with R&D cooperation. They must also hold a master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field. If the degree was awarded by a foreign institution, it must comply with Portuguese recognition rules. Preference is given to candidates with knowledge and experience in pathogen-load reduction methods, treatment of end-of-life substrates, substrate characterization, and statistical treatment of results, especially experimental design (DoE).
How to apply
Apply online through the University of Porto application system at apply.up.pt using reference LEPABE-AGROCIRN_MESTRE_2-BOLS-FEUP-26-32. Submit the motivation letter, degree certificates, detailed CV, the required honor declaration, and any other relevant documents in PDF format by 2026-09-24 23:59 Lisbon time.
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