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Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences

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PhD scholarship holder in Mechanical Engineering Institute of Fundamental Technological Research Polish Academy of Sciences in Poland

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

Available

Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

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Poland

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Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Scientific Writing
Microstructure Analysis
Materials Physics
Heating Systems
Physics

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PhD scholarship holder position at the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Department of Experimental Mechanics, in Warsaw, Poland.

The project is part of the National Science Centre (NCN), Poland, SONATA 21 scheme and focuses on the analysis of the elastocaloric effect in superelastic Ni-free Ti-based alloys for potential applications in innovative heating and cooling systems. This is a research-intensive PhD opportunity in mechanical engineering, materials science, and functional materials.

The successful candidate will contribute to work on materials fabrication, microstructural characterization, and the study of functional properties of advanced Ti-based alloys. The role is suited to an early-stage researcher with strong motivation for scientific work and a willingness to learn new techniques and methods.

Eligibility highlights: a Master’s degree or equivalent in materials science, mechanics, physics, or a related field; very good English; and preferably experience in scientific projects, microstructural analysis, material fabrication, functional materials, and scientific writing/presentations.

Funding: scholarship budget of 5,000 PLN/month.

Application deadline: 25 September 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw). The planned start date is 1 October 2026.

How to apply: email your application to [email protected]. Submit an academic CV, copy of your Master’s diploma, and a cover letter including the required GDPR consent statement. Additional materials or an interview may be requested. The application is governed by NCN regulations for research scholarships.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in materials science, mechanics, physics, or a related field. Desirable background includes knowledge of the fundamentals of materials science and mechanics of materials, experience in scientific projects, material fabrication, microstructural analysis, and functional material properties, as well as experience preparing scientific papers and conference presentations. Candidates must have very good spoken and written English and show motivation for scientific work and readiness to acquire new skills.

How to apply

Send your application by email to [email protected]. Include an academic CV with publications/presentations/other achievements, a copy of your Master’s degree diploma, and a cover letter with the required GDPR consent statement. You may be asked for additional materials or an interview.

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