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Research Grant in Environmental Engineering / Chemical Engineering for Membrane Distillation and Ammonia Recovery (Master's level) University of Porto in Portugal
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Aug 27, 2026
Country
Portugal
University
University of Porto

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FEUP (Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto) is offering 1 research grant / master’s-level position within the project “NUTRILIX - Technological advances in nutrient recovery and PFAS treatment in sanitary landfill leachates”.
The work is based in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Porto, Portugal, under the supervision of Professor Adrián Manuel Tavares da Silva and Dr. Vítor Jorge Pais Vilar.
Research area: Environmental Engineering / Chemical Engineering / related areas. The project focuses on nutrient recovery, PFAS treatment, landfill leachates, reverse osmosis, crystallization, oscillatory flow reactor (OFR), and membrane distillation for ammonia/ammonium recovery.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must meet the call’s admission requirements, including enrollment in a doctoral programme or an eligible non-academic degree course, plus a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field. Candidates with laboratory experience in membrane distillation and liquid sample analysis are favored.
Funding: monthly stipend between €1,359.64 and €1,459.64, depending on profile and experience. The grant starts for 6 months and may be renewed within project limits.
Deadline: 27 August 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon).
How to apply: submit the application online at apply.up.pt with the required documents: motivation letter, degree certificates, detailed CV, honour declaration, and any other relevant documents. Use reference NUTRILIX-BM-MEMBRANEDISTILLATION-BOLS-FEUP-26-17.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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