CEMMPRE - PhD RESEARCH GRANTS

Application Deadline: 24-04-2021 (19h00) 

The Centre for Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Processes (CEMMPRE) is opening a call for awarding 4 Ph.D. research grants, in the area of Mechanical Engineering or similar scientific areas, under the FCT Research Grants Regulation (RBI) and the Statute of the Research Fellow (EBI).

The scholarships will be financed by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) under the Collaboration Protocol for Financing the Multiannual Plan for Research Scholarships for Ph.D. Students, signed between FCT and the R&D Unit 285, CEMMPRE.

More information:

https://www.uc.pt/en/iii/research_centers/CEMMPRE/news

http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=132483&lang=pt

The topics proposed for the doctoral plans are the following:

1. Design and characterization of additive manufactured metallic auxetic materials

2. Development of multiscale approaches to improve the control of self-adaptive coatings in low friction mechanical systems

3. Development of polyantimonic acid-based membranes for solid state devices

4. High-speed processing of hybrid-manufactured parts

5. Intelligent additive manufacturing of metal powder

6. Linking Fatigue Crack Growth to Microstructure

7. Machinability assessment of aerospace titanium alloys using coated and textured ceramic tools supported by advanced simulations

8. Sustainable Lubricating Interfaces towards a more energy-efficient Maritime Transportation

All correspond to interdisciplinary work in the two major research areas of CEMMPRE: Materials and Processes and Mechanics and Intelligent Manufacturing.

The candidate must select four of these themes and indicate the order of preference in the motivation letter. The motivation letter must be written in English and must clarify the reasons for the selection of each of the four themes, as well as how the candidate's professional experience can contribute to achieving his goals.

After selection, candidates must prepare a work plan, with the help of the respective guidance team, to be submitted to the respective doctoral programs.