<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US">Contrato para Mestre/Contract Researcher
Position (MSc level) – Polymer Science - Coimbra</span></b><span lang="EN-US"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Institution</b>: PCL
Laboratory, Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN), Coimbra, Portugal</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">The Polymer Chemistry Laboratory (PCL) of
Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN) is seeking a highly motivated Researcher holding a MSc
to join our team in applied research and innovation in the field of polymer
science and engineering. <b>This project</b> aims at the development of
innovative epoxy-based resins tailored for the automotive industry. The main
goal is to design advanced epoxy-based resins using only bio-based raw
materials, in order to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the
process. The project will be carried out in collaboration with 4itec, whose
expertise in advanced materials and industrial applications will be key to
bridging the gap between laboratory-scale innovation and large-scale
manufacturing solutions for automotive components.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US">Profile & Requirements (Desirable
requirements)</span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">MSc
degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, or
related fields.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">Experience
in polymeric materials, particularly in synthesis and processing.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">Experience
in polymer characterization techniques (thermal, mechanical, rheological,
spectroscopic, etc.).</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">Ability
to work independently as well as collaboratively in multidisciplinary
teams.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">Conduct
research in the synthesis and processing of epoxy-based materials.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">Perform
experimental design, synthesis, and characterization of polymers</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">Close
interaction with company involved in the project</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">Write
scientific reports (in Portuguese) and journal publications</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>We Offer</b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">Competitive
salary</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">A
stimulating and collaborative research environment within IPN and
University of Coimbra</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">Opportunities
to work on cutting-edge R&D projects with academic and industrial
partners.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">Full-time
contract under Portuguese research regulations (during 3 years)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">Access
to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for polymer synthesis,
processing, and characterization.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US">Application</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">Applicants should send the following documents
in a single PDF file to Jorge Coelho (<span class="" id=":44r.4" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="">jcoelho3</span>@<a href="http://gmail.com">gmail.com</a>), Arménio Serra
(<a href="mailto:armenio.serra@gmail.com">armenio.serra@gmail.com</a>) e Ana Fonseca (<a href="mailto:ana.clo.fonseca@gmail.com">ana.clo.fonseca@gmail.com</a>) with the
subject line <i>“Research Position – PCL Application”</i>:</span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">Cover
letter (max. 1 page) describing motivation and fit for the position.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Curriculum Vitae (including publications).</li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US">Deadline for applications</span></b><span lang="EN-US">: 19<sup>th</sup> September 2025,
the application process will end once the position is filled.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US">Expected starting date</span></b><span lang="EN-US">: During october 2025</span></p>
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