PhD Scholar in Sustainable Organic Industrial Coatings

Job summary

This position offers an opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research aimed at enhancing the sustainability of organic heavy-duty coatings at a leading technical university. The role involves collaboration with industrial partners and focuses on various aspects of coating technology, including formulation, production, and performance evaluation.

Qualifications

• A two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or equivalent academic level.
• Recent graduates or individuals with industry experience and a strong interest in research.
• Ability to conduct experimental laboratory work and formulation tasks; experience with coatings is a plus.
• High performance, visionary mindset, and a collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on coating formulation and production principles to optimize resource use and reduce waste.
• Develop fouling control coatings to prevent biofouling without toxic materials.
• Research anti-corrosive coatings to protect structures from corrosion.
• Investigate intumescent coatings for fire protection of steel structures.
• Explore functional coatings with special properties, such as catalytic and insulation functions.
• Work on sustainable raw materials to reduce carbon footprints in coatings.
• Study waste recycling methods for coating production and usage.
• Create reliable test methods for optimizing coating performance using mathematical models and AI.

Education

• Candidates must possess a master's degree or equivalent.

Tools

• Research will involve classical chemical engineering tools, mathematical modeling, and AI for optimization.