2 Ph.D. positions (up to 4 years duration) are currently available at the Dpmts. of Organic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry, respectively, of Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), Spain, in the framework of the Integrated Project “Polyfunctional Technical Textiles Against Natural Hazards” (POLYTECT) funded by the European Union (NMP Priority – Nanotechnology and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials and new production processes and devices) and starting after September 15th, 2006.
The integrated project (IP) focuses on the development of new multifunctional textile structures applicable in construction for the retrofitting of masonry structures and earthworks (see http://www.dappolonia-research.com/polytect/home.php). The textile structures need to incorporate a combination of different functions, such as those to monitor deformation, stress, structural integrity, water level, presence of fluids and other chemicals, etc., depending on the specific application. The multidisciplinary Consortium includes 29 industrial and academic partners from 13 countries. The IP provides a unique training platform featuring broad expertise, a multisectorial environment and international experience, which will enable young researchers to acquire a variety of skills, thus allowing them to become ‘European’ professionals with excellent career perspectives.
The hired researchers will become members of a multidisciplinary research team and will be offered full-time employment contracts characterised by competitive salaries and social benefits. The recruited researchers will also profit from the training program provided locally by UCM as well as the industrial and academic partners involved (technical meetings, training seminars, secondments and visit to other partner laboratories).
Organisation COMPLUTENSE UNIVERSITY OF MADRID
Division/Faculty/Department - FACULTY OF CHEMISTRY-DEPARTMENT OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Street - AVDA. COMPLUTENSE S/N
City - MADRID
Postal Code - 28040
State/Province - MADRID
Country - SPAIN
Phone - +34 913944220
Fax - +34 913944103
E-Mail - orellana@quim.ucm.es
Website - www.ucm.es/info/gsolfa
Application Deadline - 01/09/2006
