Position Description

The Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of the Foundation for research and Technology Hellas (IESL -FORTH), in the framework of the project CoCoGel, (Call: HORIZON-MSCA-2022-DN-01, GA 101120301), Funded under HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN-ID - HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks – Industrial Doctorates, is seeking to recruit one (1) PhD student.

FORTH is seeking for one motivated PhD Candidate to work in the field of Soft Matter. The "CoCoGel" Network involves leading experts from 12 European labs and Industries with vast experience in experiments, computer simulations, and industrial systems. The candidate will enroll in the PhD program of the Department of Materials Science and Technology of University of Crete.

Job Description

Tuning model colloidal gels by external shear and flow – Applications to energy related materials (DC1)

For details on the research projects see: https://cocogel.iesl.forth.gr/esr-projects

To qualify for the positions, you cannot have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Greece for more than 12 months in the 36 months preceding the recruitment start date. The candidate will spend 9 months at industrial of the CoCoGel project

Related Project

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and Master's in fields covering soft matter fundamentals (e.g., chemical engineering, physics, materials science) 
• Background in physical chemistry and Laboratory experience with soft materials (polymeric, colloidal) 
• Two (2) Recommendation letters 
• Publications and Presentation/communication skills 

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in experimental techniques, especially rheology, scattering or microscopy 
• Experience in programing and computer simulations 

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications, no later than May 20, 2026, 23:59 local Greece time to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to Prof. George Petekidis (georgp@iesl.forth.gr) and Mr. Denis Botog (cocogel@iesl.forth.gr).

In order to be considered, the application must include:

• Application Form (please download file from the job announcement webpage https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/jobs-bids/jobs/job-positions)
• Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
• Scanned Copies of academic titles

Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection

Appointment Duration

Funding