The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is inviting students to join the PhD Scholarships in Modeling and optimal design of refractories for high-temperature industrial applications for a low carbon society at the University of Belgrade.

The project’s objective is to derive new computational models for refractory materials, which will make it possible for the first time to simulate in-silico their behaviour over the whole working temperature range. The PhD student will focus on the study, the development and the implementation of Topology Optimization (TO) techniques to apply them to the optimization of refractory products.

Founded in 1808 as the Belgrade Higher School, the University of Belgrade is a public university in Serbia. It is the oldest and largest university in Serbia. It has around 97,700 enrolled students and over 4,800 members of academic staff.

Why study at the University of Belgrade? It is rightly considered one of the most significant contributions of the peoples of Europe to the world’s cultural heritage. The university is prepared to maintain and enhance its position as the leading institution of higher education in the region by adapting to the challenges of modern times on one hand and preserving what’s worth in its tradition on the other.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2021

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Belgrade
• Department: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Salary and Stipend
• Number of Awards: Two
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in Serbia

Eligibility        

• Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from around the world
• Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD degree in ‘Modeling and optimal design of refractories for high-temperature industrial applications for a low carbon society
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
• Early-Stage Researchers (ESRs) shall at the time of recruitment by the host organization be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree. Full-time equivalent research experience is measured from the date when a researcher obtained the degree, which would formally entitle him or her to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country researcher is recruited.
• Applicant ESRs can be of any nationality.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Application should be submitted to [email protected] with the subject “Application for RE-FRACTURE2 ESR position” The link to the requirements for the enrolment at doctoral studies at the University of Belgrade
• Supporting Documents: Attach the following:
• a copy of the Master’s and Bachelor’s certificates and the respective Transcripts of Records;
• the summary of the Master’s degree thesis
• a letter of motivation
• at least one presentation letter by a previous scientific supervisor;
• a declaration regarding the country where they have resided or carried out their main activity(work, studies, etc.) in the three years immediately before the date of application
• a research proposal consistent with the purpose of the research, in which the candidate explains how he/she would develop the research topic
• a professional-scientific CV, demonstrating their skills and ability to conduct the research program described in this call.
• the publication list and any additional certificate or qualification
• a copy of their ID card or another form of identification.
• Admission Requirements: A first-class Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Solid and Structural Mechanics, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A sound background in solid mechanics, material mechanics, and experience in coding.
• Language Requirement: Aspirants must have excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation skills and highly proficient English language skills.

Benefits

Successful candidates will receive a salary/fellowship following the MSCA regulations for Early Stage Researchers. The exact salary/fellowship will be confirmed upon appointment and will amount:

• living allowance: € 2200.71 per month (before employer and employee deductions)
• an additional taxable monthly mobility allowance of € 600.00
• if applicable, an additional taxable monthly family allowance of € 500.00 subject to the family status of the appointee.

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