About
The Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH/ICE-HT) is seeking applicants for one PhD candidate position in the context of the research project «Comprehensive and sustainable solution to minimize food loss and waste and promoting food security in the Mediterranean region», acronym: FUSION, GA: 2431, which is implemented under the “Mediterranean Area Programme (PRIMA)” supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme».
Job Description
To conduct research as a PhD candidate in the framework of the aforementioned project “FUSION”. The main objective of FUSION is “Optimization of plasma processes for water disinfection”.
Location: FORTH/ICE-HT, Patras, Greece
Duration: up to 6 months, with the potential of renewal or extension according to the needs of the project.
Fellowship: up to 900 € per month (graduate fellowship) depending on qualifications
Envisaged starting date: 01/05/2026
Requirements and Qualifications
The applicant should hold undergraduate BSc in Natural Sciences or Diploma in Engineering Sciences and have been registered as a PhD Candidate in Natural Sciences or Engineering. Experience with cold plasma technology is strongly favored. Candidates must have very good knowledge of the Greek and English (at least level C1) language.
The evaluation of the candidacies will be based on the following criteria and qualifications:
Qualifications – Weight – Evaluation criteria
Experience with cold plasma treatment of water – 20 – Number of relevant publications in Journals and/or conferences (5 points/publication, max 20 points)
MSc thesis relevant to cold plasma processes – 20 – Relevance of the MSc thesis: strong relevance: 20 points, medium relevance: 15 points, weak relevance: 5 points
MSc degree grade – 20 – Grade X 2 points
Participation in research projects related to cold plasma processes for water remediation – 20 – Duration of proven participation in relevant projects (5 points/year, max. 20 points)
Interview – 20 – (a) Background in the objective of the assignment (5 points). (b) Organizational and communication skills (5 points). (c) Team-spirit and self-motivation (5 points). (d) Commitment to achieving the goals (5 points)
Overall: 100
Application Submission
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements should submit their applications, no later than 3/4/2026, 16:00h., by email to Kleanthi Zacharopoulou: kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr, cc.: Christos Aggelopoulos: caggelop@iceht.forth.gr.
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Application letter
- CV
- Scanned copies of academic titles & English language certificate
- Certificate of registration as a PhD candidate
- Copy of the MSc diploma thesis
- Copies of publications in Journals and/or conferences
- Employer’s certificate and any other official documentation of the required experience
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection.
Selection Procedure
Applications that are received on time will be evaluated by a scientific committee using the criteria mentioned above. The outcome of the selection will be announced on the website of FORTH/ICE-HT as well as on the website of “DIAVGEIA”. In case of titles and qualifications awarded by foreign Higher Education Institutions, the provisions of the Law 55/2023 (article 36) and 4957/2022 (article 304) are implemented.
Selection Announcement
The result of the selection will be announced on the website of FORTH/ICE-HT.
Candidates have the right to appeal the selection decision, by addressing their written objection to the FORTH/ICE-HT Research Secretariat, e-mail: kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr, within five (5) days after the results announcement on the web.
Contact
For information and questions regarding the application and selection procedure, candidates are asked to contact the FORTH/ICE-HT Research Secretariat, e-mail: kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr, tel.: +30 2610 965278.
For information and questions about the advertised position and the research activity of the group or the Institute, candidates are asked to contact Dr. Christos Aggelopoulos: tel: 30 2610 965205, email: caggelop@iceht.forth.gr
