CONTRABASS is offering 10 PhD positions in several universities, research centres and industries in Europe.

CONTRABASS is a MSCA doctorate network (DN) focused on the fundamental physico-chemical processes governing the Carbonation of the clinker phases and the cement paste, as well as the subsequent formation of Calcium Carbonate Cements (CCCs).

Who is eligible

Doctoral Candidates (DC):

• Must hold a Masters degree or an equivalent degree in chemistry, material science, physics or engineering that give access to a doctoral degree

• Must not have a doctoral degree at the date of their recruitment 

• Can be of any nationality

• Should comply with the mobility rules: the DC must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting organisation for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date

What is offered

• A living allowance (86 000 € to 168 000 € depending on the hosting country)

• A mobility allowance (21 600 €)

• If applicable, family, long-term leave and special needs allowances (18 000 €)

In addition, funding is provided to the host institution to cover the research, training and networking activities during the PhD.

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Please visit the below link to view the projects and locations avaialbile.

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