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[Zoltan Donko <donko.zoltan AT wigner.mta.hu>]

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Üdvözlettel, Donkó Zoltán

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Main research field: Physics, chemistry Sub research field: Plasma chemistry

Job summary:

The Instituto Superior Técnico (Lisbon, Portugal), seeks applicants for 1 
Research Grant (BI) within the project “Increasing the energy efficiency of 
plasma conversion of methane”, PTDC/FIS-PLA/2135/2012, financed by national 
funds through FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC). A MsC in any of the scientific areas above 
mentioned is required.

Job description:

The project focuses on plasma conversion of methane for the production of 
Syngas and other hydrocarbons and will focus on improving the energy 
efficiency in non-thermal or warm plasma reactors, using a dielectric barrier 
discharge (DBD) configuration at atmospheric pressure and mixtures of methane 
with other gases in different proportions. The project will explore different 
routes for this purpose, either to improve the conversion in the plasma or 
exploring the synergy with novel catalysts to promote the formation of H2 and 
CO.

The present position is mostly for experimental work required for (a) the 
project and construction of a DBD reactor for high temperature studies; (b) 
installation of a control system and equipment for electric, chemical and 
plasma diagnostic; (c) study of the methane conversion and product 
selectivity as a function of different parameters: gas temperature and 
composition, power supply pulse, reactor configuration and type of catalyst, 
and (d) Collaboration on the preparation of reports and publications.

The project involves a multidisciplinary team of physicists, chemists and 
electric engineers.

Admission requirements:

Applicants should fulfill the following requirements: - A Masters degree in 
physics engineering, chemist engineering or a closely related area. 
Experience on laboratory work, project of experimental equipment, 
measurements of electric parameters or gas chromatography are welcomed.
Legislation and regulations: Law No. 40/2004, from the 18th of August 
(Research Grant Holder Statute); FCT Regulations for Advanced Training and 
Qualification of Human Resources 2012 and IST-ID grant regulations.
Workplace: The work will be conducted at the Campus Tecnológico e Nuclear of 
IST in Sacavém (in the outskirts of Lisbon) under the scientific supervision 
of Dr. Nuno Pinhão. Grant duration: The grant will have a duration of 12 
months, renewable until for one more year.
Monthly stipend: 980€, according to the table of values of the grants awarded 
by FCT, I.P. (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). Voluntary 
Social Security (SSV) and accidents insurance are also provided.
Evaluation and selection: The selection of the applicants will be done taking 
into account: academic curriculum (25%), Master thesis and experience (60%), 
and experience in English (15%).
Selection jury: - Dr. Nuno R. Pinhão - Dr. Joaquim B. Branco - Prof Dr. Vasco 
Guerra. Publication and notification of results: The results will be made 
public through a final list ordered by candidate classification, available 
for consultation at CTN/IST and sent to all candidates by electronically 
signed email. Application period: Between the 18 February and 29th of March 
2013.
Application: Applications should be sent via email to Nuno Pinhão 
(npinhao AT ctn.ist.utl.pt)
 and should, including: - Motivation letter - Full CV - Copy of degree 
certificates – digital copy of the Master thesis - Copy of ID card or 
passport