Open PhD position - Preparation of silicon carbide ceramics with high-temperature properties

10 Feb 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, SAS

Department

Department of Ceramic

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Engineering » Materials engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

PhD Positions

Application Deadline

24 May 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Bratislava)

Country

Slovakia

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, SAS is looking for a PhD candidate to complete a whole 4-year study. 

The aim of the proposed research is to develop fully dense silicon carbide (SiC) materials with high-temperature properties. The dissertation will focus on the preparation of silicon carbide ceramics using a novel approach without traditional sintering additives and at a sintering temperature below 2000°C. The novelty of this method lies in the modification of SiC powders by freeze granulation with organic additives, followed by heat treatment of granulated powders and subsequent sintering by field-assisted sintering techniques (FAST). Moreover, due to the increasing interests and demands in propulsion-system components, aerospace applications, parts of rocket engines, etc. it is essential not only to develop this new class of materials but also to thoroughly characterize their high-temperature properties. Therefore, thermal conductivity at high temperatures, high-temperature strength in the range of 1500°C to 2000°C, and dynamic oxidation in an oxyacetylene torch at temperatures above 1700°C on such prepared materials will be characterized. Supervisor: Dr. Ondrej Hanzel

Where to apply

E-mail

ondrej.hanzel@savba.sk

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• excellent written and oral communication skills
• ability to communicate in English to an international scientific audience
• ability to work as part of an international team
• flexibility

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistryEngineering » Materials engineering

Additional Information
Benefits

• young colleagues
• pleasant atmosphere
• international cooperation

Eligibility criteria

• Obtained master’s degree or equivalent at the time of entrance examination.
• Complete submission of an electronic registration form for doctoral studies via the academic information system of the corresponding university.

Selection process

Entrance examination (online interview) in June 2026.

Additional comments

Send a CV (Europass template) and a short motivation letter for the offered PhD position to the contact person.

Website for additional job details

https://uach.sav.sk/education/phd-study/basic-informations/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry SAS

Country

Slovakia

City

Bratislava

Postal Code

84536

Street

Dubravska cesta 9

Geofield

Contact

City

Bratislava

Website

http://www.uach.sav.sk/

Street

Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 36 Bratislava 45

Postal Code

84536

STATUS: EXPIRED

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