2 PhD positions within the MSCA Doctoral Network "POLY4EV" at the University of Padova, Italy

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description The MOC Lab at the University of Padova is recruiting two PhD students within POLY4EV - Molecularly Designed Polymers for Electric Vehicles, a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) bringing together leading European universities and industrial partners in polymer chemistry, tribology, thermal management and EV technologies. Our group develops advanced polymeric materials through molecular design and precise control of macromolecular composition, functionality and topology. Within POLY4EV, two PhD projects will focus on the development of functional polymers for lubrication and thermal management in next-generation electric vehicles. As a doctoral candidate, your research will focus strongly on experimental organic and polymer chemistry, combining monomer design and synthesis, controlled polymerization, macromolecular engineering and advanced polymer characterization. Depending on the project, you will develop branched/cyclic polymer additives for friction control or thermoresponsive polymers for efficient heat exchange. The 2 PhD projects are:. PhD 1 (corresponding to DC 1 in POLY4EV project list): Architecturally controlled polymers for EV lubricants - Design and synthesis of branched and cyclic polymers to determine how composition and topology control friction and wear in EV lubricant formulations. PhD 2 (corresponding to DC 8 in POLY4EV project list): Thermoresponsiv