CIMANET Doctoral Education Network
CIMANET is a doctoral education network for circular materials bioeconomy consisting of Aalto University, University of Helsinki, Åbo Akademi University, Lappeenranta University of Technology, University of Oulu, Tampere University, Hanken School of Economics, University of Jyväskylä, and University of Turku. It is part of the doctoral education pilot program funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture, aiming to increase the amount of experts in a wide range of sectors of our society. The network is coordinated by Aalto University.
CIMANET aims to provide scientific and technological competences to support the renewal of the bio-based industry through new sustainable materials and processes.
CIMANET objectives
CIMANET addresses the competence needs for a more sustainable future and will boost the number of doctorates in Finland in the field of circular materials bioeconomy. The research fields of the doctoral network comprise:
CIMANET operates in close collaboration with the industry, research and technology organizations, as well as other stakeholders to create economic and societal impact by addressing the major challenges of our century: resource sufficiency, access to clean water, and climate change. CIMANET will educate future experts and leaders to meet the needs of the industry, society, and academia. For more information about collaboration, please contact [email protected].
Aalto is now looking for candidates for the following doctoral projects:
We are looking for an enthusiastic doctoral researcher to develop lignocellulosic materials with hydrophobic and even superhydrophobic properties, for applications ranging from water-repellency to anti-fogging and barrier coatings. We expect the ideal candidate to be passionate about exploring new frontiers in this discipline and pushing beyond the current state-of-the-art, aiming at obtaining PhD degree. Our research is interdisciplinary and curiosity-driven, and we work inclusively and collaboratively.
Interested? Apply here by October 24!
We are now looking for a doctoral researcher to join the Circular Biobased Materials group at Aalto University. In this position you will have a chance to make an impact by upcycling forestry side streams (bark) into advanced packaging materials, as well as increase the overall yield of forestry products. You will use fundamental aspects of biomass chemistry, analytical methods, plant structures, and fibre science to develop methods to extract composite fibres from bark biomass. The work is done in close collaboration with an industrial partner.
Interested? Apply here by October 28!
LUT University is now looking for candidates for the following doctoral projects:
Please check the call details and requirements here.
LUT is looking for doctoral researchers for the following two projects:
1. Carbon-negative cellulose products from pulp mills, mainly involving experimental work
The project conducts proof-of-concept laboratory tests to demonstrate and determine the performance of carbon-negative thermoplasctic cellulose esters that could be used instead of polyethylene and propylene in packaging. The idea is that fatty acids produced from captured CO2 and green H2 or synthesis gas can be combined with cellulose to bind carbon normally emitted into the atmosphere by the pulp and paper industry. The work would mainly take place in our Lahti laboratories, with occasional tasks in Lappeenranta.
2. Carbon-negative cellulose products from pulp mills, mainly involving simulations, process design, and techno-economic analysis
The second position entails developing a process concept based on experimental data obtained from the first project, modelling the process, performing process simulations, and conducting a techno-economic and sustainability assessment.
Interested? Apply here by October 25!
Contact information at Aalto (network coordinator)
Contact information at partner universities
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