• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in biomass valorisation, hydrothermal processing, or electrochemical energy storage systems.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques for material characterization and electrochemical analysis.
• Strong motivation for interdisciplinary, sustainability-oriented research.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work across institutions and disciplines.

• Apply hydrothermal techniques to partially deacetylate chitin from seafood waste, converting it into chitosan while preserving and enhancing functional group activity.
• Optimize process parameters to ensure a solid carbon yield that meets or exceeds a 70% carbon threshold.
• Fabricate and characterize bioelectrodes derived from the valorised materials.
• Assess the electrochemical performance of the electrodes using techniques including:
• Collaborate closely with project partners and participate in dissemination activities including publications, conferences, and workshops.

Interested candidates should submit the following documents in a single PDF file:

• A cover letter detailing research interests and motivation.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s and Master’s).
• Contact details for two academic referees.