Advanced construction materials with smart functionalities for improving concrete structures pe[...]

Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

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Organisation / Company University of Cordoba Department Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Laboratory FQM 175- Inorganic Chemistry Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Prof. Mercedes Sánchez Moreno / Dept. Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Engineering welcomes expressions of interest from Postdoctoral researchers with an excellent track record of research and publication to apply jointly with the UCO to the European Commission Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-FP) Call 2026 to be launched on

9 April 2026 .

My current research focuses on developing new multifunctional construction materials for improving concrete durability, while incorporating advanced functionalities such as anticorrosive behaviour and/or self‑healing properties. My research group is currently interested in developing new additives, based on Layered Double Hydroxides (LDH) or microcapsules encapsulating different agents to improve the performance of cementitious‑based materials enhancing durability through different strategies such as impermeabilization, corrosion inhibition and/or self‑healing performance. My projects always intend to go beyond the state‑of‑the‑art in developing cement‑based materials with added value, considering both the production of new materials and the development of repair solutions with advanced functionalities, looking for updating the performance of our developments to the requirements of the nowadays constructions.

The final goal of my research line is to be able to give answer to the current needs of sustainability, energy efficiency and maximum reduction of raw materials consumed, developing functional and more durable cement‑based construction materials.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please forward your

CV and a short motivation letter including your research area, project idea and how your research could contribute to my research line.

Expressions of interest are to be sent to by 15 May 2026

stating in the subject “EoI_MSCA-2026-PF”. xugodme The selected candidate will be invited to work on the PF application together with Prof. Mercedes Sánchez Moreno and the UCO International Projects Office as of 16 May 2026. Please ensure your agenda allows for full dedication to the proposal preparation during the summer months, since the deadline to submit proposals to the MSCA-2026-PF call is 9 September 2026.

must have a maximum of 8 years of full‑time equivalent research experience must not have resided or carried out their main activity (e.g., work, studies) in the country of the Host Institution for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline date (‘mobility rule’)