Doctoral Researcher in the MSCA Cofund DP-FOBI Doctoral Programme, Chemistry and Sustainable Te[...]

Doctoral Researcher in the MSCA Cofund DP-FOBI Doctoral Programme, Chemistry and Sustainable Technology

The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Department of Chemistry

Research theme: Bioactivity of biomass‑derived chemical fractions in material applications

The University of Eastern Finland invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position (4 years) in the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions COFUND Doctoral Programme for Advancing Forest‑Based Bioeconomy (DP‑FOBI). The position is based on Joensuu campus, and it is expected to begin no later than 1 April 2027. Applications must be submitted no later than 10 August 2026.

Description of the research theme

The research project focuses on the isolation, purification, and functional evaluation of bioactive chemical compounds derived from biomass fractions, with particular emphasis on forest‑based side streams such as bark and other lignocellulosic residues. Build...