Federation for International Refractory Research and Education
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15 PhD positions open in REFFRACTEUR
REFFRACTEUR, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (Industrial Doctorates), is now recruiting 15 Doctoral Candidates (PhD positions) across Europe. This initiative aims to train a new generation of researchers to lead the digital and green transition of refractory materials and Europe’s high-temperature industries.
Application deadline: 8 June 2026
1 - Open to international candidates (MSCA mobility rules apply)
2 - Full details and application procedure: www.reffracteur.eu
We warmly encourage excellent MSc graduates, as well as colleagues and partners, to share this opportunity within their networks.
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Highlight of FIRE Alumni - Mathilda Derensy - Institute of Mineral Resources Engineering, RWTH Aachen University - Germany
My interest in refractories began during my engineering studies in ceramics at ENSCI Limoges, when I discovered that the refractory specialisation offered an international research experience through the FIRE program. I quickly realised that refractories are far more complex and fascinating than simple bricks.
Imerys & FIRE: Driving Innovation in Refractories Through Global Collaboration
I had the immense pleasure of being invited to talk about cooperative refractory research and education during the plenary session of the 20th China National Youth Academic Symposium on Refractories last May. The event took place in Yangzhou, China, and served as a perfect platform to promote the key mission of the Federation of International Refractory Research and Education (FIRE).
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Contact us for any information and/or to Become Member of FIRE: fire@ecers.org
