ICIQ Fully-Funded PhD Programme 2024 – SECOND CALL

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ICIQ Fully-Funded PhD Programme 2024 – SECOND CALL

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ICIQ

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The Fully-Funded PhD Programme offered by The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is aimed at exceptional graduate students from all over the world, to support their enrolment in a training and research programme in the field of chemistry, ultimately leading to the completion of a Doctoral Thesis in partnership with the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV). The programme will also contribute to their professional career development, in the fields of academia and industry.This objective is achieved by:

• The performance of an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader, in a creative and stimulating scientific environment.
• Opportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions.
• Opportunities for complementary training in both technical and soft skills. Trainings are designed to ensure a successful career:

, hands-on training in the use of state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development. ICIQ offers a yearly personalized training programme for PhD students, SHARP, which takes place during the course of 2 weeks, with trainings focused on their given PhD year.The programme is addressed to highly qualified and talented graduate students with a keen interest in chemical research. Candidates should have an excellent academic record, strong commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English.Admission to the programme is on a competitive basis.Only one application per person will be considered. In case of multiple applications, only the first application submitted will be taken into consideration.Candidates must ensure that all the required documentation is included before submitting the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.The programme is open to graduate students, from any nationality that fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

• Candidates must have a Master’s or an equivalent degree in the areas of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines that must be completed by the time of enrolment in the PhD programme.

Please refer to the attached document with detailed information on the available positions, the grant conditions, application documents and the fellowship eligibility criteria.ICIQ follows in its selection process a gender equality opportunity policy and a non-discrimination policy on the basis of age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language and disability.ICIQ is committed to promoting a work-life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours.Available positionsSupervisor:Project: Light-driven nanorobots for Removal of Biological Agents.Number of positions: 1Reference: PhD 2024-07 KV

Supervisor:Project: 3D-printed photocatalytic materials for energy applications.Number of positions: 1Reference: PhD 2024-08 KVSupervisor:Project: Development of single junction and multijunction solar cells through the application of self-assembled molecules.Number of positions: 1Reference: PhD 2024-09 EPSupervisor:Project: Understanding the relationship between structure and performance of novel materials for energy applications.Number of positions: 1Reference: PhD 2024-10 EPSupervisor:Project: Redox Catalysis for Solar Fuels.Number of positions: 2Reference: PhD 2024-11/12 ALLSupervisor:Project: Statistical treatments for computational homogeneous catalysis.Number of positions: 1Reference: PhD 2024-13 FMSupervisor:Project: Machine Learning for the Analysis of Experimental Data.Number of positions: 1Reference: PhD 2024-14 NLSupervisor:Project: Computational modelling of inorganic/organic hybrid assemblies for energy conversion.Number of positions: 1Reference: PhD 2024-15 CBSupervisor:Project: Development of polymer materials incorporating photo- and mechano-responsive molecules for sensing applications.Number of positions: 1Reference: PhD 2024-16 JBSupervisor:Project: Synthetic receptors and sensors for the supramolecular detection of relevant biomarkers related to human health.Number of positions: 1Reference: PhD 2024-17 PB20 years leading frontier research and scientific career developmentThe Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia stands as a forefront research centre dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge, with a commitment to addressing social and economic challenges, such as climate change, sustainable raw material supply and energy sources.Distinguished with two Severo Ochoa excellence accreditations, ICIQ is globally recognized as a benchmark in cutting-edge chemical research. Our Institute comprises 316 researchers, organized into 18 research groups that specialize in sustainable catalysis, renewable energies, and health. Excellence is propelled through the seamless integration of computational and experimental research methodologies.ICIQ researchers have achieved significant success, securing 25 projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC Grants). Additionally, 8 of our researchers hold ICREA professorships, solidifying ICIQ’s position as a premier centre attracting international talent.Situated in Tarragona, at the heart of Southern Europe’s major petrochemical complex, ICIQ actively collaborates with the industry, facilitating the transfer of knowledge and driving the development of innovative applications, with a distinct emphasis on patents and spin-offs. A cornerstone of our mission is the training of the next generation of scientists through high-level education programmes.As a CERCA centre and member of BIST, ICIQ is committed to shaping the future of chemical research as a driving force for contributing to a sustainable and equitable development. For further information, please visit © 2024. All rights reserved.

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Tarragona

Job date

Wed, 29 May 2024 04:46:04 GMT

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