Organisation/Company UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE MURCIA - FUNDACIÓN UNIVERSITARIA SAN ANTONIO DE MURCIA Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Apr 2023 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer Description The UCAM-SENS unit is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join its cutting-edge research in electrochemical devices.
This position focuses on the development of next generation electrochemical platforms for sensing, energy conversion, and biomedical applications.
About UCAM-SENSUCAM-SENS is a leading research unit dedicated to electrochemical innovation for healthcare, environmental monitoring, and energy solutions.
By integrating electrochemistry with advanced materials and engineering, the unit delivers pioneering solutions with real‑world impact.
Led by Prof. María Cuartero (ERC Fellow) and Prof. Gaston Crespo, UCAM-SENS fosters research excellence, education, and industry collaboration.
The unit operates within HiTech, a research incubator that promotes a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
PhD Research Focus The selected PhD student will contribute to the design, fabrication, and optimization of electrochemical devices, exploring novel electrode materials, miniaturization strategies, and real‑time analytical capabilities for diverse applications, including biosensing and energy storage.
Position Requirements
M.Sc. degree in Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology, or related fields.
Required Qualifications
* Proven experience in one or more of the following areas: Electrochemical sensors and devices, Energy storage/conversion systems (batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors), Microfluidic and lab‑on‑a‑chip electrochemical platforms, Advanced electrode materials and surface modifications, In situ and operando electrochemical characterization techniques, Fluent English proficiency (B2/C1 level or higher).
Strong experimental, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
General Skills
* Can work independently while collaborating in a research team.
* Demonstrate creativity and adaptability in solving research challenges.
* Are highly motivated, organized, and goal‑oriented.
Application Requirements
* CV (max. 2 pages) detailing academic background and experience.
* Application letter (max. 2 pages) explaining: Your motivation for joining UCAM‑SENS. How your background aligns with the PhD project.
* Copies of diplomas and transcripts (translated into English or Spanish if necessary).
* Proof of English proficiency (if applicable).
* Representative publications or technical reports (include abstracts and web links for long documents).
* Reference letters from previous supervisors or professors.
What We Offer
* PhD degree (3‑4 years) in a highly interdisciplinary and impactful research environment.
* Close supervision by leading experts in electrochemical devices: 250+ publications (85% in Q1, 80% in D1 journals), 5 international patents, multiple technology‑based startups.
* State‑of‑the‑art laboratories equipped for advanced electrochemical research.
* Multidisciplinary collaboration opportunities within academia and industry.
* Support for relocation and settling in Murcia, Spain.
* A unique academic setting at UCAM, housed in the historic Jerónimos Monastery, a National Monument.
* Life in Murcia – a Mediterranean city with 300+ sunny days per year, beautiful beaches (Costa Cálida), mountains, and a rich cultural heritage.
* Start date: As soon as possible.
How to Apply
Submit your application via the UCAM recruitment system and also send your candidacy to ******, copying ****** us and be part of a cutting‑edge project shaping the future of electrochemical devices!
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