Organisation/Company UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE MURCIA - FUNDACIÓN UNIVERSITARIA SAN ANTONIO DE MURCIA Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 31 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary 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? No
Offer 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-SENS
UCAM-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
Required Qualifications
- M.Sc. degree in Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology, or related fields.
- Proven experience in one or more of the following areas:
o Electrochemical sensors and devices
o Energy storage/conversion systems (batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors)
o Microfluidic and lab-on-a-chip electrochemical platforms
o Advanced electrode materials and surface modifications
o In situ and operando electrochemical characterization techniques
- Fluent English proficiency (B2/C1 level or higher).
- Strong experimental, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
General Skills
We are looking for candidates who:
Can work independently while collaborating in a research team.
Demonstrate creativity and adaptability in solving research challenges.
Are highly motivated, organized, and goal-oriented.
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: September 2025
How to Apply
Submit your application via the UCAM recruitment system before the deadline (midnight, CET/CEST).
Application Requirements
- CV (max. 2 pages) detailing academic background and experience.
- Application letter (max. 2 pages) explaining:
o Your motivation for joining UCAM-SENS.
o 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.
Join us and be part of a cutting-edge project shaping the future ofelectrochemical devices!
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