Program Overview
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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 around the world. It supports enrolment in a training and research programme in chemistry leading to the completion of a Doctoral Thesis in partnership with the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV). The programme contributes to professional career development in academia and industry.
Objectives
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 technical and soft skills—including seminars, hands‑on training with state‑of‑the‑art instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development.
Eligibility
Graduate students who have a Master’s or an equivalent degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines, completed by the time of enrolment, are eligible. Candidates should have an excellent academic record, strong commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English.
Available Positions
Supervisor: Dr. Luis Escobar
Project title: Self‑assembly of hybrid synthetic‑biological systems for fundamental and biomedical applications.
Number of positions: 1
Reference: PhD LE
Supervisor: Dr. Jesús San José, Prof. Mónica H. Pérez‑Temprano
Project title: AI‑Accelerated Photochemical Upgrading of Pollutants in Flow.
Number of positions: 1
Reference: PhD JS
Supervisor: Prof. Rubén Martín
Project title: Catalytic Functionalization of sp3 C‑H sites by Means of Chain‑Walking.
Number of positions: 1
Reference: PhD RM
Supervisor: Prof. Marcos García Suero
Project title: Single‑Atom Skeletal Editing to Impact Drug Discovery and Chemical Biology.
Number of positions: 1
Reference: PhD MG
Supervisor: Prof. José A. Berrocal
Project title: Machine‑learning‑driven discovery of mechanophores.
Number of positions: 1
Reference: PhD JB
Supervisor: Prof. Beatriz Prieto‑Simón, Eugenia Martínez‑Ferrero
Project title: Multi‑functional sensors for prompt diagnosis and therapy guidance.
Number of positions: 1
Reference: PhD BP/EMF
Supervisor: Prof. Emilio Palomares
Project title: Materials for Energy.
Number of positions: 2
Reference: PhD /13 EP
Timeline
Call opening: 25 May 2026
Call deadline: 28 June 2026
Notification to candidates: 13 July 2026
Start of fellowships: Fall 2026
Benefits & Conditions
Pre‑doctoral contract regulated under Spanish Law 14/2011. Contract is renewed annually for up to 4 years subject to satisfactory performance.
Gross yearly salary varies by PhD year:
- First and second year: 19,007.22 € per year
- Third year: 20,364.88 € per year
- Fourth year: 25,456.10 € per year
Full social security coverage, access to public health care, pension and unemployment benefits.
Enrolment costs are covered by ICIQ and reimbursed later.
Commitment to full‑time work at ICIQ;
no other fellowship or regular income allowed.
Equity & Work‑Life Balance
ICIQ follows a gender equality policy and a non‑discrimination policy based on age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language and disability. xhfqzwm Flexible working hours are offered to promote work‑life balance.
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