Organisation/CompanyUNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE MURCIA - FUNDACIÓN UNIVERSITARIA SAN ANTONIO DE MURCIA
Research FieldChemistry » Analytical chemistry
PositionResearcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) – PhD Positions. Application Deadline: 30 Apr *********:00 (Europe/Madrid). Country: Spain. Type of Contract: Temporary. Job Status: Full-time.
DescriptionThe UCAM‐SENS unit is seeking a PhD student to join the European Project IRHIS (Interoperable Remote Health Innovation brought to Scale). The UCAM‐SENS is a leading research unit dedicated to digital transformation in healthcare, sports, food, and environmental monitoring through advanced (bio)chemical sensing, combining electrochemistry and imaging technologies.
Led by Prof. María Cuartero (ERC Fellow) and Prof. Gastón Crespo, UCAM‐SENS fosters cutting‐edge research, education, innovation, and industrial partnerships, ensuring a real‐world impact on society. The unit operates within HiTech, a research incubator and accelerator that promotes a multicultural and multidisciplinary research environment.
PhD Research FocusThe selected PhD student will contribute to IRHIS, a large‐scale European project with 20 partners, including top researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders in remote healthcare and AI‐driven innovation.
Eligibility Criteria
M.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Engineering Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, or related fields.
Proven experience in one or more of the following areas: (Bio)chemical sensors, Electrochemistry, Analytical chemistry, Wearable sensors (attach publications or master's thesis related to these topics).
Fluent English proficiency (B2/C1 level or higher).
General Skills
Work independently while collaborating within a research team.
Demonstrate problem‐solving skills and handle complex research questions.
Maintain a professional and goal‐oriented approach.
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 an international, high‐impact research environment.
Close supervision by Prof. Cuartero (ERC Fellow) and Prof. Crespo – leading experts with 250+ publications, 5 international patents, multiple technology‐based companies, multidisciplinary research clusters.
Relocation and settling support in Murcia, Spain.
Unique academic environment at UCAM, located in Murcia's 18th‐century Jerónimos Monastery, a National Monument.
Life in Murcia – Mediterranean city with sunny weather, beaches, mountains, and rich cultural heritage.
Start DateExpected start date: As soon as possible.
How to ApplySubmit your application via the UCAM recruitment system and also send your candidacy to ******, copying ******.
Join us and be part of a cutting‐edge project shaping the future of remote healthcare!
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