ICIQ Fully-Funded PhD Programme 2024 – FIRST CALL

Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia ICIQ, Spain

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 10 Mar 2024

12 Feb 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia ICIQ
Research Field

Chemistry
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

10 Mar 2024 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

37.5
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number

PLEC2021-007831
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

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: weekly scientific seminars , 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.

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 call  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 positions:

Supervisor: Dr. José A. Berrocal (iciq.org)

Project: Development of polymer materials incorporating photo- and mechano-responsive molecules for sensing applications

Number of positions: 1

Reference: PhD 2024-01 JB

 

Supervisor: Prof. Julio Lloret-Fillol (iciq.org)

Project: Harnessing Light for Advanced Reductive Cross-Coupling Catalysis

Number of positions: 1

Reference: PhD 2024-02 JLL

 

Supervisor: Prof. Núria López (iciq.org)

Project: Machine Learning for the Analysis of Experimental Data

Number of positions: 1

Reference: PhD 2024-03 NL

 

Supervisor: Prof. Ruben Martin (iciq.org)

Project: Ni-catalyzed asymmetric carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions

Number of positions: 1

Reference: PhD 2024-04 RM

 

Supervisor: Prof. Marcos G. Suero (iciq.org)

Project: New catalytic carbyne transfer

Number of positions: 1

Reference: PhD 2024-05 MGS

 

Supervisor: Dr. Katherine Villa

Project: Light-driven nanorobots for Removal of Biological Agents

Number of positions: 1

Reference: PhD 2024-06 KV


Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

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.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Additional Information
Benefits

Grant Conditions

  • The awardees of an ICIQ Fully-Funded PhD position will be considered research personnel in training and they will have an employment contract (a pre-doctoral contract) which is regulated in the Spanish Law 14/2011, of June 1st , of Science, Technology and Education.
  • Pre-doctoral contracts are renewed annually for up to 4 years. Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance in the PhD studies and related research activities.
  • The gross yearly salary of the contract shall be split into 12 monthly payments and distributed as shown below:

    •                        First and Second year of PhD:           17.737,84€ /year

                           Third year of PhD:                              19.004,83€ /year

                            Fourth year of PhD:                           23.756,04€ /year

     

  • The fellowship includes full social security coverage through the Spanish Social Security system, providing access to the Spanish public health care system and pension and unemployment benefits.
  • The grant holder is entitled to temporarily interrupt the fellowship in the following situations: temporary disability, risk during pregnancy, maternity, paternity and adoption or foster care. The time elapsed during this interruption will not be accounted for against the total time.
  • The contract will take effect on the date when the awarded student joins the centre.
  • The Fully-Funded PhD includes the costs of enrolment in the PhD programme. These costs will be paid by each beneficiary to the university, and later they will be refunded by ICIQ. The PhD thesis has to be completed within 4 years.
  • The PhD awardees will work full-time at ICIQ and may not receive any other fellowship or regular income.
  • The Fully-Funded PhD position is incompatible with any other fellowship with the same purpose.

    • Eligibility criteria

    Eligibility and evaluation criteria

    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.

    • When in doubt regarding the eligibility criteria, applicants should contact ICIQ’s People unit at [email protected] prior to submission of the application.

     

    Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be evaluated according to the following evaluation criteria:

  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Personal statement.
  • Academic marks.
  • English level.
  • Personal interview for short-listed candidates.

    • Selection process

    Evaluation and Selection Process

    The evaluation and selection of the candidates will be performed by the project supervisor supported by the People unit team, and following the below procedure:

  • Submitted applications will be checked for eligibility and those not fulfilling all the criteria will be rejected. It won’t be possible to modify the application or to add missing documentation after the application has been submitted.
  • The selection will be based on the evaluation criteria described in Section III.
  • At the late stages of the selection process, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a personal interview.
  • All applicants will be notified of the final selection decision by April of 2024. The name of the awardees will be published on ICIQ’s website.

    •  

    Successful candidates will be requested to inform ICIQ whether they accept or decline the offer within five business days after being notified . The offer will be considered declined in the event that the applicant does not respond during this time.

    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.

    ICIQis committed to promoting a work-life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours.


    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    6
    Company/Institute
    Institut Català d'Investigació Química
    Country
    Spain
    State/Province
    Tarragona
    City
    Tarragona
    Postal Code
    43007
    Street
    Avinguda Països Catalans 16
    Geofield


    Where to apply
    Website

    https://careers.iciq.org/jobs/3586005-iciq-fully-funded-phd-programme-2024-firs…

    Contact
    City

    Tarragona
    Website

    http://www.iciq.org
    Street

    Avinguda dels Paissos Catalans 16
    Postal Code

    43007

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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