8 PhD Positions in Synthetic Electrochemistry and Electro-Photocatalysis (MSCA-Doctoral Network “Electrify-It”)

The MSCA-Doctoral Network 'Electrify-It' offers 8 fully funded PhD positions across a consortium of top European institutions, including the Autonomous University of Madrid. This innovative program is dedicated to training doctoral candidates in the rapidly advancing fields of synthetic electrochemistry and electro-photocatalysis within organic chemistry. The multidisciplinary training program is designed to provide not only advanced scientific knowledge but also essential networking and industrial skills, preparing students to excel in both academic and industrial environments. Each doctoral candidate will be hired for 36 or 48 months, depending on the host institution, and will participate in two three-month research stays at different partner institutions within the consortium, promoting international collaboration and broadening research perspectives. The positions are funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions under Horizon Europe, offering highly competitive salaries and benefits, including a monthly living allowance (country-dependent), mobility allowance, and family allowance if applicable. At the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, the PhD position is for 36 months with a monthly living allowance of €3,833.56, plus mobility and family allowances. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a Master’s in Organic Chemistry, comply with the MSCA mobility rule (not having resided or worked in Spain for more than 12 months in the past 3 years), and be within the first four years of their research career without having been awarded a doctoral degree. The application process requires submission of a CV (with detailed marks), motivation letter, and at least one recommendation letter, sent by email to the consortium. The deadline for applications is 15 February 2026, with positions expected to start between June and September 2026. This is an exceptional opportunity for early-career researchers to join a vibrant, international research network and contribute to advances in sustainable organic synthesis through electrochemical and photochemical methods. The program is coordinated by Dr. Leyre Marzo at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and the consortium includes leading researchers from institutions in Germany, France, Poland, Sweden, and the UK. Successful candidates will benefit from a dynamic, collaborative environment and gain valuable experience through research stays at partner institutions, enhancing their scientific and professional development.