PhD Position in 4D-STEM, Ptychography, and AI for Catalytic Materials at Institute of Nanoscience & Materials of Aragón Institute of Nanoscience & Materials of Aragón in Spain

The Institute of Nanoscience & Materials of Aragón (INMA), a Severo Ochoa Excellence Centre affiliated with CSIC and the University of Zaragoza, is offering a PhD position focused on next-generation transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques. The research project centers on 4D-STEM, ptychography, and artificial intelligence (AI) for defect detection in catalytic materials, providing a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of materials science, physics, chemistry, and computer science.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree (240 ECTS) in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Computer Engineering, or Telecom Engineering, as well as a Master’s degree (60 ECTS). Programming skills in Python are required, and prior knowledge of TEM is advantageous but not mandatory. The successful candidate will benefit from a 3-year contract, international research stays at the University of Alcalá (UAH) and ShanghaiTech, and access to state-of-the-art characterization facilities. The position includes a comprehensive training programme (~222 ECTS), opportunities to attend conferences, and international networking.

This PhD position is funded by the CSIC Momentum Programme (Next Generation EU), ensuring strong institutional support and resources. The project is ideal for students interested in advanced electron microscopy, AI-driven materials characterization, and interdisciplinary research in nanoscience and catalytic materials. For more information or to apply, candidates should contact the project team at [email protected] or [email protected].