Santiago Aparicio

PhD opportunity in multiscale modelling, molecular simulation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning for materials design at the University of Burgos (ICCRAM), Spain. The research group led by Prof. Santiago Aparicio is seeking highly motivated candidates to develop a PhD project at the interface of computational chemistry , materials science , and AI/ML , with a strong emphasis on environmental and sustainability applications. The exact PhD topic will be tailored to the selected candidate’s background and interests. Preferred backgrounds: Chemistry / Physical Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering and related fields, Materials Science, Chemical/Materials/Environmental Engineering, and Computational Science or closely related disciplines. Experience in computational chemistry, molecular simulation, programming, data science, or machine learning is welcome, but candidates who want to build these skills are also encouraged to apply. Eligibility for the Ramón Areces 2026 call: a university degree of at least 240 ECTS; academic average strictly above 7.5/10; preference for candidates who obtained the qualifying degree between 2022 and 2026; admission to, or eligibility for admission to, a face-to-face PhD programme in Spain before the fellowship is formalised; and no prior PhD or predoctoral contract longer than six months. Funding route: the group will support applications to the 2026 Fundación Ramón Areces PhD Fellowships in Sciences of Life and Matter . The post does not specify stipend or tuition details, but it is presented as a funded PhD fellowship pathway. How to apply: contact Prof. Santiago Aparicio as soon as possible. Send a CV, academic transcript including average grade and ECTS, and a short statement of research interests. The deadline for the fellowship call is 2 October 2026 . Useful links: research profile, ICCRAM page, and Ramón Areces call are included in the post.