Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Hydrology in Spain
Positions in hydrology in spain
3 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in hydrology in Spain include Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), Catalan Institute for Water Research and University of the Balearic Islands.
Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC)
Closing soon
Spain
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1 week ago
Closing soon
The Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) in Barcelona, Spain, is seeking a motivated predoctoral candidate to join the DRYLAND project and apply for an FPU or FI fellowship. This PhD opportunity focuses on understanding how drought affects soil biogeochemical cycles and mountain water quality. The project investigates how drought mobilizes carbon, nutrients, and trace elements from high-mountain soils and how these changes propagate to streams and rivers. The res...
Environmental Science
Biology
Hydrology
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1 week ago
Catalan Institute for Water Research
Closing soon
Spain
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1 week ago
Closing soon
The Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) in Girona, Spain, is recruiting one Postdoctoral Researcher (R2) for the RECREATE project, funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe framework programme. This full-time, temporary postdoctoral appointment runs for 12 months and is expected to start between December 2026 and January 2027 . The gross annual salary package is listed as 29,000€–38,000€ . The successful candidate will work on water science , water system modelling , water re...
Environmental Science
Hydrology
Python Programming
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1 week ago
University of the Balearic Islands
Closing soon
Spain
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4 weeks ago
Closing soon
PhD opportunity in Mallorca at the RiscBal Observatory, University of the Balearic Islands , within the MEDGEORISK project. This doctoral project focuses on sediment dynamics, flash floods, geomorphology, hydrology, early warning systems , and sediment connectivity in small Mediterranean catchments. The research will study how bedload pulses, channel change, and blockages affect flood conveyance, and will develop operational flood early-warning tools for the Sant Miquel catchment , monitored in ...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Geography
+6 more
4 weeks ago
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Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier
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France
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2 weeks ago
Closing soon
Université Toulouse III Paul Sabatier is offering a funded postdoctoral position within the EO4Irrig (Earth Observation for Irrigation) project under the ANR LabCom program. The work is based at CESBIO (Centre d’Études Spatiales de la Biosphère) in Toulouse, France, a major French research unit with long-standing expertise in remote sensing, hydrological and agronomic modelling, and water-cycle monitoring. The postdoctoral researcher will develop, test, and consolidate new methods for retrieving...
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Remote Sensing
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2 weeks ago
Living costs in Spain
Estimated costs in Spain.
MonthlyYearly | Spain |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €138 $150/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €2.8k $3,000/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €442 $480/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Profesora Titular de Universidad
Universidad de Jaén
Spain
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Mineralogy
Sustainable Materials
Ceramics Engineering
Alloy Chemistry
Full Professor
Universidad de Córdoba
Spain
Research Interests
Energy Engineering
Hydrology
Water Resource Management
Water Supply
Clean Energy
Full Professor
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Spain
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Algal Biology
Wastewater Treatment
Nutrient Removal
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Professor
University of Lleida
Spain
Research Interests
Hydrology
Hydrogeology
River Engineering
Freshwater Ecology
Sediment Transport
Profesor Asociado Serra Húnter
Universitat de Girona
Spain
Research Interests
Hydrology
Sedimentology
River Engineering
Sediment Transport
Freshwater Ecology
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
Hydrology
Hydrogeology
Freshwater Ecology
River Engineering
Geomorphology
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.