Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Spectroscopy in Spain
Positions in spectroscopy in spain
2 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in spectroscopy in Spain include Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia and Molecular Properties Virtual Lab.
Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia
Spain
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2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Researcher in Atomic Manipulation and Spectroscopy at the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), Bellaterra (Barcelona), Spain. The project explores sensing and optoelectronic functionalities of on-surface synthesized nanoporous graphene (NPG) and NPG-based heterostructures integrated into field-effect transistor (FET) devices. The work includes transfer of NPG to gate dielectrics, fabrication of NPG-based FETs, building heterostructures with other 2D semiconduc...
Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
+7 more
2 weeks ago
Molecular Properties Virtual Lab
Spain
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2 months ago
PhD position in Electronic Structure Theory at the Molecular Properties Virtual Lab in Spain . The project focuses on developing multireference and density functional methods for molecular properties , spectroscopy , and transition-metal chemistry . This is a strong fit for students with interests in quantum chemistry , theoretical chemistry, and computational methods for molecular systems. No detailed funding, stipend, or eligibility requirements are stated in the post. The announcement explici...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Quantum Chemistry
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2 months ago
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Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia
Spain
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2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Researcher opportunity at the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) in the Advanced Electron Nanoscopy (GAeN) Group. This position is part of the NEXPECH2 project, focused on green hydrogen , sustainable energy, and catalytic nanomaterials for photoelectrochemical (PEC) systems. The successful candidate will use advanced scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) , transmission electron microscopy (TEM) , and FIB methods to study the structure and behavior...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
+7 more
2 weeks ago
Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia
Just Landed
Spain
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Posted Yesterday
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The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position in the group of Professor Kathe Villagomez. The project combines molecular design, chemical synthesis and materials assembly to create organic and polymer-based systems. The research targets light-driven micro/nanomotors and photocatalytic applications , offering an interdisciplinary opportunity at the interface of chemistry, polymer science and materials science. Applicants should consult th...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Polymer Chemistry
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Posted Yesterday
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain
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2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral position on attosecond spectroscopy at Universidad Complutense de Madrid , Spain. This opportunity is focused on attosecond spectroscopy, an ultrafast research area that probes electron dynamics on attosecond timescales. The project title suggests work at the interface of laser physics, ultrafast optics, and time-resolved spectroscopic techniques, likely involving advanced experimental methods and analysis of fast quantum dynamics. The position is explicitly a postdoctoral opening. ...
Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Laser Physics
Ultrafast Optics
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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 |
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University of Glasgow
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Optical Physics
Ultrafast Spectroscopy
Laser Physics
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
Research Interests
Pharmacology
Biochemistry
Lipidomic
Pharmaceutic
Protein Chemistry
Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
Belgium
Research Interests
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Mechanistic Chemistry
Photocatalyst
Organometallic Chemistry
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Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Escola Universitària Salesiana de Sarrià
Spain
Research Interests
Analytical Chemistry
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Spectroscopy
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Distinguished Professor
University of the Basque Country
Spain
Research Interests
Analytical Chemistry
Biostatistics
Spectroscopy
Chemometric
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Universidad de Granada
Spain
Research Interests
Analytical Chemistry
Food Science
Spectroscopy
Physicochemical Analysis
Chemometric
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