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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
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Universities with open PhD positions in electrochemistry in Spain include Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
Pablo Ángel García Salaberri
Closing soon
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Spain
6 days ago
Closing soon
PhD opportunity in multiphysics modeling for clean energy at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid, Spain, under the supervision of Dr. Pablo A. García-Salaberri. The project will investigate computational modeling of electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices, including fuel cells, electrolyzers, and batteries. Research will combine coupled fluid flow, heat and mass transport, electrochemical reactions, multiphysics and multiscale numerical simulations, and computational optimization...
6 days ago
Katherine Villa
Closing soon
Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia
Spain
4 weeks ago
Closing soon
Fully-funded PhD opportunity at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), Spain This call is for a PhD position in the ICIQ Fully-Funded PhD Programme 2026 – Third Call , hosted by the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) in Tarragona, Spain, in partnership with the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV). The advertised project is supervised by Prof. Katherine Villa and focuses on Light-Driven Oscillatory Micromotor Systems . The research project explores the design of ph...
4 weeks ago
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Spain
1 month ago
PhD Opportunity | FPU 2026 | Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona A PhD opening is available in the Department of Chemistry at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) for a motivated candidate interested in Materials Chemistry and Electrochemistry for Energy Applications . The research direction includes electrocatalytic materials , energy conversion , and sustainable electrochemical systems . This is a strong fit for applicants with training or experience in Chemistry , Materials Science , Chemica...
1 month ago
Celia Polop
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Spain
1 month ago
PhD opportunity at the Condensed Matter Physics Center (IFIMAC), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain, in the area of super-resolution imaging of ion transport in solid-state batteries . The project sits at the intersection of physics , materials science , chemistry , electrochemistry , and energy storage . The successful candidate will develop new optical microscopy approaches to visualize ion transport at the nanoscale and help advance understanding of fundamental transport processes in next-...
1 month ago
CIC energiGUNE
Spain
5 months ago
CIC energiGUNE invites applications for a PhD position focused on the development, adaptation, and validation of recycling strategies for next-generation lithium-ion battery waste containing silicon–graphite anode materials. The research will address both manufacturing scraps and end-of-life black mass, aiming to advance sustainable battery recycling technologies. The successful candidate will join the Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion (EESC) area, specifically the Inorganic Material...
5 months ago
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Institut Químic de Sarrià, Universitat Ramon Llull
Spain
5 days ago
Postdoctoral Researcher in Polymer Chemistry for Biomedical Applications at Institut Quimic Sarria (IQS) – Universitat Ramon Llull in Barcelona, Spain. The NanoTherapies Lab is recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the Nano4Neuro project, a collaborative initiative focused on developing a nanotechnology platform for efficient delivery of therapeutic mRNA to the central nervous system. The scientific goal is to overcome biological barriers to brain delivery and support a t...
5 days ago
Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC)
Spain
6 days ago
PhD Position in Environmental Contaminants and Microplastics The Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) is seeking a motivated predoctoral researcher for a PhD project on the analysis of environmental contaminants in water. The research combines field sampling, instrumental analysis, and data processing. The project will investigate the detection and characterisation of environmental contaminants, microplastics, and their associated additives, together with degrada...
6 days ago
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain
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. ...
2 weeks ago
Estimated costs in Spain.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() 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
Ikerbasque Research Associate and Visiting Professor
University of the Basque Country
Spain
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Electrocatalysis
Metal Chemistry
Full professor
University of Barcelona
Spain
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Metal Chemistry
Metal Complexes
Quantum Magnetism
ICREA Research Professor at UB
ICREA and the University of Barcelona
Spain
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Reactions
Organometallic Chemistry
Chemical Synthesis
Universidad de Burgos
Spain
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Li-ion Battery
Energy Storage
Ikerbasque Research Associate and Visiting Professor
University of the Basque Country
Spain
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Electrocatalysis
Metal Chemistry
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Electrochemistry
Bioanalytical Chemistry
Biosensor

Fully funded PhD scholarships in Economics at the University of Barcelona and IEB, supporting research linked to public policy, inequality, and social impact.

la Caixa Foundation supports competitive doctoral fellowships and research funding, notably the INPhINIT programme for early-stage researchers pursuing PhD training in Spain and Portugal.

The ICIQ Fully-Funded PhD Programme supports doctoral research in chemistry and related fields in Spain, offering salaried pre-doctoral contracts, social security coverage, and advanced research training.
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