1 PhD POSITION. CODE: 048-REFINE-INE26

CIEMAT (Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas); España; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

CIEMAT (Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas) in Spain seeks a Doctor FC3, DI3 level to contribute to the Solar Thermal and Photochemical Technologies research area. The role focuses on water treatment, photocatalysis, and hydrogen production, with opportunities to publish and present at international conferences.

The candidate will lead bibliographic studies, supervise research activities, and organize pilot plant experiments addressing solar-driven water

Responsibilities

• Bibliographic studies on photocatalysis for water purification and solar fuel production.
• Development of research projects on solar water treatment and H2 production.
• Organization and supervision of research work on water treatment and disinfection in advanced oxidation pilot plants.
• Experimental studies on simultaneous H2 generation, water disinfection, and organic pollutant removal.
• Experimental analysis of the photocatalytic efficiency of active materials—immobilized and in suspension—under solar radiation for water treatment (surface and wastewater).
• Preparation of scientific-technical reports and scientific articles based on the results obtained in the project.
• Presentation of research results at project technical meetings and related national and international conferences.

Job description

Organisation/Company CIEMAT (Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas) Department RR.HH Research Field Engineering Chemistry Physics Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 16 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

048-REFINE-INE26. 1 Doctor FC3, DI3 level (Title MECES 4 Science or Engineering) assigned to the research area or scientific and technical activity entitled ‘Solar Thermal and Photochemical Technologies’.

Responsabilities:

• Bibliographic studies on photocatalysis for water purification and solar fuel production.
• Development of research projects on solar water treatment and H2 production.
• Organization and supervision of research work on water treatment and disinfection in advanced oxidation pilot plants.
• Experimental studies on simultaneous H2 generation, water disinfection, and organic pollutant removal.
• Experimental analysis of the photocatalytic efficiency of active materials—immobilized and in suspension—under solar radiation for water treatment (surface and wastewater).
• Preparation of scientific-technical reports and scientific articles based on the results obtained in the project.
• Presentation of research results at project technical meetings and related national and international conferences.