PhD Fellowships

ScienceCareers.eu; España; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering, POLYMAT Fundazioa in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain, invites candidates for a doctoral research position starting 2027. The program seeks enthusiastic applicants with a passion for chemistry, polymer science, and materials engineering and offers structured training toward a doctoral degree.

Applicants should hold a BSc and MSc and demonstrate good English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold a relevant BSc and MSc, or equivalent qualifications allowing admission to doctoral studies, by the starting date (2027).
• Good communication skills, including a good command of written and spoken English, are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research and prepare reports and publications.
• Complete a doctoral thesis.

Education

Bachelor's degree (BSc)

Master's degree (MSc)

Tools

Raman spectroscopy

FTIR

NMR

AFM

Impedance spectroscopy

Job description

Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering, POLYMAT Fundazioa

Organisation/Company Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering, POLYMAT Fundazioa Research Field Chemistry » Applied chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 3 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Applicants should hold a relevant BSc and MSc, or equivalent qualifications allowing admission to doctoral studies, by the starting date (2027). We seek enthusiastic candidates with a passion for research, scientific curiosity and a willingness to learn. Good communication skills, including a good command of written and spoken English, are essential.

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage: polymer synthesis, electrochemistry, and materials characterisation using techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, NMR, AFM and impedance spectroscopy. Prior experience in these techniques is desirable but not essential.

Successful candidates will undertake research, prepare reports and publications, and complete a doctoral thesis. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a telephone interview.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute basque center for macromolecular desighn and engineering Country Spain State/Province Guipúzcoa City donostia-san sebatian Postal Code 20018 Street Avenida de Tolosa 72