PhD student position

Departamento de Química Inorgánica Research Field: Chemistry; Engineering Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: PhD Positions Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country: Spain Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 37,5 Offer Starting Date: 11 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No Offer Description PhD student position available for the development of the tasks associated to the GRAZIE project. A highly motivated student with an ambitious perspective is desired in order to achieve the project goals. He/She will perform the following tasks: Formulation of photocurable resins and ceramic suspensions. Characterization of resins, suspensions and materials by using FTIR, rheology, microscopy, UV-Vis, mechanical properties, etc. Internationalization: short stays. Dissemination and communication: conferences, articles, etc. Undergraduate and Master students supervision. Reports writing. Where to apply Website: https://www.uam.es/uam/investigacion/ofertas-empleo/contrato-fpi2026-mam Requirements Research Field: Chemistry Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Additive manufacturing. Colloidal processing. Characterization of materials. Chemistry background. Materials background. Specific Requirements Motivation letter Recommendation letter (max. 2) Additive manufacturing. Colloidal processing. Characterization of materials. Chemistry background. Materials background. Languages: ENGLISH Level: Excellent Languages: SPANISH Level: Excellent Additional Information Benefits The grant amount is €2,121.34 gross per month. The grant includes an allocation of €7,000 for pre-doctoral stay expenses (for the 4 years). Eligibility criteria In accordance with the guidelines established in the BOE, the evaluation process shall adhere to the following criteria and sub-criteria: Criterion 1. Candidate's academic and/or scientific-technical track record (up to 50 points). Sub-criterion 1.a): Scientific-technical contributions (up to 45 points). The candidate's academic record and other curricular merits will be assessed, as well as their suitability for the tasks to be performed based on their training and professional experience. Sub-criterion 1.b): Mobility and internationalization (up to 5 points). The relevance and impact of the candidate's stays at national and international centers and/or in the industrial sector on their research career will be assessed, taking into account the prestige of the host institution and the activities carried out there. Criterion 2. Suitability of the candidate for the research activities to be undertaken (up to 50 points). The candidate's suitability for the program, project, or research activities to be undertaken will be assessed based on their prior training and experience. To this end, consideration will be given to the added value that carrying out the project represents for their research career, as well as the value contributed to the host center and team. Selection process The selection process will be conducted as follows: Stage 1: Evaluation of: CV Motivation letter Recommendation letter/s Stage 2: Short interviews (30 min) with the highest-scoring candidates based on the selection criteria. A short presentation (15 min) explaining the candidate's CV and the results of their Master's thesis. Questions (15 min). Stage 3: In-depth interview with the top 2 candidates (maximum 1 hour). Additional comments Applications to this offer must compulsory be registered through the online application system of UAM. Nevertheless, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the PI beforehand to discuss their suitability for the position, and to seek for assistance with the online application system. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Country: Spain State/Province: Madrid City: Madrid Postal Code: 28049 Street: C/ Einstein 3 Contact State/Province: Madrid City: Madrid Website: http://www.uam.es/ss/Satellite/es/home/ Street: C/ Einstein 3 Postal Code: 28049 E-Mail: mario.borlaf@uam.es