Icn2 Phd Programme

**Programme description**:
The ICN2 offers a competitive PhD Programme to talented students who wish to develop a research career at one of the top European institutions in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Selected students will have the opportunity to develop their PhD thesis in a topic at the cutting-edge of nanoresearch in a stimulating environment with access to outstanding research infrastructure.

The ICN2 actively promotes international and interdisciplinary research. As such, our PhD students are strongly encouraged to undertake mobility actions, like research visits abroad (including industrial placements), collaborations with national and international partners, and conference and workshop attendance. The overall goal is to maximise the student’s career prospects after completing their PhD, improving their chances of continuing their research at prominent institutions worldwide in academia and/or industry.

**Research areas and groups**:

- CROSS-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH
- Nanomaterials &Nanofabrication
- Nanocharacterisation
- Modelling and simulation
- APPLICATION AREAS OF RESEARCH
- Health
- Energy
- Environment

**Requirements**:

- Have obtained a Master’s or equivalent degree in a field of science, related to ICN2 research activities or group they would like to join, by the date of incorporation.
- Have an excellent academic record and strong commitment to scientific research. Previous research experience is highly regarded.
- High level of English.

**Research career profile (based on the European Framework for Research Careers)**:
First Stage Researcher (R1)

**Summary of conditions**:

- Full-time working contract as a PhD researcher. Contracts include medical care under the Spanish public healthcare system and workplace accident insurance.
- Relocation support.
- ICN2 social benefits: life insurance, flexible timetable, flexible compensation package.
- Training and monitoring programme: Students admitted to the ICN2 PhD Programme will have full access to the scientific, technical and transferable skills training and relevant monitoring activities organised each year.

**How to apply**:

- A cover letter.
- A full CV, including contact details.
- 2 reference letters.

**Selection process**:
Call opening: 10 May 2024

Committee evaluation: July - September 2024

**Equal opportunities**:
The ICN2 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and the inclusion of people with disabilities.

ICN2 is following the procedure for contract of people with disabilities according with article 59 of the Royal Decree 1/2015, of 30 of October.