đź“Ś Summary
The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), Spain, invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in Automation & Flow Chemistry. This opportunity is offered under the newly established research group of Dr. Jesús Sanjosé-Orduna in collaboration with the Pérez-Temprano group. The project focuses on developing automated, data-driven workflows for discovering and optimizing catalytic chemical transformations using cutting-edge technologies such as robotics, microfluidics, and machine learning.
đź“Š Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | PhD Student |
| Funding | Fully Funded |
| Institute | Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) |
| Location | Tarragona, Spain |
| Start Date | October 2026 |
| Application Opening | May 2026 |
🎓 Designation
PhD Student in Automation & Flow Chemistry
🔬 Research Area
- Flow Chemistry
- Automation & Robotics in Chemistry
- Catalysis & Synthetic Organic Chemistry
- Machine Learning in Chemical Research
- Microfluidics & Data-Driven Experimentation
đź“Ť Location
Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), Tarragona, Spain (approximately one hour south of Barcelona)
âś… Eligibility / Qualification
- Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field
- Strong foundation in synthetic organic chemistry
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Interest in automation, robotics, or flow chemistry
- Willingness to learn data-driven approaches and basic coding
🧪 Job Description / Responsibilities
- Design and conduct experiments using automated platforms and microfluidic reactors
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot continuous-flow chemistry systems
- Plan, collect, and curate high-quality experimental datasets
- Apply machine learning tools for reaction optimization
- Analyze results and translate findings into actionable insights
- Prepare scientific reports and contribute to research publications
- Present findings at group meetings and international conferences
đź“ť How to Apply
Interested candidates should prepare the following:
- Updated CV
- Academic transcripts
- Statement of research interest
- Contact details of referees
📧 Send your application or inquiries to: Dr. Jesús Sanjosé-Orduna at isanjose@iciq.es
⏰ Last Date to Apply
- Applications Open: May 2026
- (Apply early as positions may close once filled)
