• 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.Selected candidates will benefit from the ICN2 PhD Programme, which comprises a structured training path with scientific seminars, and technical and transferable skills training throughout the duration of their PhD, plus periodical monitoring and evaluation activities.

The objective is to provide students with all the support they need for the proper development of their research career.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:Selected candidates will carry out their research in cross-disciplinary research areas and/or application areas such as the ones listed below:

• CROSS-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCHo Nanomaterials &Nanofabricationo Nanocharacterisationo Modelling and simulation· APPLICATION AREAS OF RESEARCHo Healtho Energyo Environmento Information, communication and quantum technologiesCandidates can review the research lines here: the application process, candidates will be asked to select the ICN2 research group(s) they would like to join. Please visit the profiles of our groups athttp://icn2.Cat/en/researchRequirements:Candidates must fulfil the following 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.
• Specific additional eligibility requirements may apply depending on the funding schemes available.For any further clarification as to these requirements, applicants should contact ****** prior to applying.Research career profile (based on the European Framework for Research Careers):First Stage Researcher (R1)Summary of conditions:The candidates pre-selected for this programme will need to apply for competitive fellowships in order to secure the funding required to formalise their contract. The ICN2 will provide full support to these candidates for the preparation of their fellowship applications