The INCEPTION – Doctoral Network aims to face zinc-based energy storage development by (i) exploring the innovative idea of supporting the development of rechargeable batteries (RB) and supercapacitors (SC) by early addressing recycling & manufacturing within Safe and Sustainable by Design framework, and (ii) by exploiting excellent expertise and advanced technologies at leading universities, research centers, enterprises, and associations across EU, UK, India and Brazil.
Simultaneously, INCEPTION addresses the significant shortage of young generation talents in this field by providing an excellent triple-i (interdisciplinary / intersectoral / international) research and training network to Doctoral Candidates, with a focus on (a) training-through-research, (b) knowledge sharing, and (c) developing novel materials for RB and SC and new workflows for effective recycling & manufacturing, as well as potential business marketing for technological outcomes.
It is expected that the Doctoral Candidates (DCs) trained within INCEPTION will maximize their ability to convert new knowledge / ideas into products and services for the industrial, social, and economic benefit, and thereafter become the future leaders in academia, industry, and the public sector.
Job Information
Organisation/Company: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Department: Materials Science and Enngineering
Research Field: Engineering » Materials engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Country: Spain
Application Deadline: 12 Oct 2025 – 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Feb 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon Europe – MSCA
Reference Number: HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01-01
Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number: 101226853
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Where to apply
E-mail: cesaminception@ua.pt
Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIGkvslXM9yVYFoaauXgYmoiVFbjWvXL64aqP…
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Materials engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Chemistry
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Master Degree or in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Engineering
Excellent-level of English (both spoken and written)
Specific Requirements
- Master Degree or equivalent in Materials Science n Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Engineering
- The documents that proof the degrees obtained abroad (i.e., not in Spanish) must be authenticated by the official education services of the country where the document was issued, and recognized by the Spanish diplomatic or consular authority, or bear the Hague Convention apostille. The same applies to translations of documents whose original language is not Spanish, French, or English (translation into one of these languages is mandatory).
- The applicant must also comply with the enrolment requirements of the Doctoral Program in Material Science and Engineering of the University Carlos III de Madrid. Refer to this website for more info.
- Proficiency in English (both written and spoken)
- A Spanish work VISA/permit will be required to sign the work contract with the selected applicant.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
MORE INFORMATION: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/376649