The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a PhD student to work in Dr. Carla Casadevall’s Research Group.
ICIQ is one of the world’s internationally recognized leading institutions in the field of chemistry committed to solving major social and economic challenges by conducting top quality research in three main areas: Sustainable Catalysis, Renewable Energy and Health. The institute also aims at training the future generation of scientists by offering high‑quality educational programs to masters, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (full details on
Training and Research Opportunities
- The performance of an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader, in a creative and stimulating scientific environment.
- Opportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions.
- Opportunities for complementary training in both technical and soft skills. The educational framework is designed to ensure a successful career: scientific seminars,



hands‑on training in the use of state‑of‑the‑art scientific instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development. ICIQ offers a yearly personalized training programme for PhD students, SHARP, which takes place during the course of 2 weeks, with training focused on their given PhD year.

Project Title and Description
Machine Learning and High‑Throughput Screening‑Accelerated Discovery of Photocatalytic Polymeric Vesicles for Artificial Photosynthesis
This multidisciplinary PhD project lies at the interface of molecular catalysis, polymer chemistry, nanoscience, photochemistry and artificial photosynthesis. The project aims to develop and optimize bioinspired catalytic polymeric vesicles for solar fuel production and sustainable chemical synthesis, with particular emphasis on light‑driven CO₂ conversion.
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