PhD position 2026PMF-PIPF-06 on Nanostructured Electrodes within the Martí i Franquès program

Authors: Josep Ferré Borrull

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) in Tarragona, Spain, under the supervision of Prof. Josep Ferré-Borrull. The selected candidate will work on the research on technologies for nanostructuring electrodes in energy storage applications.

Research Focus

The project aims at investigating the technologies to produce nanostructured electrodes using nanoporous anodic alumina (NAA) as a template. The research will combine technology develpoment, electrode production and energy storage deveice preparation and characterization.

Key topics include:

– Electrochemical processes to prepare nanostructured samples
– Good knowledge of characterization techniques: SEM, Potentiostat
– Data analysis skills

Candidate Profile

We seek a motivated and curious researcher passionate about renewable energy and materials science.

Requirements include:

• MSc degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry, Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Proficiency in English
• Strong background in electrochemistry
• Experience in laboratory work and data analysis and interpretation
• Good communication skills and ability to work in an international team

What We Offer

• A fully funded up to 4 years PhD position within the Martí i Franquès Program (official call opening May 11, 2026)
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities for fabrication and characterization of solar cells
• Collaboration opportunities with leading European research groups
• Living and working in Tarragona, a Mediterranean city with a high quality of life and rich cultural heritage

Application

The call Marti i Franques Program is open in this link.

Applicants are invited to contact Josep Ferré-Borrull (josep.ferre@urv.cat) for more information.

PhD position 2026PMF-PIPF-24 on Organic Solar Cells within the Martí i Franquès program

Authors: Osbel Almora

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) in Tarragona, Spain, under the supervision of Prof. Osbel Almora. The selected candidate will work on the development, characterization, and modeling of organic solar cells.

 Research Focus

The project aims to advance the understanding of physical mechanisms governing the performance and stability of organic solar cells, combining experimental techniques with physical modeling and data analysis.

Key topics include:

• Device fabrication and characterization
• Electrical and optical measurements
• Degradation and stability analysis
• Interface engineering and defect physics
• Data-driven modeling and simulation of device behavior

Candidate Profile

We seek a motivated and curious researcher passionate about renewable energy and materials science. Requirements include:

• MSc degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry, Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Proficiency in English, Spanish or Catalan
• Strong background in semiconductor physics and/or photovoltaic devices
• Experience in laboratory work, data analysis, or device simulation
• Good communication skills and ability to work in an international team

 What We Offer

• A fully funded up to 4 years PhD position within the Martí i Franquès Program (official call opening May 11, 2026)
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities for fabrication and characterization of solar cellshttps://www.urv.cat/ca/recerca/suport/programes/urv/programa-marti-franques/pipf
• Collaboration opportunities with leading European research groups
• Living and working in Tarragona, a Mediterranean city with a high quality of life and rich cultural heritage

Application

Applicants are invited to follow the instructions in the application website from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (this link)

Additionally, applicants are also recommended to fill the interview application form (this link). Communications can also be emailed to osbel.almora@urv.cat indicating “MF2026PhD” in the subject line, and including the following:

• CV
• Motivation letter
• Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees)
• Contact information for referees

Application deadline: June 12, 2026

Starting date: September 7, 2026