University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU
8 Doctoral Candidate Positions (MSCA-DN-JD) – SUS-BIOCROP
University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Villa Espana Colonia, Texas, United States
University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU
Organisation/Company University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU Department POLYMAT Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 30 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101226772 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description SUS-BIOCROP
is recruiting
8 highly motivated Doctoral Candidates (DCs)
within the framework of a
Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network – Joint Doctorate (DN-JD) .
SUS-BIOCROP brings together leading academic and research groups in
sustainable biocomposite solutions for crop protection . The consortium comprises universities and research institutions from
Spain (UPV/EHU, UVa), Portugal (University of Aveiro), Belgium (ULB), France (INSA‑LYON), the Netherlands (WU), Germany (UFR), and Argentina (UNMdP).
The network is further strengthened by
Associated Partners
that will host training activities and secondments, including
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
(linked to INSA‑LYON),
POLYMAT
(linked to UPV/EHU),
INTEMA
(linked to UNMdP),
Greenlight ,
Momentive , and
UNIBAIO .
This intersectoral and international configuration provides an excellent research and training environment, combining academic excellence with industrial exposure.
Planned start date: September 2026
Positions Available (Host → Joint PhD Awarding Institutions)
DC1:
Soil-Plant-Invertebrate Nexus for Nanoparticle Safety Assessment.
University of Aveiro → University of Aveiro & University of Valladolid
DC2:
RNAi-Based Biofungicide Development Using Lipid Vesicles.
University of Valladolid → University of Valladolid & Wageningen University
DC5:
A Physical, Sprayable, Biosourced Adhesive for Biotic Stress Reduction.
Wageningen University → Wageningen University & Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
DC6:
Biopolymer-Derived Hydrogels for Soil Moisture Retention and Quality Improvement.
National University of Mar del Plata (INTEMA) → National University of Mar del Plata & UPV/EHU
DC8:
Development of Biodegradable and Biostimulant Mulch Films for Abiotic Stress Mitigation
UPV/EHU - POLYMAT → UPV/EHU & University of Aveiro
Master’s degree (or equivalent) allowing PhD enrolment by the start date.
Background in materials/polymer science, chemistry, biotechnology, plant/agro sciences, plant pathology, ecotoxicology, or related fields.
Very good English (written/spoken).
Specific Requirements
MSCA eligibility:
mobility rule (not >12 months in the host country in the 36 months pre-recruitment); not already holding a doctoral degree.
DN-JD:
enrolment in a joint/double/multiple PhD at the awarding universities listed for the position; full-time commitment.
Mobility & secondments:
readiness to relocate to the recruiting host and to complete international secondments (academic and non‑academic).
Documents (in English, single PDF):
CV; 1-page motivation letter; academic certificates/transcripts; contact details of two referees.
Timing:
planned start September 2026; duration up to 48 months (DN-JD).
Compliance:
ability to meet host‑country employment and (if applicable) visa/residence requirements.
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Additional Information These fellowships are funded as part of the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks under the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Programme. For more information on the benefits and conditions for each contract, please visit the website https://susbiocrop.eu/
Eligibility criteria
Mobility rule.
At the date of recruitment, you must not have resided or carried out your main activity in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before recruitment.
Doctoral status.
You must be a doctoral candidate (i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment).
Academic requirement.
A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering & Materials or related disciplines that allows PhD enrolment at the recruiting host by the start date.
Proof of eligibility.
You may be asked to provide supporting documentation of your places of residence and/or main activity for the previous 36 months to verify the mobility rule.
Language.
High level of English (written and spoken); will be assessed with the motivation letter and the interview, respectively.
Selection process
The selection follows Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment (OTM‑R) and the European Charter & Code. Vacancies are published on EURAXESS with clear criteria; panels are gender-balanced where possible; feedback and a complaint mechanism are ensured.
Evaluation criteria and weights (SUS-BIOCROP Recruitment Guidelines):
Professional & scientific experience
(30%)
Interview
(40%)
Additional comments
The application process is centralised via the SUS-BIOCROP website. All applications must be submitted online as one single PDF (in English) containing:
Detailed CV
(education, experience, skills; list of publications/presentations if available).
Motivation letter
explaining your personal interest in SUS-BIOCROP and the selected DC position(s) - 1 page.
Academic certificates and records
(official English versions or certified English translations).
Two letters of recommendation
with contact details of the referees. (If letters cannot be provided by the deadline, include the referees’ contact details; letters may be requested later during the eligibility check.)
All documents must be provided
in English
and combined into a
single PDF .
Application scope:
Each candidate may apply to a
maximum of two
individual DC positions (indicate your order of preference in the motivation letter and in the online form).
Number of offers available 8 Company/Institute University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU Country Spain State/Province Guipuzcoa City Donostia‑San Sebastian Postal Code 20018 Street Avda. Tolosa 72
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Organisation/Company University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU Department POLYMAT Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 30 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101226772 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description SUS-BIOCROP
is recruiting
8 highly motivated Doctoral Candidates (DCs)
within the framework of a
Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network – Joint Doctorate (DN-JD) .
SUS-BIOCROP brings together leading academic and research groups in
sustainable biocomposite solutions for crop protection . The consortium comprises universities and research institutions from
Spain (UPV/EHU, UVa), Portugal (University of Aveiro), Belgium (ULB), France (INSA‑LYON), the Netherlands (WU), Germany (UFR), and Argentina (UNMdP).
The network is further strengthened by
Associated Partners
that will host training activities and secondments, including
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
(linked to INSA‑LYON),
POLYMAT
(linked to UPV/EHU),
INTEMA
(linked to UNMdP),
Greenlight ,
Momentive , and
UNIBAIO .
This intersectoral and international configuration provides an excellent research and training environment, combining academic excellence with industrial exposure.
Planned start date: September 2026
Positions Available (Host → Joint PhD Awarding Institutions)
DC1:
Soil-Plant-Invertebrate Nexus for Nanoparticle Safety Assessment.
University of Aveiro → University of Aveiro & University of Valladolid
DC2:
RNAi-Based Biofungicide Development Using Lipid Vesicles.
University of Valladolid → University of Valladolid & Wageningen University
DC5:
A Physical, Sprayable, Biosourced Adhesive for Biotic Stress Reduction.
Wageningen University → Wageningen University & Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
DC6:
Biopolymer-Derived Hydrogels for Soil Moisture Retention and Quality Improvement.
National University of Mar del Plata (INTEMA) → National University of Mar del Plata & UPV/EHU
DC8:
Development of Biodegradable and Biostimulant Mulch Films for Abiotic Stress Mitigation
UPV/EHU - POLYMAT → UPV/EHU & University of Aveiro
Master’s degree (or equivalent) allowing PhD enrolment by the start date.
Background in materials/polymer science, chemistry, biotechnology, plant/agro sciences, plant pathology, ecotoxicology, or related fields.
Very good English (written/spoken).
Specific Requirements
MSCA eligibility:
mobility rule (not >12 months in the host country in the 36 months pre-recruitment); not already holding a doctoral degree.
DN-JD:
enrolment in a joint/double/multiple PhD at the awarding universities listed for the position; full-time commitment.
Mobility & secondments:
readiness to relocate to the recruiting host and to complete international secondments (academic and non‑academic).
Documents (in English, single PDF):
CV; 1-page motivation letter; academic certificates/transcripts; contact details of two referees.
Timing:
planned start September 2026; duration up to 48 months (DN-JD).
Compliance:
ability to meet host‑country employment and (if applicable) visa/residence requirements.
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Additional Information These fellowships are funded as part of the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks under the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Programme. For more information on the benefits and conditions for each contract, please visit the website https://susbiocrop.eu/
Eligibility criteria
Mobility rule.
At the date of recruitment, you must not have resided or carried out your main activity in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before recruitment.
Doctoral status.
You must be a doctoral candidate (i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment).
Academic requirement.
A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering & Materials or related disciplines that allows PhD enrolment at the recruiting host by the start date.
Proof of eligibility.
You may be asked to provide supporting documentation of your places of residence and/or main activity for the previous 36 months to verify the mobility rule.
Language.
High level of English (written and spoken); will be assessed with the motivation letter and the interview, respectively.
Selection process
The selection follows Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment (OTM‑R) and the European Charter & Code. Vacancies are published on EURAXESS with clear criteria; panels are gender-balanced where possible; feedback and a complaint mechanism are ensured.
Evaluation criteria and weights (SUS-BIOCROP Recruitment Guidelines):
Professional & scientific experience
(30%)
Interview
(40%)
Additional comments
The application process is centralised via the SUS-BIOCROP website. All applications must be submitted online as one single PDF (in English) containing:
Detailed CV
(education, experience, skills; list of publications/presentations if available).
Motivation letter
explaining your personal interest in SUS-BIOCROP and the selected DC position(s) - 1 page.
Academic certificates and records
(official English versions or certified English translations).
Two letters of recommendation
with contact details of the referees. (If letters cannot be provided by the deadline, include the referees’ contact details; letters may be requested later during the eligibility check.)
All documents must be provided
in English
and combined into a
single PDF .
Application scope:
Each candidate may apply to a
maximum of two
individual DC positions (indicate your order of preference in the motivation letter and in the online form).
Number of offers available 8 Company/Institute University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU Country Spain State/Province Guipuzcoa City Donostia‑San Sebastian Postal Code 20018 Street Avda. Tolosa 72
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