Overview

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a PhD student to work in Dr. Carla Casadevall’s research group.

ICIQ is recognized internationally as a leading institution in chemistry, focused on Sustainable Catalysis, Renewable Energy and Health. The institute offers high‑quality educational programmes to masters, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.

Project Title and Description

Machine Learning and High‑Throughput Screening‑Accelerated Discovery of Photocatalytic Polymeric Vesicles for Artificial Photosynthesis

This multidisciplinary PhD project will develop and optimize bioinspired catalytic polymeric vesicles for solar fuel production and sustainable chemical synthesis, with emphasis on light‑driven CO₂ conversion. The project draws on molecular catalysis, polymer chemistry, nanoscience, photochemistry, artificial photosynthesis, computational modelling, machine learning, AI‑gui...