MICIU Calls: 6 Fully-Funded PhD Scholarships at ICTA-UAB
Are you ready to shape the future of environmental and social research? The Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA-UAB) is offering six fully-funded PhD positions in the framework of the María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence.
Join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community at one of Europe’s leading institutes for sustainability science.
Explore Our PhD Opportunities
- Just Tourism (PREX2024-000231 - ICTA)
Explore the global applications and theoretical foundations of Just Tourism. Conduct empirical research on its real-world implications, contradictions, and potential. Supervisor: Prof. Dan Brockington
- Human Nutrition & Isotope Analysis (PREX2024-000232 - ICTA)
Investigate human nutrition using stable carbon and nitrogen isotope analysis of fingernails and hair from modern populations in Spain. Supervisor: André Colonese
- Life-Cycle Assessment & Sustainability (PREX2024-000233 - ICTA)
Advance the transparency, interoperability, and reliability of Life Cycle Assessment databases and software to better assess the environmental, geopolitical, and equity impacts of electric vehicle and batteries production. Supervisor: Dr. Laura Talens Peiró
- Transport Policy & Social Justice (PREX2024-000234 - ICTA)
Investigate transport policy with a focus on the social justice implications of public transport fare policies. Supervisors: Monika Maciejewska & Oriol Marquet
- Climate Vulnerability & Justice (PREX2024-000235 - ICTA)
Conduct research on the vulnerabilities and adaptive capacities of Global South immigrants and racialized minorities in Southern Europe and North America in the context of biodiversity conservation and climate adaptation governance, with a particular focus on land-use related institutions. Supervisors: Prof. Isabelle Anguelovski & Prof. Esteve Corbera
- Ageing & Household Energy Metabolism (PREX2024-000236 - ICTA)
Analyze the impact of demographic shifts on household energy metabolism in Spain, drawing on existing research in and collaboration with Japanese research centres. Supervisor: Prof. Jesús Ramos Martín
The project
El projecte CEX2024-001506-M The Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) presents a bold and interdisciplinary research programme as part of its third application to the María de Maeztu Excellence initiative.
The project addresses complex socio-environmental challenges through four cross-cutting themes: Justice, Bold Alternatives, Planetary Health and Wellbeing, and Critical Data Interventions. These themes are explored across five societal challenges: Oceans, Land, Cities, Consumption, and Policies.The programme includes 10 strategic projects involving over 50 researchers and aims to:
- Advance environmental justice and equitable climate adaptation.
- Explore grassroots innovations and sustainable rural development. Improve urban sustainability, mobility, and public health.
- Enhance data-driven tools for environmental monitoring and policy.
- Foster international collaboration, open science, and inclusive training.
With a strong emphasis on co-creation, interdisciplinarity, and societal impact, ICTA-UAB seeks to position itself as a global leader in transformative environmental research and policy engagement.