Job & Scholarship
Fellowships for doctoral thesis in propulsive systems at CMT - Clean Mobility & Thermofluids, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Number of Fellowships
15Requisites
Master degree or equivalent with a background in the following topics: propulsion systems, sustainable mobility, thermo-and fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, energy, combustion, thermal engines or chemistry engineering (others may also be considered).
In addition to the consideration given to the academic records of a candidate, specific knowledge in computer science and English will be valued.
Grant conditions
In normal circumstances and depending on both the regulations of the University and the Spanish law and their possible changes, CMT - Clean Mobility & Thermofluids guarantees that the student will have a pre-doctoral contract for up to 48 months maximum.
Please note that depending on the personal situation of each student, the legal procedures to formalize the pre-doctoral contraact in Spain can take several months.
The expenses for any personal paperwork required by UPV for the enrolment are not supported by the pre-doctoral contract.
Non-European students will have to pay a supplement of about 160 € for any registration at UPV and the expenses that may be required for legalizing their documents in Spain.
Pre-doctoral contract salary according to RD 103/2019
Year 1: 19.007 €/year- Year 2: 19.007 €/year
- Year 3: 20.365 €/year
- Year 4: 25.456 €/year
This salary can be incremented in 2000 €/year according to the fulfilment of productivity objectives. If the thesis is finished before the end of the third year, an additional bonus of 5000 € will be paid.
Doctoral studies fee: 300 €/year (approx.)
Social security and unemployment insurance: 6500 €/year (approx.)
The pre-doctoral contract holders may be proposed as candidates for pre-doctoral contracts offered by official public programs (Spanish or regional governments, etc.) with additional benefits.
Place
CMT - Clean Mobility & Thermofluids, Universitat Politècnica de València. Camino de Vera s/n. 46022 Valencia (Spain).
Deadline
Applications must be sent between the 16th of February and the 30th of April 2026.
E-mail: sistemas.propulsivos@upv.es | Phone: +34 963 877 650
Undergraduate UPV students
The former collaboration internships for students have been replaced by internships ("Prácticas en empresa"), and they are linked to the development of Degree or Master Thesis. For further information, please address to the section of TFG or TFM / Exchange students of this web.
For any questions, further information, or to discuss particular cases, the contact person is J. Javier López (jolosan3@upv.es).
Post-doctoral position at CMT-Clean Mobility & Thermofluids
We’re looking for a highly skilled PhD on advanced optical techniques for combustion diagnostics to join research activities at CMT-Clean Mobility & Thermofluids. Our institute is carrying out highly detailed studies on gas turbine combustion, with a special focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuels, that should enable design more efficient and environmentally friendly aeroengines. If you have recently finished your PhD in this research field, and you’re eager to join an advanced research group, we’d love to hear from you. Applications open until January 15th 2026.
YOUR TASKS:
Participation in fundamental research on SAF combustion in simplified burners at engine-relevant pressure and temperature.
Co-Supervision of Master and PhD students.
Work within an interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of fluid dynamics, chemistry and thermal exchanges, both from an experimental and numerical point of view.
Access to state-of-the-art research tools, and opportunities to grow through international collaborations and conferences.
PREREQUISITES:
PhD degree on application of optical techniques to engineering, atmospheric science, physics, or chemistry problems.
Experience with high speed cameras, laser light sources, high-speed LEDs.
Experience with computational tools (e.g. Python, MATLAB).
Fluency in English (English level equivalent to C1)
OVERALL CONDITIONS:
3 year contract at 35000€/year. CMT will cover social security and medical insurances.
Location: Valencia, Spain
Start date: March 2026
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