Advanced Training
ICIQ has a strong commitment to offer training programmes for undergraduates, graduate students and doctoral researchers. We prepare a new generation of researchers with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle the most important challenges in chemical research. We are convinced that an integral education beyond chemistry is crucial to achieve outstanding research results and fruitful life achievements.
Training Programmes
The ICIQ PhD Fellowship Programme is a competitive initiative that provides doctoral scholarships for talented and motivated students to conduct cutting-edge research in the field of chemistry.
ICIQ’s PhD Fellowships offer a unique opportunity to pursue a PhD thesis within one of the research groups at ICIQ, working under the supervision of one of the group leaders at the center. Students selected for the ICIQ PhD Fellowship Programme receive a competitive financial stipend to cover their expenses during the doctoral period. Additionally, they have access to ICIQ’s facilities, equipment, and resources, as well as training and professional development programs to enhance their scientific skills and interdisciplinary competencies. In 2022, the programme had 93 active doctoral students.
PhD theses defended in 2022
Throughout 2022, 23 doctoral theses were successfully defended at ICIQ and directed by Group Leaders of the Institute.
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| AUTHOR | 22/04/2020 | TITLE |
| Mabel de Fez | 11/02/2022 | Calix[4]pyrrole Cavitands for Supramolecular Sensing and Catalysis |
| Andrés Felipe Sierra Ramos | 24/02/2022 | Calix[4]pyrrole containers as molecular sensors |
| Tamás Vermes | 10/03/2022 | Gold(I) Cavitands for the Assembly of Molecular Complexity. |
| Inma Martín Torres | 11/03/2022 | Insights in Homochiral Metal-Organic Frameworks: From Their Synthesis to Enantioselective Applications” |
| Juanjo Cabezas | 24/03/2022 | The discovery and development of a Rh-catalyzed carbyne transfer platform for the skeletal modification of C(sp2)–C(sp2) bonds |
| Pau Sarró | 26/04/2022 | Organic Transformations using Transition Metals and Photoredox Catalysts |
| Klaudia Michaliszyn | 27/04/2022 | Stimuli -responsive Calix(4) pyrrole and Calix(4)arene Based receptors: from unimolecular to dimeric structures |
| Pedro Miguel Mendonça Ferreira | 14/06/2022 | Stimuli-responsive Calix[4]pyrrole and Calix[4]arene Based Receptors: from Unimolecular to Dimeric Structures |
| Chang Qiao | 23/06/2022 | Visible -light metallaphotoredox strategies for organic transformations through the cleavage of Csp3-CI bonds |
| Jordi Aragón | 23/06/2022 | Continuous Flow Catalysis for the Valorization of Carbon Dioxide |
| Nicola Zanda | 27/06/2022 | Understanding Nickel Catalysis at the Molecular Level: Insights into C-O Functionalization and Electron Transfer Events |
| Craig Day | 01/07/2022 | More is Different Modern Computational Modeling for Heterogeneous Catalysis |
| Sergio Pablo García Carrillo | 11/07/2022 | Development and Mechanistic Study of Well-defined Catalysts for the CO2 and H2O Reduction Reactions |
| Sergio Fernández Martín | 13/07/2022 | Modeling the Self-Assembly of Cage Molecules |
| Raúl Pérez Soto | 29/07/2022 | Dithiocarbamates: new organic catalysts for the photochemical generation of radicals |
| Davide Spinnato | 07/09/2022 | Nickel and Iron Complexes for electrochemical proton and Carbon dioxide reduction |
| Navid Jameei Moghaddam | 09/09/2022 | Dynamic Covalent Capsules based on Calix(4) pyrrole scaffolds, |
| Chiara Mirabella | 13/09/2022 | Dynamic Covalent Capsules based on Calix[4]pyrrole scaffolds |
| Matteo Balletti | 10/10/2022 | POMSimulator: a Method for Understanding the Multi-Equilibria and Self-Assembly Processes of Polyoxometalates |
| Enric Petrus | 10/11/2022 | Development and mechanistic study of Single Sites in 2D-Covalent Organic Frameworks for CO2 Electroreduction |
| Geyla Caridad Dubed Bandomo | 22/11/2022 | Catqalytic transformations enabled by dual nickel-photoredox manifolds |
| Bradley Higginson | 17/11/2022 | Catalytic transformations enabled by dual nickel-photoredox manifolds |
| Albert Sabadell Rendón | 12/12/2022 | Interpretable models to explain Heterogeneous Catalysis |
Master programmes
ICIQ offers two master’s training programmes in collaboration with public universities in Catalonia, aimed at providing advanced education to students.
– Master in Synthesis, Catalysis and Molecular Design (ICIQ – Universitat Rovira i Virgili):
ICIQ, in collaboration with Universitat Rovira i Virgili, launched the Master in Synthesis, Catalysis, and Molecular Design. This is a 60-credit programme conducted in English over an academic year. The Master provides a comprehensive overview of synthetic and catalytic processes, as well as the design of chemical processes at both laboratory and computational levels. It is primarily oriented towards research, equipping students with the tools to pursue a research career. The first semester is theoretical, with lectures given by researchers from ICIQ and professors from Universitat Rovira i Virgili. The second semester is entirely laboratory-based to facilitate the completion of the master’s thesis, supervised by one of the group leaders at ICIQ or a professor from URV.
– Master in Multidisciplinary Research in Experimental Sciences (BIST- Universitat Pompeu Fabra):
This is a joint academic program of the Department of Experimental and Health Sciences of UPF (DCEXS, UPF) and the Institute of Science and Technology of Barcelona (BIST). It offers multidisciplinary training that allows students to explore various branches of science and acquire broad knowledge in areas such as biology, physics, chemistry, and computer science. In addition to research training, the master’s program also provides professional skills in scientific communication, project management, and innovation. Monthly seminars conducted by scientists from around the world and an intensive winter school offering lectures and hands-on training in advanced experimental techniques are noteworthy.
Within the master’s programmes, ICIQ offers students the opportunity to undertake a research project with one of the research groups at the Institute.
Transferable Skills Courses
ICIQ works to offer complementary training adapted to the needs of our researchers. Apart from the recognized seminar programs, ICIQ promotes courses that address important skills to take advantage of in the development of a research career.
In 2022, more than 100 training activities took place. Below are the most prominent ones by research:
|
TRAINING COURSE NAME |
AUDIENCE |
OBJECTIVE |
PROVIDER |
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How to succeed in your PhD 1 |
1st year PhD students |
Designed for first year doctoral researchers, it provides practical skills to increase effectiveness and meet the challenges of a PhD. |
BIST |
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How to Succeed in your PhD2 |
2nd-3rd year PhD students |
Designed for second and third year doctoral researchers, this course offers the opportunity to focus on developing competences for successful self-management and development during the doctorate. |
BIST |
|
Thesis Writing Bootcamp |
3rd-4th year PhD students |
Aimed at final year doctoral students working on their thesis, the course offers a mix of theory and tools, practical experience and discussions on how to successfully write a PhD thesis. |
BIST/Cambridge Associates |
|
From Science to Business |
Senior Researchers/ Postdocs |
This course aims to increase the speed of turning innovation and knowledge into new ventures. The course will prepare participants to get acquainted with the business world, learn how companies work and create value and understand the new venture creation process. |
BIST/ESADE |
|
Scientific Project Management |
GLs, Postdoc, staff |
The course aims to offer a very broad and general vision of the Project Management framework. |
BIST |
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Career Development |
Postdocs |
Professional development, how to write a good CV (academic and non-academic) and how to conduct a job interview. |
Alicia Monleon |
|
Python Basic ICIQ |
Researchers |
Introduction to Numpy,Myth, tabular data and parallel computing. |
Manuel González |
|
Unconscious Bias for Principal Investigators and hiring managers. |
Group Leaders |
The main goal of the course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to minimize the impact of unconscious bias when making decisions. |
Challenge Consultancy |
|
Leadership in Action |
Postdocs |
Develop skills for successful self-management and development needed to progress in your professional career. |
BIST/Broad Associates |
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BIST Synergies: 3 sessions |
GLs, Postdocs, Project Management Staff |
How to prepare a competitive ERC Synergy Grant application: understanding the call aim, and the key elements to be included in the proposal. |
BIST |
|
MSCA-PF 2022 Workshop |
Postdocs |
How to write an MSCA proposal. |
ICIQ (RPIC unit) |
|
BIST Career Week |
Researchers (PhD/Postdoc) |
BIST Career Week features workshops, roundtables, and a job marketplace to support the career progression of BIST Community researchers. Face to face interviews take place in the Job Marketplace, organized in collaboration with Barcelona Activa. |
BIST |
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Communication skills for Women |
Research Communication Staff |
How to improve communication skills and their direct impact in the quality of work relationships. The course tackles topics like emotional management, assertiveness, active listening, feedback and situational communication. |
BIST |
|
To the Mothers of Science |
Senior Female Researchers |
The Mothers of Science programme offers supporting grants and coaching sessions to talented BIST women researchers to recognise their roles as scientists and mothers, and to support them along their way to becoming pioneers in their fields. |
BIST |
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Curs de Suport Vital Bàsic i ús del DEA |
Management and Research Support Staff |
Learn how to apply Basic Life Support protocols and train participants on the use of the DEA device |
Spanish Red Cross |
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Primers Auxilis i socorrisme laboral davant riscs químics |
Management and Research Support Staff |
• Acquire abilities and skills in the basic application of first aid. |
CIEF Group |
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Prevenció i extinció d’incendis amb pràctiques amb ERA |
Management and Research Support Staff |
• Deepen knowledge about protection and prevention techniques, against the risk of fire and explosions. |
CIEF Group |
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Intervenció en emergències de Risc Químic |
Management and Research Support Staff |
• Deepen knowledge about protection and prevention techniques against chemical risk. |
CIEF Group |