PhD Position in Computational Physics and Biofluid Dynamics at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Joan Oró Predoctoral Fellowship) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in Spain

The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Barcelona is offering a PhD position in the fields of computational physics and biofluid dynamics, supported by the Joan Oró predoctoral fellowship. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in advanced research involving numerical methods, fluid mechanics, and interdisciplinary applications at the interface of physics and biology.

The position is supervised by Assistant Professor Francesco Capuano, an expert in computational physics and biofluid dynamics. The research will be conducted at UPC, a leading technical university in Spain, with a strong focus on scientific and engineering disciplines. The successful candidate will join a vibrant research environment in Barcelona, collaborating with other researchers and benefiting from state-of-the-art facilities.

The Joan Oró predoctoral fellowship is a competitive, fully funded program managed by the Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca (AGAUR) and the Departament de Recerca i Universitats. It provides a contract for predoctoral researchers, covering salary and social security contributions for the duration of the PhD. The fellowship is open to candidates who have completed a bachelor's or master's degree within the European Higher Education Area, or who are enrolled in a doctoral program in Catalonia. A high academic record (minimum GPA 6.5/10 or equivalent) is essential, and the degree leading to the PhD must have been completed between January 1, 2023, and the contract start date, with possible extensions for certain personal circumstances.

Applicants must not have previously received Joan Oró FI, FI-SDUR, or FI-STEP predoctoral contracts, nor held a predoctoral contract for more than 12 months. A thesis supervisor at the host institution is required, and a signed declaration from the supervisor must be included in the application. Additional required documentation includes academic transcripts, equivalence statements for foreign degrees, and proof of enrollment or completion of relevant degrees.

The application process involves contacting Prof. Capuano directly with a CV and a brief statement of research interests, followed by submission of the official application online during the window from January 14, 2026, to January 30, 2026. Detailed instructions and forms are available on the AGAUR website. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated students with a strong background in physics, mathematics, or engineering, and a keen interest in computational and interdisciplinary research.

For more information, visit the official fellowship page or contact Prof. Capuano at francesco.capuano@upc.edu.