3 PhD positions in the history of science and technology

[Anna Åberg]

Dear all,

 

The Institute for the History of Science (iHC) at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is searching for 3 full-time 4-year doctoral researchers in the history of science and technology, or related fields, starting in October-December 2026. 

The 3 PhD projects explore the historical evolution of energy and sustainability. Here is more info about the particular topics:

 

Concrete landscapes: technology, politics, and environment in the twentieth century

 

Contentious “Green Transitions”: Renewable energies and geopolitical materials in historical perspectives

 

The role of Materials Science in the historical construction of small-scale research

These contracts are part of PHYNEST, a Horizon Europe MSCA-COFUND doctoral programme coordinated by the UAB. The call timeline is as follows:

 

Online Info Day: January 12, 2026. Register here

Application deadline: February 28, 2026, at 24:00 CET.

Fellowship start date: October – December 2026 (flexible start).

Knowledge of Catalan or Spanish languages is NOT required. 

Please distribute widely and get in touch if you have any questions (jaume.valent...@uab.cat).