Doctoral studies in Renewable Energy

Presentation

Become a qualified researcher in the field of renewable energy under the supervision of world-wide acknowledged scientists

Renewable Energy and Environment is a strategic research line for the University of Jaen. The intense research activity carried out by research groups working in the field, the creation of the Center for Advanced Studies in Energy and Environment, and the implementation of this doctoral programme obey to this strategy.

The main goal of the Center for Advanced Studies in Energy and Environment is to agglutinate and potentiate the different research, teaching and transfer activities being carried out at the university. This initiative also intends to achieve an Excellence center taking care of the study, application and development of renewable energy, and becoming a reference center for the training of professionals in this field. It aims at the exploitation of energy renewable resources with the concomitant benefits at economic, environmental, local development, technological development and institutional support levels. Another initiative to reinforce teaching and research in this field was the offer in master studies such as Renewable Energy or Technology of Photovoltaic Solar Energy Systems.

This doctoral programme is reinforced by the continued support of the University of Jaen in renewable energy and the participation of research groups with an outstanding background in research projects from international, national and autonomic calls and scientific publications in the most prestigious journals in their areas of expertise.

You may also take advantage of complementary training activities offered by the University of Jaen aimed at improving your personal and professional qualification. The quality seal awarded to the University of Jaen by the European Commission "HR Excellence in Research” identifies universities and institutions that generate and support the existence of a stimulating and encouraging research environment. The University of Jaen supports the Recommendations of the European Commission containing the “European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for Recruitment of Researchers” and has a Code of Good Research Practices and a Guide to good research practices for Doctoral Programmes.

  • To provide students with an advanced training in the field of renewable resources and environment.
  • To train PhDs with high scientific and technological capabilities enabling them to apply their acquired knowledge to the resolution of specific problems in the society.
  • To facilitate the employability of PhDs in the word of work as well as in technology research centers and public research institutions.

You may check the complete list of competencies offered by this doctoral programme.

The ideal applicant profile is people like you, who are interested in developing research in renewable energy and are willing to take advantage of the opportunities offered in this field. Applicants should be motivated for making new discoveries through research, and have the capacity for critical thinking, comprehension, interpretation and application of research results, as well as basic skills in computer tools and English language..

General access requirements for Doctoral Programmes at the University of Jaen

In general, access to an official doctoral programme is available to persons in possession of a Spanish official bachelor's degree, or equivalent, and a university master's degree.

Access is also available to persons who meet one of the following conditions:

  1. Being in possession of an official Spanish university qualification, or one of another member country of the European Higher Education Area, which qualifies them for access to a master's degree in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 of Royal Decree 1393/2007, of October 29, and having obtained a minimum of 300 ECTS credits in all official university studies, of which at least 60 must be at master's level.
  2. Being in possession of an official Spanish degree whose duration, according to the rules of Community law, is at least 300 ECTS credits. These graduates must attend the mandatory bridging courses referred to in Article 7.2 of these regulations, unless the curriculum of said degree includes research training credits equivalent in educational value to the research credits obtained in master’s degree courses.
  3. Being in possession of a university degree and, after obtaining a training place in the entrance test to specialized medical training, having obtained a positive evaluation in at least two years of training in a programme to obtain an official degree in one of the Health Science specialties.
  4. Being in possession of a degree obtained under a foreign education system, without need for official recognition, after the University has verified that said degree accredits a level of education equivalent to the Spanish official master´s degree and allows admission to doctoral studies in the country issuing the qualification. In no case shall this admission imply the official recognition of the original qualification held by the individual or its recognition for purposes other than access to doctoral studies. Regardless of this, the doctoral degree obtained will be officially valid in Spain.
  5. Being in possession of a Bachelor, Architect or Engineer degree and also having achieved the Diploma de Estudios Avanzados in accordance with the provisions of Royal Decree 778/1998, of April 30, or the research proficiency stipulated in the Royal Decree 185/1985, of January 23.
  6. Being in possession of another Spanish doctoral degree obtained under earlier university regulations.

Specific access requirements for Doctoral Studies in Renewable Energy

This doctoral programme is open to those in possession of a degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Organization Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Agronomic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronic and Automatic Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Forest Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering in Geodesy and Cartography, Architecture, Physics, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or Chemistry.

Applicants must also be in possession of a Master degree with a broad coverage of topics related to energy and environment, such as the official masters in Renewable Energy, Master in Biological resources in the natural environment, and the Master in sustainability and energy efficiency in buildings and industry.

Master degrees giving access to this doctoral programme:

  • Biotechnology and Biomedicine-Control of industrial processes-Renewable Energy-Management of biological resources in the natural environment-Chemistry- Energetic efficiency and sustainability in buildings and industry-Technology of solar and photovoltaic energy systems- Master GEOMET (Geophysics and Meteorology).

Admission criteria

The following criteria laid down in article 9.3.c of the Regulation of Doctoral Studies of the University of Jaen will apply for admission of applicants:

  1. The adequacy of the applicant background giving access to doctoral studies to the topic of the thesis. 1.0 point.
  2. The curriculum vitae of applicant. 2.5 points.
  3. The interest of the research line of the thesis for the Department, Research Centre and personnel involved in direction of the PhD thesis, as informed by the corresponding legal representative/scientific personnel involved. 1.5 points.
  4. Adequacy of the theme of the thesis to the research lines of the doctoral programme. 2.0 points.
  5. Applicant´s complementary training requirements and time availability for carrying out the thesis. 0.5 points.
  6. Availability of permanent research staff with accredited research experience at the corresponding research area solicited by applicant. 1.5 points.
  7. Available resources to carry out the research tasks proposed by applicant. 1.0 point.

In order to be admitted, the applicant must obtain a mark higher than 7 points. The applicant must also have written consent from a scientific researcher qualified according to University of Jaen rules who will act as the thesis supervisor.

Students may enroll in doctoral studies at full dedication, or part-time if duly justified. The maximum period of permanence in PhD studies will be 3 years full-time or 5 years part-time. Students may ask for an ordinary extension for one year if enrolled full-time or two years if enrolled part-time. After this, all students may ask for an extraordinary extension period of one year. Applications for the extensions provided for in current legislation are to be duly reasoned and will be resolved by the Academic Committee for the PhD programme. Students may also apply for a temporary leave for a maximum period of one year, and extendible to one further year. Students may be excluded from the programme if they do not renew enrolments or if they obtain two negative overall assessments consecutively in the training and research activities in which they are enrolled for that year.

Students with special needs may visit the University Special Education Needs Service. You may get more information on general issues related to doctoral studies at the University Academic Service and the Doctoral School.

According to the rules for enrolment of the University of Jaen, application for doctoral studies is open during the complete year. Application and enrolment in doctoral studies can be done through the University Servicio de Gestión Académica.

There are three periods for application and registration during the year. Places not covered in one period will be added to next period´s offer.

School Year 2023/2024

  • First cohort (application open until September 30, 2023; admission and registration during October, 2023)
    • Nº of places offered: 8
  • Second cohort (application open until January 31, 2024; admission and registration during February, 2024)
    • Nº of places offered: 5
  • Third cohort (application open until May 31, 2024; admission and registration during June, 2024)
    • Nº of places offered: 3

Send us your application, and you will receive a personalized response in due time.

Yearly demand for places

If you are willing to apply for grants, please check the University International Relations website.

Academic Information

This doctoral programme is based on research lines carried out by teaching and research staff that will be in charge of supervising your research work. The mentor (who may also be your supervisor or a different member of the PhD programme) will guide you through the training activities of the programme.

While the mentor must belong to the university´s permanent staff that participates in the doctoral programme, the thesis supervision can be assigned to any person participating in the programme who is in possession of a PhD degree and has a qualified research experience, either from inside or from outside of the university.

List of research topics:

  1. Research on biomass resources.
  2. Research on photovoltaic systems engineering and other techniques for renewable electric generation.
  3. Research on mechanical, energetic and environmental engineering.

The different research topics covered by this doctoral programme are supported by its research teams. The teams have enough available resources to carry out the research and have established collaborations with other research staff from different institutions and research centers both at national and international levels. The University of Jaen offers different Services for doctoral students. The programme also benefits from specific agreements established between University of Jaen and other institutions. There is also a large number of foreign institutions and research centres related to the topic of this doctoral programme.

If you are willing to apply for this doctoral programme, you will need endorsement by a mentor from UJA.

Research topic: Research on biomass resources.

Professors:

Surname, name Email ORCID code Affiliation Personal Web
Alcántara Gámez, Julio Manuel jmalcan [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8003-7844 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/bioani/contactos/alcantara-gamez-julio
Cara Corpas, Cristóbal ccara [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9967-8126 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingqui/contactos/cara-corpas-cristobal
Castro Galiano, Eulogio ecastro [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1719-6049 UJA http://www4.ujaen.es/~ecastro/
Contreras Gámez, María del Mar mcgamez [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3407-0088 UJA
https://www.ujaen.es/grupos-de-investigacion/tep233/contactos/contreras-gamez-maria-del-mar
Gallego Álvarez, Francisco Javier fgallego [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9350-7665 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/inggra/contactos/gallego-alvarez-fco-javier
Manzaneda Ávila, Antonio J. amavila [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9384-7910 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/bioani/contactos/manzaneda-avila-antonio-jose
Moya Vilar, Manuel mmoya [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1719-6049 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingqui/contactos/moya-vilar-manuel-0
Rey Zamora, Pedro José prey [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5550-0393 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/bioani/contactos/rey-zamora-pedro
Romero Pulido, Inmaculada iromero [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4152-8034 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingqui/contactos/romero-pulido-inmaculada
Ruiz Ramos, Encarnación eruiz [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8948-0765 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingqui/contactos/ruiz-ramos-encarnacion
Galán Martín Ángel galan [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1209-0985 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingqui/contactos/galan-martin-angel

Research topic: Research on photovoltaic systems engineering and other techniques for renewable electric generation.

Professors:

Surname, name EMAIL ORCID code Affiliation Personal Web
Aguilar Peña, Juan D. jaguilar [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8648-8067 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingeauto/contactos/aguilar-pena-juan-domingo
Aguilera Tejero, Jorge aguilera [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5351-0432 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingeauto/contactos/aguilera-tejero-jorge
Almonacid Cruz, Florencia facruz [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3442-4787 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingeauto/contactos/almonacid-cruz-florencia
Almonacid Puche, Gabino galmona [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6484-8903 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingeauto/contactos/almonacid-puche-gabino
Cano Ortega, Antonio acano [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6440-021X UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingele/contactos/cano-ortega-antonio
Casa Hernández, Jesús de la jcasa [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9117-1689 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingele/contactos/casa-hernandez-jesus-de-la
Casa Higueras, Juan de la delacasa [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1781-3417 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingeauto/contactos/casa-higueras-juan-de-la
Fernández Fernández, Eduardo eduardo [punto] fernandez [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7934-9755 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/investigacion-y-transferencia/contactos/eduardo-fernandez-fernandez
Fuentes Conde, Manuel mfuentes [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3131-8823 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingeauto/contactos/fuentes-conde-manuel
Gómez Vidal, Pedro pvidal [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3147-2962 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingele/contactos/gomez-vidal-pedro
Hermoso Ozaez, Manuel Jesús mhorzaez [arroba] ujaen [punto] es

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6430-3233

UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/inggra/contactos/hermoso-orzaez-manuel-jesus
Hontoria García, Leocadio hontoria [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3844-7038 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingeauto/contactos/hontoria-garcia-leocadio
Jurado Melguizo, Francisco fjurado [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8122-7415 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingele/contactos/jurado-melguizo-francisco
López Talavera, Diego dlopez [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2280-9623 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingeauto/contactos/lopez-talavera-diego
Muñoz Cerón, Emilio emunoz [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1499-3376 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/inggra/contactos/munoz-ceron-emilio
Muñoz Rodríguez, Francisco José fjmunoz [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0833-0528 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingeauto/contactos/munoz-rodriguez-francisco-javier
Nofuentes Garrido, Gustavo gnofuen [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5305-3830 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingeauto/contactos/nofuentes-garrido-gustavo
Pérez Higueras, Pedro Jesús pjperez [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2593-6983 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingeauto/contactos/perez-higueras-pedro-jesus
Pozo Vázquez, David dpozo [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1135-4926 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/fisica/contactos/pozo-vazquez-antonio-d
Sánchez Sutil, Francisco José fssutil [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9508-1728 UJA
https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingele/contactos/sanchez-sutil-francisco-jose
Rus Casas, Catalina crus [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6982-4054 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingeauto/contactos/rus-casas-catalina
Terrados Cepeda, Julio jcepeda [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1720-7545 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/inggra/contactos/terrados-cepeda-julio
Tovar Pescador, Joaquín jtovar [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0647-8964 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/fisica/contactos/tovar-pescador-joaquin
Vera Candeas, David dvera [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcig.org/0000-0002-2833-5051 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingele/contactos/vera-candeas-david

Research topic: Research on mechanical, energetic and environmental engineering.

Professors:

Surname, name EMAIL ORCID code Affiliation Personal Web
Carazo Alvarez, Daniel dcarazo [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8909-1863 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingmec/contactos/carazo-alvarez-juan-de-dios
Casanova Peláez, Pedro casanova [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org./0000-0002-7299-0790 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingeauto/contactos/casanova-pelaez-pedro
Cruz Peragón, Fernando fcruz [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9804-4137 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingmec/contactos/cruz-peragon-fernando
Díaz Garrido, Francisco A. fdiaz [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0467-542X UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingmec/contactos/diaz-garrido-francisco-alberto
Dorado Vicente, Rubén rdorado [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1979-7489 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingmec/contactos/dorado-vicente-ruben
Eliche Quesada, Dolores deliche [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3803-9595 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingqui/contactos/eliche-quesada-dolores
Felipe Sesé, Luis lfelipe [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7119-512X UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingmec/contactos/felipe-sese-luis
Fernández Aceituno, Javier jaceitun [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5994-3973 UJA
https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingmec/contactos/fernandez-aceituno-javier
Gómez de la Cruz, Francisco Javier fjgomez [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0206-832X UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingmec/contactos/gomez-de-la-cruz-francisco-javier
González Rodríguez, Ángel Gaspar agaspar [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7461-9135 UJA
https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingeauto/contactos/gonzalez-rodriguez-angel-gaspar
López Alba, Elías* elalba [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3138-1366 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingmec/contactos/lopez-alba-elias
López García, Rafael rlgarcia [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2273-4710 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingmec/contactos/lopez-garcia-rafael
Martín Doñate, Cristina cdonate [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5380-4983 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/inggra/contactos/martin-donate-cristina
Palomar Carnicero, Juan Manuel jpalomar [arroba] ujaen [punto] es http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8003-1223 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingmec/contactos/palomar-carnicero-jose-manuel
Pérez Villarejo, Luis lperezvi [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6912-9844 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingqui/contactos/perez-villarejo-luis
Rubio Paramio, Miguel Ángel marubio [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1079-2323 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/inggra/contactos/rubio-paramio-miguel-angel
Torres Jiménez, Eloísa etorres [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9689-1746 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingmec/contactos/torres-jimenez-eloisa
Vasco Olmo, José Manuel jvasco [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2250-2306 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingmec/contactos/vasco-olmo-jose-manuel
Vivar García, Marta mvivar [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0974-0780 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingeauto/contactos/vivar-garcia-marta
Luque Escamilla, Pedro peter [arroba] ujaen [punto] es https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3306-9456 UJA https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingmec/contactos/luque-escamilla-pedro-luis

During the course of your PhD thesis, you will be asked to take a set of training activities aimed at achieving the main competences that every PhD from the University of Jaen must develop by the end of doctoral studies:

Compulsory training activities

  • General: Framework of doctoral studies.
  • General: Framework of scientific research. Research policies.
  • General: Design and follow-up of research projects.
  • General: Knowledge transfer.
  • General: Dissemination of research results.
  • General: Employment and researcher career.
  • Specific: Relevant contribution from the PhD thesis.

In addition, the student may also get enrolled in other training activities (most of which are programme-specific), aimed at acquisition of specific competences of this doctoral programme.

Optional training activities:

  • General: Doctoral seminars.
  • Specific: Active participation in seminars, conferences, courses and workshops.
  • Specific: Short-term visit (minimum three months) to a foreign research institution (compulsory for students willing to achieve the International mention in their PhD degree).

You can get more detailed information on the procedures for registration for the different activities and available grants.

All general training activities are in Spanish. Some specific training activities may be in English.

PhD students must pass a yearly evaluation of their activities. This includes general compulsory activities of doctoral studies and specific optional activities offered by the programme. After enrolment, you will receive a link for completion of your Student´s record of training activities and Research plan. All the student´s activities will be registered and certified according to an established procedure.

Each year, students must present proof of participation in at least two training activities. Nonetheless, the Academic commission may issue a positive evaluation for students with only one activity if this is duly justified.

The studies are duly completed with the presentation of the PhD thesis and the student´s public dissertation.

After completion of the Research Plan and Training activities, students may proceed to the public defense of their PhD thesis once the thesis has received initial approval from the PhD thesis supervisor(s) and the Academic Committee of the PhD programme as well as final approval from the Steering Committee of the Doctoral School. In order to receive this approval, the thesis must have achieved a relevant contribution signed by the PhD student as first author. The adequacy of the contribution will be determined according to the criteria established by the Comisión Nacional Evaluadora de la Actividad Investigadora (CNEAI) for the main areas of research and knowledge.

The doctoral thesis may be developed and defended in any of the languages commonly used for scientific communication in its field of research. If the thesis is written in a foreign language, it must include a document written in Spanish and signed by the thesis supervisor(s) containing the following information: title of the thesis, table of contents, introduction, a meaningful summary and conclusions.

At the time of finishing your thesis you may need to check the rules that apply for anti-plagiarism policies, deposit and thesis defense. The following link provides detailed information on the different processes related to the doctoral thesis.

Broadening your experience in other universities now becomes essential in a scenario where information, enterprise and society are globalized. Short-term visits (of at least 3 months) to a foreing institution allow doctoral students to achieve the International mention in their diploma. In addition, the option of Joint Supervision allows you to achieve a PhD degree issued simultaneously by University of Jaen and by a foreign university. Under this modality of study, you will be assigned a thesis supervisor in each of the participating universities under the conditions laid down in the corresponding cotutelle agreement.

PhD students may also spend part or most of their training period in a company. The mention of Industrial Doctorate can be obtained provided that the topic of the thesis is embedded in the research strategy of a company to which the doctoral student is bound by a contractual agreement.

There are different sources of short-term mobility grants for doctoral students: FPU, FPI, PAIDI, Plan Operativo de Apoyo a la Investigación from the University of Jaen, Doctoral School, Erasmus mobility grants, and the Campuses of International Excellence.

Complementary Study Programs

The University of Jaén is committed to an integral training of its students. On this page you will find complementary training activities that will allow you to configure a comprehensive curriculum that favors your employability and your professional and personal development. Check this page regularly because the information is continuously updated.

There are no programs of complementary studies that match the specified filter criteria.

Career Guidance

Internship Training in Companies

The University of Jaen is aware that internships in companies can be essential to your professional career. For that reason, it offers a range of options for you to get enrolled in extracurricular internships, including the University programmes for entrepreneurial activities and Icaro programme. The calls from University of Jaen´s Plan de Apoyo a la Transferencia del Conocimiento, el Emprendimiento y la Empleabilidad may offer you multiple options to facilitate your incorporation to the world of work.

Career Prospects

  • Companies in the fields of Renewable Energy (solar, photovoltaic, biomass, hydroelectric, wind power, and other energy sources)
  • Companies specialised in assessment, consulting and auditing on energy issues
  • Universities and public or private research and development centers in the field of Energy

Coordination and Quality

The academic coordination commission is the collegiate body in charge of direction and academic management of the title. It interacts directly with the students and is in charge of programming the academic activities offered to the students, preparing the calendar, as well as other academic aspects necessary for an optimal development of the title. It will also be in charge of introducing the modifications included in the improvement process proposed by the title´s Quality Assurance System.

Composition

  • Juan de la Casa Higueras (Coordinador)
  • Eloisa Torres Jiménez (Secretaria)
  • Pedro José Rey Zamora
  • Joaquín Tovar Pescador
  • José Manuel Palomar Carnicero
  • Francisco Jurado Melguizo
  • Inmaculada Romero Pulido
  • Marta Vivar García

The Internal Quality Assurance Commission of the Doctoral programme performs the function of promoting and facilitating the continued improvement of the different activities (teaching, research, transfer of results, administrative issues) concerning the title. It also analyses the academic results and the level of satisfaction the title and prepares the improvement plan that the Academic commission will then put in practice.

Composition

  • Ángel Gaspar González Rodríguez (Coordinador)
  • Ángel Galán Martín (Secretario)
  • Juan de la Casa Higueras (vocal en representación de la Comisión Académica)
  • Eloísa Torres Jiménez ( vocal en representación de la Comisión Académica)
  • Laura Robles Lorite (estudiante)
  • Luis Pérez Villarejo (vocal-suplente)
  • Amalia Palomar Torres (estudiante-suplente)

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Theses defended

The quality assurance system of Jaen University has a two-tiered structure of responsibility. On one side, the corresponding Vice-Rectorate coordinates the quality evaluation process for the different titles, departments and university services and, on the other, the Academic Centre in charge of the title, which applies its Quality Assurance System. The Internal Quality Assurance System of this doctoral programme is available at the following link: Quality Assurance System of the Doctoral School.

All official titles given by Jaen University undergo different evaluation processes by the Directorate of Evaluation and Accreditation (DEVA) of the Agencia Andaluza del Conocimiento. The different evaluation reports of this title (verification, modification, follow-up and renewal of accreditation) are available through the following link: Evaluation Reports of University Degrees.

The relevant information for this title concerning number of new enrolments, academic results and student´s level of satisfaction with the title is available at the University Statistical Yearbook under the headings “Estudiantes” and “Satisfacción de los grupos de interés”.

You may also check the dropout rates for the titles given by Jaen University.

Employability is one of the most important elements of the quality of the title. You can take a look at the report on employability for the different titles at the University report on employability where you will find the most common professional careers of people who took this doctorate before you.