Postdoctoral position to work on photo(thermo)catalytic production of solar fuels

Fundacion IMDEA Energia, Spain

Updated: 14 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 May 2024

30 Apr 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Fundacion IMDEA Energia
Research Field

Engineering » Chemical engineering
Chemistry
Engineering » Materials engineering
Engineering » Other
Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

15 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

IMDEA Energy Institute is a María de Maeztu Center of Excellence whose objective is to develop R&D activities in the fields of renewable energies and clean energy technologies by establishing strong links with leading companies in the energy sector. (www.energy.imdea.org ).

IMDEA Energy is opening a Postdoctoral Position for the Photoactivated Processes Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on the productions of Solar Fuels by Photo(thermo)catalytic processes.

Tasks Description:

  • Design and synthesis of photo(thermo)catalysts.
  • Advanced characterization of catalysts using different physicochemical and optoelectronic techniques, including in situ and operando spectroscopies.
  • Photo(thermo)catalytic testing (at lab scale and semi-pilot plant scale). Catalytic tests may include CO2 reduction, hydrogen production from water, and N2 fixation to ammonia.
  • Design of photo(thermo)catalytic reactors.
  • Generation of research outputs and contribution to research with independent and original ideas.
  • Communication and dissemination of research results through high-quality scientific channels, which include high-impact scientific publications, conferences, workshops, etc.
  • Writing project proposals for national and international calls related to the research topic.
  • Supervision of doctoral, master's or bachelor degree students.

Requirements
Research Field
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Chemistry
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Engineering » Materials engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Engineering » Other
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements

Compulsory Requirements

  • PhD. degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical engineering or equivalent.
  • Experience on catalysis or photocatalysis

Other merits to value:

  • Accredited experience on heterogeneous catalysis, particularly photocatalysis and/or photothermal catalysis.
  • Experience on general characterization and photo(thermo)catalytic testing.
  • Knowledge on reactor engineering.
  • Good track record of indexed scientific publications.
  • Proven oral and written communication skills in English.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

CONDITIONS

  • Remuneration: Between 38.000 € – 41.000€ per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.

           *The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

  • Duration of the contract: Until the end of the project, with the possibility of extension.
  • Inmediate Incorporation

Eligibility criteria
  • Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
  • Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
  • Knowledge of English.
  • Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.

Additional comments

WORKPLACE

IMDEA Energía: Móstoles, Madrid.

DOCUMENTS

  • PhD Certificate
  • Cover Letter

    Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates.

     

    Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female  applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment.
    IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.


    Website for additional job details

    https://jobs.energy.imdea.org/en/offer/256

    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    Fundación IMDEA Energía
    Country
    Spain
    State/Province
    Madrid
    City
    Móstoles
    Postal Code
    28935
    Street
    Av. Ramón de la Sagra 3, Parque Tecnológico de Móstoles

    Where to apply
    Website

    https://jobs.energy.imdea.org/en/offer/256

    Contact
    State/Province

    Móstoles
    City

    Madrid
    Website

    http://www.energy.imdea.org
    Street

    Av. Ramón de la Sagra 3, Parque Tecnológico de Móstoles
    Postal Code

    28935
    E-Mail

    [email protected]

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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