PhD Open position on: Electrodes functionalisation with electroactive molecules for electrocatalysis

Main Tasks and Responsibilities
The main tasks that the candidate will carry out are:
-Synthesis and characterization of electro-active compounds as redox mediators.
-Electrodes modification with the synthesized materials and their physico-chemical surface characterization.
-Evaluation of the performance of the functionalized electrodes in electrocatalysis.

About ICMAB
ICMAB is one of the world’s leading institutes in Materials Science research, located at Campus UAB, very close to Barcelona. One of the main ICMAB’s strategic objectives and missions is to make an impact in the field of new materials for applications in energy, electronics and health.
ICMAB provides facilities, state-of-the-art equipment and most importantly, excellent scientists and professionals, to assure you a rewarding environment. In the last years, we have grown up to build up a team devoted to project managing, technology transfer, innovation, communication, maintenance, technical services and administration, to team up with the researchers for the advancement of science.
The diversity of our people and the interdisciplinary research fields related to Materials Science ensures an enriching and inspiring working environment. If you are an enthusiastic and highly motivated person and would like to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment, join us!