IMDEA Energy is opening a Postdoctoral position for the Photoactivated Processes Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on photo(electro)catalysis.

Tasks Description:

• Advanced photochemical characterization of organic and inorganic semiconductors (including the use of Laser Flash Photolysis techniques)
• Preparation of hybrid systems and their implementation as photocatalyst for solar fuels production.
• Assembly of photoactivated catalytic devices able to work under visible-light and bias-free conditions.
• Communicate and disseminate research results through high-quality scientific channels including high impact scientific publications, presentation in international conferences, etc.
• Writing project proposals to national and international calls.
• Supervision of PhD, Master or undergraduate students.

Compulsory Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or Materials Science.
• Demonstrated experience on charge transfer dynamics in materials and organic molecules by means of laser flash photolysis.

Other merits to value:

• Solid background in organic chemistry and photochemistry.
• Experienced in national and international projects.
• Oral and written communication skills in English.

• 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.

• Full time contract.
• Remuneration: Between 38.000 € – 41.000€ Gross Salary per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.

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

IMDEA Energía: Móstoles, Madrid.