IMDEA Energy is opening a Laboratory Technician position  for the Thermochemical Processes Unit and Advanced Porous Materials Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on the Catalysts based on metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and zeolites for catalytic applications in the MAD VUELA SOSTENIBLE project. In particular, the MAD VUELA SOSTENIBLE, a project granted by the Regional Government of Madrid, aims to research on new technologies to produce sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) with a low carbon footprint from wastes.

The requirements are as follows:

Tasks Description:

• Large scale synthesis of catalysts using different synthetic methods (e.g. solvothermal, microwaves).
• Full characterization of the catalysts using a large panel of techniques.
• Supporting catalytic testing
• General lab and equipment maintenance
• Stock management and consumables purchasing
• Analysis of the results and writing of reports.

Compulsory Requirements

• To be in possession of a Higher-Level Training Cycle Degree in Chemistry or equivalent (Mandatory)

Merits to value:

• Knowledge and experience in chemistry, material synthesis (inorganic and coordination chemistry) and characterization (XRD, spectroscopies, microscopies, TGA, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience in heterogenous catalysis
• Good organizational and communicative competences
• Appreciated English communication skills.

• Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
• Work experience related to the job position.
• Knowledge of English.
• Motivation.

• Remuneration: 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 31st December 2026

IMDEA Energía: Móstoles, Madrid.