IMDEA Energy is opening a Predoctoral Researcher position for the Advanced Porous Materials Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates with strong background in Chemistry and Materials Science, for mainly the preparation of photo/electro conductive Metal Organic Frameworks, their characterization and application in the green hydrogen production within the framework of the project "Innovative Photocatalytic Systems for the production of green hydrogen from wastewater" (HYLIOS).

Proyecto HYLIOS (CPP2022-010052) financiado por MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 y por la Unión Europea NextGenerationEU/ PRTR.

Tasks Description:

• Synthesis of squarate-based metal organic frameworks (MOFs) with photo/electroactive properties employing different routes (high-throughput solvothermal, microwaves, etc.).
• Structure doping with metal cations and modified organic ligands; development of novel MOF structures. Application of defect engineering.
• Full structural, physicochemical, spectroscopic and electrochemical characterization of the obtained materials using a large panel of techniques (XRD, IR, gas sorption, TGA, UV-Vis, electronic microscopy, etc.).
• Critical analysis of the results, regular writing of reports and elaborating presentations for active discussion with academic and industrial partners.
• Communicate and disseminate research results through high-quality scientific channels including high impact scientific publications, presentations in conferences, etc.
• Supervision of Master or undergraduate studies.

Compulsory Requirements:

• B.sc.in Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry or equivalent.
• Official Master´s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent which allows for enrolment in a doctoral programme
• Demonstrated experience and solid background in materials synthesis (inorganic and coordination chemistry) and characterization (XRD, fluid sorption, spectroscopies, microscopies, TGA, etc.).

Other merits to value:

• Knowledge and experience on the characterization of photo/electro conductive materials (e.g. bandgap determination, luminescence).
• Knowledge and experience on photocatalysis and water splitting reaction.
• Collaboration capacity in multidisciplinary environments.
• Oral and written communication skills in English.
• Motivation to pursue the goals of the project.

• 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.

• Remuneration:  Between 21.500 € – 24.000 € 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: 1 year with annual renewals depending on performance.

IMDEA Energía: Móstoles, Madrid.