IMDEA Energy is opening a Postdoctoral Researcher Position for the Photoactivated Processes Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on photothermal ammonia production.

The requirements are as follows:

Tasks Description:

• Design and synthesis of photothermal catalysts.
• Advanced characterization of catalysts using different physicochemical and optoelectronic techniques.
• Photothermocatalytic testing (at lab scale and semi-pilot plant scale).
• Participation in the design and setting-up of a lab-scale photoreactor.
• Generation of research outputs and contribution to research with independent and original ideas.
• Writing project proposals for national and international calls related to the research topic.
• Communicate and disseminate research results through high-quality scientific channels including high impact scientific publications, presentation in international conferences, etc.
• Supervision of PhD, master's or bachelor degree students.

Compulsory Requirements:

• PhD. degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical engineering or equivalent.
• Accredited experience on photocatalysis.

Other merits to value:

• Accredited experience on photothermal catalysis.
• Experience in inorganic catalyst synthesis.
• Hands-on experience in general characterization techniques.
• Knowledge on photoreactor engineering and photocatalytic testing.
• Good track record of indexed scientific publications.
• Experience on national and international research 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.

• Remuneration: Between 39.000€ – 42.000€ 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

IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid