Postdoctoral Researcher Position to work on “Design and synthesis of multifunctional organic-based precursors for the development of hierarchical zeolitic materials


IMDEA Energy Institute is a María de Maeztu Center of Excellence whose objective is to develop R&D activities in the fields of renewable energies and clean energy technologies by establishing strong links with leading companies in the energy sector. (www.energy.imdea.org).

Description

IMDEA Energy is opening a Postdoctoral Researcher Position for the Thermochemical Processes Unit. Looking for talented and motivated candidates with swith strong background in the synthesis and characterization of multifunctional organic and organometallic compounds. 

Tasks Description:

  • Research in the synthesis of multifunctional organic and organometallic compounds, to be employed as precursors/templates of hierarchical zeolites with singular properties, as well as their characterization by a number of techniques.  
  • Communicate and disseminate research results through high-quality scientific channels including high impact scientific publications, presentation in congresses, etc.
  • Writing project proposals to national and international calls related to the topic.
  • Supervision of PhD, Master or undergraduate students.
Requirements

Compulsory requirements:

  • Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or related areas.
  • Solid background and proved experimental skills in the synthesis and characterization of organic and/or organometallic compounds with multifunctional properties.

Merits to value: 

  • Proven expertise in a variety of analytical and characterization techniques: liquid and solid NMR, HPLC, GC, ICP, FTIR, UV-Vis, XRD and TEM/SEM
  • Experienced in national and international research projects and collaborations.
  • Publications in high impact scientific journals.
  • Oral and written communication skills in English.
Selection Criteria
  • Adequacy of the candidate's training and experience to the requested profile.
  • Quality and impact of scientific publications.
  • Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.
  • Experience in national and international research projects.
  • Knowledge of English.
Conditions

Remuneration: Between 35.000€ – 38.000€ 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.

Workplace

Fundación IMDEA Energía. Mostoles, Madrid, Spain

Documents

Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates.

 

Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female  applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment.
IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.