IMDEA Energy is opening a Predoctoral Researcher position for the Photoactivated Processes Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates to investigate on the development of photoelectrochemical devices for solar fuels production.

Contract funded by “Comunidad de Madrid” in the framework of the FotoArt5.0-CM project (TEC-2024/TEC-308), through the R&D activities programme “Tecnologías 2024”.

Tasks Description:

• Synthesis of thin film based on photoactive metal oxides and Conjugated Porous Polymers by means of electropolymerisation.
• Characterization of structural, optical and morphological properties of the synthesized materials.
• Characterization of the optoelectronic and photoelectrochemical properties.
• Integration of photoelectrochemical cell with gas chromatograph for the quantification of solar fuels.
• Validation of results.
• Dissemination and publication of research results in scientific journals and congresses. 

Compulsory Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Physics, Chemistry or similar.
• MSc. on materials or energy application.
• Experience on general characterization and photoelectrochemistry measurements.

Other merits to value:

• Accredited experience on Photoelectrochemistry.
• Knowledge in the characterization of structural, optical and morphological properties.
• Oral and written comunication 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 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.

• Contract: One year, possibility of renewal depending on performance. 

IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid