IMDEA Energy is opening a Postdoctoral Researcher Position for the Photoactivated Processes Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on the productions of Solar Fuels by Photo(electro)catalytic processes, within the framework of the 2025 Call for Grants for «Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento» and actions for the training of predoctoral research personnel associated with these projects, funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033.

The requirements are as follows:

Tasks Description:

• Design and synthesis of photo(electro)catalysts.
• Advanced characterization of catalysts using different physicochemical and optoelectronic techniques, including in situ and operando spectroscopies.
• Photo(electro)catalytic testing (at lab scale and semi-pilot plant scale). Catalytic tests may include: alcohols reforming, OER, CO2 reduction or H2 production.
• Design of photo(electro)catalytic reactors.
• Generation of research outputs and contribution to research with independent and original ideas.
• Communication and dissemination of research results through high-quality scientific channels, which include high-impact scientific publications, conferences, workshops, etc.
• Writing project proposals for national and international calls related to the research topic.
• Supervision of doctoral, master's or bachelor degree students.

Compulsory Requirements:

• PhD. degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience material synthesis
• Experience on photo(electro)catalytic processes.

Other merits to value:

• Accredited experience on photo(electro)chemical catalysis
• Experience on materials synthesis of inorganic and organic semiconductors, mainly in conjugated porous polymers, and hybrid heterojuntions
• Experience on general and advanced characterization of active materials for photo(electro)catalytic processes.
• Knowledge on reactor engineering.
• Good track record of indexed scientific publications.
• Experience in national and international research projects.
• Proven 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 40.000€ – 44.000€ 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