Predoctoral Researcher at IMDEA Energy to work on "Hybrid materials for an efficient wastewater remediation"


El Instituto IMDEA Energía es un centro de excelencia María de Maeztu cuyo objetivo es desarrollar actividades de I+D en los ámbitos de las energías renovables y las tecnologías energéticas limpias estableciendo vínculos sólidos con las principales empresas del sector energético (www.energy.imdea.org).

Descripción

IMDEA Energy is opening a predoctoral researcher position on the research line “Adsorbent and catalytic materials: environmental applications”, with the following characteristics:

Your Tasks:

  • Synthesis of dense and porous hybrid materials with sorption and catalytic properties (e.g. MOFs) and their composite materials.
  • Full structural, physicochemical, textural and optical characterization of the obtained materials using a large panel of techniques
  • Testing separation and photocatalytic degradation of emerging pollutants. 
  • Preparation of a lab-scale prototype working under real flow conditions.
  • Critical analysis and dissemination of the results and writing of reports.
  • Dissemination and publication of research results in scientific journals.
Requisitos

Compulsory requirements

  • Holding an official BSc in Chemistry
  • Holding an official Master degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or related areas.
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English (minimum B2 level; official certificate required).

Assessable requirements:

  • Knowledge and experience on basic techniques of hybrid materials synthesis (solvothermal, crystallization, evaporation techniques, etc.).
  • Knowledge and experience on characterization methodologies (XRD, IR, Raman, TGA, fluid sorption, microscopic techniques, UV-Vis, fluorescence, HPLC, etc.).
  • Knowledge on adsorption and photo-catalytic processes

 

Criterios de selección
  • Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
  • Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
  • Knowledge of English.
Condiciones

Remuneration: 19.000-21.000€ gross salary per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.

Duration: One year appointment with annual renewals depending on performance.

Lugar de trabajo

Fundación IMDEA Energía, Móstoles Madrid

Documentos

La resolución se notificará vía e-mail a todos los candidatos de forma personalizada.

 

Igualdad de oportunidades:

En el proceso de selección se garantiza la igualdad de oportunidades, sin discriminación alguna y se anima a las mujeres a presentar sus candidaturas, favoreciendo así la paridad en el empleo.

El compromiso de IMDEA Energía es garantizar la igualdad en las medidas de conciliación de la vida personal, familiar y laboral y favorecer la igualdad de género.