Senior Postdoctoral Researcher - Bellaterra, España - Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia

    Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia
    Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia Bellaterra, España

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    The mission of the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) is to achieve the highest level of scientific and technological excellence in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Its research lines focus on the newly-discovered physical and chemical properties that arise from the behaviour of matter at the nanoscale. ICN2 has been awarded with the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence distinction for three consecutive periods and and ICN2 comprises 19 Research Groups, 7 Technical Development and Support Units and Facilities, and 2 Research Platforms, covering different areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

    Job Title: Senior Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research area or group: Supramolecular Nanochemistry and Materials Group (NANOUP)

    Description of Group/Project :

    The Supramolecular NanoChemistry and Materials Group (NANOUP) is focused on controlling the supramolecular assembly of molecules, biomolecules and nanoscale building blocks at the nanometer scale for the design of novel functional architectures and devices.

    The group is looking for a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher to participate in the development of a European project (ERC Advanced Grant) related to the Design and Synthesis of New Materials via Programmable Disassembly of Reticular Materials (Clip-off Chemistry).

    Main Tasks and responsibilities:

  • Synthesis of 1-D and 2-D materials .
  • Characterization of low-dimensional materials (e.g. electron microscopies, AFM, etc.)
  • Design, synthesis and characterization of MOFs/COFs.
  • Participation in writing scientific reports and papers, attending project meetings and scientific conferences, and in outreach activities within the project.
  • Supervision of PhD students.

    • Requirements:

  • Education: PhD Degree in Chemistry.
  • Knowledge:

    • Organic synthesis

    2D materials: synthesis and characterization

    Porosity measurements

  • Professional Experience:

    • Fluent in English, good communication and writing skills.

  • Personal Competences:

    • Intrinsic motivation, strong commitment, responsibility, independence, teamwork skills.

    Summary of conditions:

  • Full time work (37,5h/week)
  • Contract Length: Temporary
  • Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)
  • Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
  • Support to the relocation issues.
  • Life Insurance.

    • Estimated Incorporation date: June 2024

    How to apply:

    All applications must be made via the ICN2 website and include the following:

  • A cover letter.
  • A full CV including contact details.
  • 2 Reference letters or referee contacts.

    • Deadline for applications: 3 May 2024

    Equal opportunities:

    ICN2 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities.

    ICN2 is following the procedure for contract of people with disabilities according with article 59 of the Royal Decree 1/2015, of 30 of October.

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