Postdoctoral Researcher

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work in Dr. Jose Berrocal’s research group. This position will be funded by ERC Starting Grant.
- and mechano-responsive polymer materials.

**Responsibilities**
- Thermal and mechanical characterization of polymer materials with dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), tensile testing, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermal gravimetric anaylsis (TGA)
- Assist the supervisor in the daily supervision of the PhD students
- Study the photo
- and mechano-responsive behavior of polymers with setups combining microtensile testing and optical probes measuring transmittance spectra
- Production of written reports and presentations to update the group/supervisor

**Requirements**:

- PhD in Chemistry or Materials science
- Level of English equal to B2 or higher
- Prior experience with small reparation of laboratory instrumentations
- Ability to work independently and in teams

**Valued qualities**:

- Willigness to undergo a robust training in soft skills and mentoring
- Active participation in discussion meetings and brainstorming sessions
- Willigness to coach/collaborate with PhD students
- Willigness to contribute in project writing

**We offer**:

- A 3-year full-time position.
- Remuneration according to individual’s qualifications/experience
- Annual salary split in twelve monthly payments
- Incorporation: June/July 2024.

**OTM-R principles in the selection processes**

ICIQ follows the principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as established by the European Commission.

ICIQ follows in its selection process a gender equality opportunity policy and a non-discrimination policy on the basis of age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language and disability.

ICIQ is committed to promoting a work-life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours.

**Selection Process**

ICIQ’s selection process usually entails the following phases:
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