Electrochemical Catalyst Developer

hace 4 semanas

Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, España INSTITUT CATALÀ DE NANOCIENCIA I NANOTECNOLOGIA A tiempo completo

About the NanoElectrocatalysis Group:

We are a vibrant, interdisciplinary and international research environment that combines electrochemistry, materials engineering and in situ characterisation to elucidate design principles for the discovery of novel materials for renewable energy conversion and storage, as well as the production of sustainable fuels and chemicals.

This position is linked to the ELECTROFUEL PID2023 project funded by AEI / MCIN, led by Prof. María Escudero Escribano. The successful candidate will develop and characterise well-defined electrocatalyst materials and investigate the molecular mechanisms of emerging electrocatalytic reactions for the sustainable electrosynthesis of value-added chemicals such as fertilisers.

Job Responsibilities:

  1. Combine classical electrochemical methods with in situ characterisation techniques including spectroscopy, electrochemical scanning probe microscopy and electrochemical mass spectrometry to investigate the structure-property relations of electrocatalyst materials and the mechanism of novel electrocatalytic reactions.
  2. Investigate the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide and nitrate reduction into renewable fuels along with the electrochemical C-N coupling to produce value-added chemicals.
  3. Develop electrochemical and in situ characterisation methods and setups for the real-time detection of intermediates and products during electrocatalytic reactions.

Requirements:

  • We are looking for a creative, curious and innovative candidate with an academic level equivalent to a master's degree within the field(s) of chemistry, chemical engineering, nanoscience and nanotechnology, materials science, physics or related areas.
  • The candidate should have strong knowledge and experience in electrochemistry, electroanalytical techniques, materials characterisation and/or in situ microscopy or spectroscopy for the characterisation of electrochemical reactions.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English are required.

What We Offer:

  • A full time work contract (37.5 hours/week).
  • Predoctoral Contract (4 years).
  • Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona).
  • A competitive salary of 26,500€ per year (dependent on qualifications and demonstrated experience).
  • Support to relocation issues.
  • Life Insurance.