Función: The System Chemistry Group at IMDEA Nanociencia is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join our team. This position is part of a European project aimed at obtaining dissipative supramolecular polymer bundles by activating/deactivating monomers.
Empresa: IMDEA Nanociencia
Nº de Plazas: 1
Referencia: IMDEA-NANO_240911
Publicada el: 11/9/2024
Publicada hasta el: 25/09/2024
Tipo de Contrato: Sin especificar
Dedicación: Sin especificar
Localidad: Madrid
Provincia: Madrid
Disponibilidad para viajar: Sin especificar
Nível Académico: Doctor
Titulación Académica: Ingeniería Química (Titulación Universitaria)
Áreas tecnológicas: T- Química
Idiomas: Inglés
Nível Lectura: Alto
Nível Escrito: Alto
Nível Conversación: Alto
Otros: This project will serve as an integrative platform to bring together so far disjoint concepts in Supramolecular Systems Chemistry and Swarm Robotics, to bring us closer to biological-like functions in fully artificial chemical systems.
Responsibilities:
Perform microfluidic experiments to quantify the dynamics of single fibers consisting of supramolecular polymers.
Use fast X-Ray super-resolution microscopy techniques.
Characterization of supramolecular polymers using techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), mass spectrometry (MS) coupled with liquid or gas chromatography (LC-MS, and GC-MS), infrared spectrometry (IR), and elemental analysis (EA) and super-resolution imaging techniques.
Lab-scale prototyping.
Supervise PhD and MSc students.
Work closely with the principal investigator and team members to maintain a high level of scientific productivity.
Prepare, present, and report research results and publish scientific results in key peer-reviewed journals in due time.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or related fields.
Solid background in light-driven systems.
Hands-on experience in lab-scale prototyping.
A committed team player.
A highly motivated and autonomous person dedicated to conducting high-quality research.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We are offering a 2-year contract and advantageous professional development opportunities with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
Flexible working hours promoting work-life balance and self-organization.
On-site work model with the option to telework.
Full access to cutting-edge laboratory facilities and characterization platforms.
The incorporation to a top research Centre in Europe that makes high quality research and impactful contributions to the energy and sustainability fields.
Professional and personal development: opportunity to attend seminars, international conferences, training courses, etc.
Integrated, enthusiastic, international and multidisciplinary environment.
A welcome program that offers help with finding accommodation and addresses other aspects to help you integrate into the local environment (such as assistance with the administrative procedures).
TO APPLY:
A cover letter highlighting their interest in the position.
Curriculum vitae including publications list.
A short description of previous research (1-2 Pages).
Recommendation letter of, at least, one past former principal investigator.
This contract is in the framework of the project SUPRABOT (101087514 — Suprabot — ERC-2022-COG). IMDEA Nanociencia is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
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