.Applications are invited by the University of Alicante President for an open-ended contractual position as a PhD senior researcher to collaborate with the funded line of research "Electrochemical synthesis of ammonia and urea". Reference: I-PI 125-24.Project CIPROM/2023/11 funded by the Valencia Region Government's Department of Education, Culture, Universities and Employment.In accordance with the provisions of the agreement of the Governing Council of 27 January 2022, which approves the University of Alicante 4th Plan for equal opportunities between women and men, it is hereby stated that there is no under-representation of either gender in the category of PhD senior researcher.First. Number of job vacancies and employment conditions of the contract:Number of job vacancies: oneJob position: PhD senior researcherFunded line of research: "Electrochemical synthesis of ammonia and urea"Working hours: 37.5 hours/week in morning/afternoon sessionsRemuneration: €2,450 gross/monthly (plus extra payments in accordance with current regulations)Second. First project in which the successful applicant will collaborate:Name of the project: "Electrochemical production of ammonia and urea from nitrate and carbon dioxide: from fundamental electrocatalysis to electrochemical flow cell reactors"Reference: CIPROM/2023/11Funding agency: Valencia Region Government's Department of Education, Culture, Universities and EmploymentDept. / Institute: University Institute for ElectrochemistryTasks to be carried out: The successful candidate will perform research tasks for developing new electrocatalysts, electrodes and electrochemical reactors, to be used in electrochemical reduction processes of nitrate and CO2 to obtain ammonia and urea.Third. Job profile:Preference will be given to those with:Experience and training related to the tasks listed in the second section of this call and to:Synthesis of nanoparticle materials based on noble and transition metalsSynthesis of carbon materials obtained from biomassPhysicochemical characterisation of nanomaterialsElectrochemical characterisation of nanomaterialsCO2 and/or nitrate valorisation processesUse of 3D printers for the development of electrochemical reactorsAny other task related to the projectQualification:Official Master's degree in Materials Science (Spanish MECES level 3 or EQF level 7) or any other Master's degree with equivalent contentPhD in Materials Science (Spanish MECES level 4 or EQF level 8) or any other PhD programme with equivalent contentFourth. Requirements for applicants:Compliance with the requirements listed below must always refer to the date of expiry of the deadline for the submission of applications and must be maintained until the date of entering into the contract