As a flagship research center in nanoscience and nanotechnology, our mission is to open and explore new frontiers of knowledge at the nanoscale, and bring value to society in the form of new understanding, capabilities and innovation, while inspiring and providing broad training to the next generations of researchers. Our 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 (2014-2018, 2018-2022, and 2023-2026). ICN2 comprises 19 Research Groups, 7 Technical Development and Support Units and Facilities, and 2 Research Platforms.Job Title: Postdoctoral researcher in electrochemical methane to methanol conversionResearch area or group: NanoElectrocatalysis and Sustainable Chemistry GroupDescription of Group/Project: The NanoElectrocatalysis Group combines electrochemistry, materials engineering and in situ characterisation at the atomic scale to elucidate design principles for the discovery and development of novel electrocatalyst materials for the conversion and storage of renewable energy, as well as the production of sustainable fuels and chemicals. We offer stimulating working conditions in a vibrant, interdisciplinary and international research environment. Within this project, the candidate will characterise functional electrocatalyst materials and investigate the molecular mechanisms for the indirect electrochemical methane activation (via the formation of radical species) and conversion into methanol and other valuable chemicals.Main Tasks and Responsibilities:Combine classical electrochemical methods with in situ characterisation techniques such as electrochemical scanning probe microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, electrochemical mass spectrometry and synchrotron-based structural characterisation methods.Investigate the structure-property relations of electrocatalyst materials as well as the mechanism of electrocatalytic oxidation reactions.Develop electrochemical and in situ characterisation methods and setups for the real-time detection of intermediates and products during electrocatalytic reactions.Carry out independent research under supervision, write scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and disseminate work in international conferences.
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