University Institute of ElectrochemistryOrganisation/Company: Universidad de AlicanteDepartment: University Institute of ElectrochemistryResearch Field: Chemistry » Physical chemistryResearcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)Positions: PhD PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 15 Oct 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 37.5Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2024Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programmeReference Number: G.A. 948829 - RELICSOffer DescriptionApplications are invited by the UNIVERSITY OF ALICANTE president for an open-ended contractual junior research position to collaborate with the funded line of research 'Lignin refining by advanced solar-powered catalytic schemes'.Reference: I-PI 78-24Funding agency: European CommissionReference: G.A. 948829 - RELICSFirst. Number of vacancies and features of the job vacancy1.1. Number of job vacancies: one1.2. Job position: PhD Junior Researcher1.3. Funded line of research: 'Lignin refining by advanced solar-powered catalytic schemes'1.4. Working hours: 37.5 hours/week in the morning/afternoon sessions1.5. Remuneration: €2,335 gross/monthly (plus extra payments in accordance with current regulations).Second. First project in which the successful applicant will collaborate2.1. Name of the project: 'Refining lignin by advanced catalytic schemes powered by sunlight- RELICS'2.2. Reference: GA 9488292.3. Funding body: European Commission2.4. Dept/Institute: University Institute of ElectrochemistryTasks to be carried out:Demonstration of electrocatalytic systems for lignin titration.Elucidation of the mechanism and kinetics of catalytic processes by means of various spectroscopic techniques.Support in the supervision and direction of young researchers in research projects.Participation in international conferences to disseminate research results.Publication in international scientific journals.Reactor design and modelling.Third. Job profilePreference will be given to:Experience in synthesis of electrocatalysts and preparation of electrodes.Synthesis and characterisation of polymers and polymer-based composites.Use of electrochemical techniques and interpretation of results.Use of data from characterisation techniques.Qualifications:- Official Master's degrees in relevant fields.- PhD in a programme in Materials Science or equivalent.Fourth. Requirements for applicantsHold or be in the process of obtaining a PhD degree certificate.Hold or be in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.B2 level of English.Be a Spanish national or legal resident in Spain.Be at least 16 years of age and not exceed the maximum compulsory retirement age.Possess necessary physical and mental capacities.Must not have been dismissed from public service.#J-18808-Ljbffr