.Offer DescriptionApplications are invited by the University of Alicante President to cover a fixed-term contractual position as a pre-doctoral researcher to collaborate in the project "Rational design of hybrid materials for lighting and photocatalysis (NANOLIGHT)" of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry. Reference: I-PI 119-24.Project CIPROM/2023/2 funded by the Valencia Region Government's Department of Education, Culture, Universities and Employment.Within the framework of the Prometeo Programme for research groups of excellence, the University of Alicante calls for applications to cover a job position in accordance with the following terms and conditions:First. Number of vacancies and features of the job vacancy1.1. Number of job vacancies: one.1.2. Job position: pre-doctoral researcher.1.3. Working hours: 37.5 hours/week in morning/afternoon sessions.1.4. Remuneration: €1,347.86 gross/monthly for the first year of the contract plus extra payments in accordance with current regulations.1.5. Duration of the contract: 1 year.Second. PurposeThe successful candidate will collaborate in the research project "Rational design of hybrid materials for lighting and photocatalysis (NANOLIGHT) (CIPROM/2023/2)", undertaking doctoral training in cooperation with a University of Alicante research group - specifically, the Molecular Nanotechnology Laboratory - to pursue a doctoral thesis and carrying out the following research tasks:Synthesis and characterisation of carbon dots.Synthesis and characterisation of photoactive materials based on semiconductors.Synthesis and characterisation of photoactive materials based on silicas and/or zeolites.Determination of the optical and photophysical properties of the synthesised systems.Evaluation of the applicability of the materials.Assistance in writing related reports and scientific publications.Any other task related to this job position that may arise during the implementation of the project.Third. Job profilePreference will be given to those with:Experience and training related to the tasks listed in the second section of this call.English language proficiency.Qualification: official Master's degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science or Molecular Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Spanish MECES level 3 or EQF level 7), or any other official Master's degree with equivalent content.Fourth. Requirements for applicantsApplicants must:Hold or be in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (Spanish MECES level 2 or EQF level 6) plus an official Master's degree in the relevant fields.Meet the academic requirements necessary for admission to a doctoral programme of the University of Alicante.Not hold a PhD awarded by a Spanish or foreign university.Be a Spanish national or meet the legal residency requirements in Spain.Be at least 16 years of age and not exceed the maximum compulsory retirement age