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, included in the Decision of 20 October 2023, of the Valencia Region Government's Department of Education, Universities and Employment, granting funding for the 2024 financial year for the promotion of scientific research, technological development and innovation in the Valencia Region.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:3.1 Experience and training related to the tasks listed in the second section of this call and to:Encapsulation of carbon dots in inorganic matrices.Characterisation techniques, including X-ray diffraction (DRX, elemental analysis), spectroscopy (IR, Raman, XPS, UV-visible spectroscopy), NMR, chromatography/mass spectroscopy (mass spectroscopy, HPLC), morphological characterisation (TEM, EDX and SEM) and textural characterisation, applied to nanoparticles, carbon dots and/or porous inorganic matrices.Characterisation of optical, electronic and photophysical properties.Evaluation of hybrid materials in photonic and photocatalytic applications.3.2. English language proficiency.3.3. 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 applicantsCompliance 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. Applicants 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 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.Meet the academic requirements necessary for admission to a doctoral programme of the University of Alicante or co-supervised by the University of Alicante.Not hold a PhD awarded by a Spanish or foreign university.Be a Spanish national or be in one of the situations listed in article 57 of Royal Legislative Decree 5/2015.Be at least 16 years of age and not exceed the maximum compulsory retirement age.Possess the physical and mental capacities necessary for the performance of the corresponding functions or tasks.Not have been dismissed by disciplinary proceedings from the service of any of the Public Administrations.Full terms and conditions of this call can be found at the following link (IN SPANISH):Please note that you must use the University of Alicante's standard CV format for Project-based Research and Technical Staff Recruitment, which is mandatory and is available at the following address on the University's website: It must be attached in the section 'Modelo currículum'.Work Location: University of Alicante, San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, SpainContact Email: (email protected)
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