Postdoctoral Researcher Postdoc 2023-40 ER

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher.

This position will be funded by the project entitled Design and construction of bioinspired chromophoreprotein assemblies for efficient and sustainable solarenergy conversion to chargeseparation (SolarBioCharges) reference TEDAI00.

ICIQ is one of the worlds internationally recognized leading institutions in the field of chemistry committed to solving major social and economic challenges by conducting top quality research in three main areas: Sustainable Catalysis Renewable Energy and Health. The institute also aims at training the future generation of scientists by offering highquality educational programs to master PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (full details on ).

ICIQ is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work in the research group of Dr. Elisabet Romero to design and construct chromophoreprotein assemblies with high charge separation efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Construct ChromophoreProtein Assemblies and investigate their static properties by Absorption Fluorescence Linear and Circular Dichroism Stark Raman FTIR and Fluorescence LineNarrowing.
• Study the ChromophoreProtein Assemblies dynamic properties by timeresolved spectroscopic techniques: TwoDimensional Electronic Spectroscopy (2DES) Transient Absorption and Timecorrelated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC).
• Synthesize and analyze the purity of the chromophore to construct the assemblies

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry or Physics.
• Expertise in (ultrafast) spectroscopic techniques.
• Proven excellent knowledge of English.

• Positive attitude openmind motivation to learn new methods and the ability to work in a team as well as individually.

Valued qualities

• MatLab and Python programming skills will be positively evaluated

We offer

• A temporary fulltime position linked to the project SolarBioCharges (reference TEDAI00) ending on 30/11/2024.
• Remuneration according to individuals qualification/experience.
• Annual salary split in twelve monthly payments.
• Incorporation: from February 2024

OTMR principles in the selection processes

ICIQ follows the principles of Open Transparent and Meritbased Recruitment (OTMR) and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as established by the European Commission.

ICIQ follows in its selection process a gender equality opportunity policy and a nondiscrimination policy on the basis of age ethnic or social origin religion or belief sexual orientation language and disability.

ICIQ is committed to promoting a worklife balance for its employees and as such offers flexible working hours.

Selection Process

ICIQs selection process usually entails the following phases:

• Preselection: The preselection process will be based on qualifications and expertise as reflected on the candidates CVs. This phase is meritbased.
• Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and the appointed Selection Committee.
• Offer Letter:Once the successful candidate is selected the People Unit will extend a Job Offer specifying the start day salary and overall job conditions.

For further information you can visit our HR Excellence in Research page at: HR Excellence in Research (iciq.org)