Project Researcher ICIQ-INNOVALAB KTT 2023-05

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a Project Researcher to work at the Innovation and Valorization Laboratory (ICIQINNOVALAB). This position will be funded by a collaboration contract with an international pharmaceutical company.

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 Project Researcher with experience in synthetic organic chemistry to work at the Innovation and Valorisation Laboratory (ICIQINNOVALAB). The researcher will work on the process development and the synthesis of analogues of a pharmaceutical candidate.

Responsibilities

• Design and execution of synthetic routes to provide target molecules
• Purification analysis and characterization of novel chemical compounds
• Writing reports and delivering result presentations in group meetings
• Complete documentation of results
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or equivalent
• Significant experience in multistep organic synthesis
• Use of analytical techniques for characterization of chemical compounds (GC HPLC NMR MS IR DSC TGA XRay etc.)
• Good knowledge of English (written and spoken)
• Strong commitment for scientific excellence
• Motivated creative and problemsolving individual capable of working independently as well as in a team

Valued qualities

• Experience in process chemistry
• Experience in crystallization of small molecules
• Experience in asymmetric catalysis
• Good communication skills

We offer

• A fulltime employment contract for the length of the project (expected end date Dec 2024) with possibility of extension.
• Remuneration according to individuals qualifications/experience.
• Annual salary split in twelve monthly payments.
• Incorporation: Immediate.

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)