IMDEA Energy Institute is a María de Maeztu Center of Excellence whose objective is to develop R&D activities in the fields of renewable energies and clean energy technologies by establishing strong links with leading companies in the energy sector. (www.energy.imdea.org).

DESCRIPTION

IMDEA Energy is opening a Research Assistant position for the Thermochemical Processes Unit (TCPU), looking for talented candidates with motivation and skills to carry out experimental research. The candidate should have knowledge of the main concepts around catalytic processes, that is, synthesis and characterization of catalysts and analytical techniques.

Tasks Description:

Revision of the state of the art of the fundamentals related to the project.
Synthesis and characterization of zeolitic catalysts with enhanced properties.
Exploring different synthetic procedures to obtain a variety of zeolitic frameworks.
Processing results and writing of reports.

REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory Requirements:

B.Sc. in chemical engineering, chemistry or equivalent, finished in the last 5 years, are sought.

Other merits to value:​​​​

Holding or be pursuing a master's degree in chemical engineering, applied chemistry or related.
Knowledge and/or experimental practice on the preparation of heterogeneous catalysts.
Knowledge and/or experimental practice on analytical techniques typically applied in catalysts characterization.
Oral and written communication skills in English.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
Work experience related to the job position.
Knowledge of English.
Motivation.

CONDITIONS

Remuneration: Between 18.000 € – 20.000 € per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.
*The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

Duration of the contract: 1 year, possibility of annual renewals depending on performance.

WORKPLACE

IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid

DOCUMENTS

Motivation Letter
BSc qualification certificates
Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates.


Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment.

IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.