Pre-doctoral Researcher (Investigador en formación) I-PI 45-26

Offer Description

Applications are invited by the University of Alicante President to create a pre‑shortlist of candidates for research staff (contract type: fixed‑term; job category: pre‑doctoral researcher) to collaborate with the project “Dual functional materials for flexible CO2 conversion into energy vectors and platform chemicals (DUAL‑ENERCHEM)”. Reference: I‑PI 45‑26.

Job Profile / Responsibilities

• Collaborate within the project “Dual functional materials for flexible CO2 conversion into energy vectors and platform chemicals (DUAL‑ENERCHEM)”.
• Undertake doctoral training in cooperation with the Research Group in Advanced Materials and pursue a doctoral thesis related to this project.
• Participate in research activities for the design, synthesis, optimisation and characterisation of sustainable dual functional materials (DFMs) for integrated capture and conversion of CO₂ from various industrial and energy‑related sources.
• Carry out any other task related to the project that may arise from its implementation.

Qualifications

• Holding or in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent), plus an official Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science (or equivalent).
• Proof of admission to the University of Alicante PhD programme in Materials Science (MECES level 4 or EQF level 8) or be in process; not yet hold a PhD.
• Spanish national or otherwise permitted by article 57 of Royal Legislative Decree 5/2015; legal resident in Spain if applicable.
• Good command of any official language of the Valencia Region.
• At least 16 years of age and not exceeding the maximum compulsory retirement age.
• Physical and mental capacities necessary for performance of the job functions.
• No disqualifications from public service.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in CO₂ conversion reactions.
• Experience in synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts.
• Experience in synthesis of materials for CO₂ capture.
• Experience with materials characterisation techniques.
• Knowledge of chromatography techniques.
• Knowledge of English.
• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.

Remuneration & Contract

• Contract type: temporary, fixed‑term.
• Duration: 1 year (linked to project duration and funding availability).
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
• Gross monthly salary: €1,644 in the first year; salary will not be less than 56% of the equivalent category salary during the first and second year, 60% in the third year and 75% in the fourth year; or, at least, the minimum interprofessional wage.

Equal Opportunities

In accordance with the University of Alicante 4th Plan for equal opportunities and the relevant legislation, the distribution of pre‑doctoral researcher vacancies is 48.63% for women and 51.37% for men, ensuring no under‑representation of either sex in this job category.