Project Researcher
Job description
About the Position
The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a Project Researcher to join our team. ICIQ is dedicated to performing cutting-edge research in the field of chemistry, including catalysis, artificial photosynthesis, activation of small molecules, photovoltaics, functional molecular assemblies, and chemical biology. We are committed to training the next generation of scientists through high-quality educational programs for master, PhD students, and postdoctoral researchers.
Our mission is to lead, from the perspective of molecular science, cross-strategies for solving major social and economic challenges, such as climate change and sustainable supply of energy and raw materials. We aim to contribute to the establishment of a knowledge-based economy and improve citizens’ quality of life in our influence area.
We are looking for a researcher with a PhD in Chemistry, with experience in synthetic organic chemistry, photo-induced chemical transformations, and handling of organometallic reagents and catalysts. The researcher will work on the project Base3D, which involves the development and formulation of a photo-curable and biocompatible resin suitable for 3D printing. This project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) of the European Union and the Secretaria d’Universitats i Recerca del Departament d’Empresa i Coneixement de la Generalitat de Catalunya.
Responsibilities
- Scale-up of chemical processes and reagents derived from ICIQ’s research groups
- Designing and planning chemical transformations
- Development of suitable formulations for photo-induced radical polymerization
- Photo-polymerization and validation tests of formulated resins
- Use of validated resins in 3D printers
Requirements
- Education: PhD in Chemistry or equivalent
- Language: Good knowledge of English (written and spoken)
Skills/Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, with experience in synthetic organic chemistry, photo-induced chemical transformations, and handling of sensitive reagents, in particular organometallic catalysts
- Good knowledge of English (written and spoken)
Specific Requirements
- Experience in scale-up of chemical processes
- Use of analytical techniques for characterization of chemical compounds (GC, HPLC, NMR, IR, UV, DSC, TGA, etc.)
- Use of LEDs for irradiation
- Previous experience in formulation of curable resins
- Use of light-irradiation based 3D printer (such as SLA or DLP)
- Knowledge in technology transfer
- Knowledge in IP
We Offer
- Guidance from IP and CSOL units for valorization of technology
- Work in a multidisciplinary team, within a scientific stimulating atmosphere
- Contract until August 2022, associated to the project Base3D
- A full-time employment contract
- The annual salary is split into 12 monthly payments
- Remuneration according to individual’s qualification/experience
- Immediate Incorporation
- Application deadline: 8 March 2021
About the Company
ICIQ is a leading research institute dedicated to performing excellent research at the frontier of knowledge in the broad area of chemistry. We are committed to training the future generation of scientists by offering high-quality educational programs.
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