As a flagship research center in nanoscience and nanotechnology, our mission is to open and explore new frontiers of knowledge at the nanoscale, and bring value to society in the form of new understanding, capabilities and innovation, while inspiring and providing broad training to the next generations of researchers. Our values are Commitment, Collaboration and Transformation.

Our research lines focus on the newly-discovered physical and chemical properties that arise from the behaviour of matter at the nanoscale. ICN2 has been awarded with the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence distinction for three consecutive periods (2014-2018 and 2018-2022 and 2023-2026). ICN2 comprises 19 Research Groups, 7 Technical Development and Support Units and Facilities, and 2 Research Platforms, covering different areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Job Title: PhD Student

Research area or group: Supramolecular NanoChemistry and Materials Group

Description of Group/Project: The Supramolecular NanoChemistry and Materials Group (NANOUP) is focused on controlling the supramolecular assembly of molecules, biomolecules and nanoscale building blocks at the nanometer scale for the design of novel functional architectures and devices.

Funded by a "Generación de Conocimiento National Project, AEI", the group is seeking a candidate to be employed as a PhD student for the Clip-off Chemistry in Organic Synthesis: a new approach for the synthesis of organic macrocycles, cages, catenanes and polymers (CLIP-ORGANIC).

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

During four years, the selected candidate will design, synthetize and characterize new reticular materials (COFs), and use them as precursor for the generation of new polymers via Clip-off chemistry.

The candidate will acquire a great experience in supramolecular, reticular and organic chemistry and nanotechnology (nanochemistry), as well as in the use of a wide range of characterization techniques. The candidate will develop her/his thesis in excellent scientific infrastructures, highly international atmosphere and will count with the expertise of NANOUP team (please, visit our group at www.nanoup.org )

Requirements:

• Education:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Nanochemistry or Materials Science.

Master in Chemistry, Materials Science or Nanotechnology.

• Knowledge and Professional Experience:

Organic and/or coordination chemistry.

Porosity measurements.              

• Personal Competences:

Fluent in English, good communication and writing skills       

Intrinsic motivation, strong commitment, responsibility, independence

Summary of conditions:

• Full time work (37,5h/week)
• Contract Length: Temporary (4 years)
• Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)
• Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
• Support to the relocation issues.
• Life Insurance.
• Work-Life Balance and Flexibility with flexible work schedules
• 28 holidays per year
• Flexible compensation plan: tax advantages contracting some products (health insurance, childcare, training, among others.)
• Training activities: languages, mentoring programme, wellbeing programme.
• International environment

Estimated Incorporation date: Novembre/December 2025

Proyecto es parte de la ayuda PID2024-155498NB-I00, financiado por MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 y por el FSE+

How to apply:

All applications must be made via the ICN2 website and include the following:

1. A cover letter.
2. A full CV including contact details.
3. 2 Reference letters or referee contacts.

Applications will be reviewed continuously.  

Equal opportunities:

ICN2 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities.

ICN2 is following the procedure for contract of people with disabilities according with article 59 of the Royal Decree 1/2015, of 30 of October.

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