PhD Junior Researcher (Investigador Júnior) I-PI 29-25

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The European Commission, through the University of Alicante, invites applications for a PhD junior researcher position in a project focused on doped carbons for adsorption and catalysis. Candidates must possess relevant degrees and experience in carbon materials, with a gross monthly salary of €2,147.17. This full-time role requires a commitment of 37.5 hours per week and offers opportunities for further projects within the research line.

Formación

• Hold or be completing a PhD (Spanish MECES level 4 or EQF level 8).
• Hold or be completing an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering plus a Master’s in Materials Science.
• Experience in carbon materials synthesis and characterization.

Responsabilidades

• Tasks include synthesis, characterization, analysis, and publication of research results.
• Participate in the funded project 'Doped carbons for applications in adsorption and catalysis'.

Conocimientos

Synthesis of carbon materials

Characterization of materials

Adsorption and catalysis

Knowledge of English

Knowledge of Catalan

Educación

PhD in relevant field

Undergraduate degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Master’s in Materials Science

Descripción del empleo

University Institute for Materials Research.

Organisation/Company: Universidad de Alicante

Research Field: Engineering > Materials engineering

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: PhD Positions

Country: Spain

Application Deadline: 5 Jun 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Offer Starting Date: 23 May 2025

Funding: Not funded through the EU Research Framework Programme

Reference Number: CIPROM/2021/022

Related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure: No

Offer Description

Applications are invited by the University of Alicante President for research staff (contract: open-ended; category: PhD junior researcher) to work on the funded project “Doped carbons for applications in adsorption and catalysis”. Reference: I-PI 29-25

The recruitment process will follow the regulations of the University of Alicante, with applications submitted electronically. The initial project details, including vacancies and responsibilities, are outlined in the annex. Successful candidates may join other projects within the same research line after the initial project or budget period ends.

A talent pool may be created from applicants who participate in all recruitment stages and meet minimum scores, to be contacted for future needs or vacancies.

Requirements for applicants

Applicants must:

• Hold or be completing a PhD (Spanish MECES level 4 or EQF level 8). Proof of completion or payment of fees must be provided if not yet obtained.
• Hold or be completing an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (Spanish MECES level 2 or EQF level 6) plus a Master’s in Materials Science (Spanish MECES level 3 or EQF level 7), or an equivalent Master’s degree. Proof of completion or fees must be submitted if not yet obtained.
• Have official approval or a statement of comparability for qualifications obtained overseas, with sworn translations if necessary.
• Be a Spanish national or meet conditions outlined in article 57 of Royal Legislative Decree 5/2015, including residency requirements.
• Be at least 16 years old and not exceeding retirement age.
• Possess the physical and mental capacities necessary for the role, proven by a medical certificate.
• Not have been dismissed or disqualified from public service or employment in Spain or other relevant jurisdictions.

Submission of applications

Applicants must confirm the accuracy of their information and provide proof of qualifications, with sworn translations if necessary. Original documents may be requested later.

Selection process

Two-stage: merit assessment and personal interview (score 0-2), possibly in English. Identity proof must be provided.

Annex: Job details

Project: CIPROM/2021/022 funded by the Valencian Regional Government.

Vacancy: one PhD junior researcher, 37.5 hours/week, gross monthly salary €2,147.17, tasks include synthesis, characterization, analysis, and publication of research results.

Profile: Experience in carbon materials synthesis and characterization, adsorption and catalysis, knowledge of English and Catalan, with relevant degrees.