MSCA-PF: Joint application at the University of Granada. Department of Inorganic Chemistry.

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Descripción de la vacante

The University of Granada invites applications for a Postdoctoral Candidate position under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025. The selected candidate will work on developing molecular catalysts focused on sustainable synthesis and energy conversion, with the opportunity to contribute to innovative research in inorganic chemistry.

Formación

• PhD in Chemistry or a closely related discipline required.
• Experience in transition metal chemistry preferred.
• Knowledge of catalyst design and energy conversion systems.

Responsabilidades

• Develop molecular catalysts for solar-to-chemical energy conversion.
• Conduct mechanistic studies using advanced spectroscopic techniques.
• Characterize and assess transition metal complexes.

Conocimientos

Synthesis and characterization of transition metal complexes

Assessment of photophysical properties

Electrochemical properties

Application in catalytic energy conversion

Mechanistic studies

Educación

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Descripción del empleo

Organisation / Company: University of Granada

Department: International Research Projects Office

Laboratory: Inorganic Chemistry

Position: Postdoctoral Candidate (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025)

Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure: No

Introduction:

Professor Pablo Garrido Barros from the Department of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Granada invites postdoctoral candidates to apply for the MSCA-PF 2025. Applicants must comply with the Mobility Rule. For more details, please consult the official call information.

About the University of Granada:

Founded in 1531, the University of Granada (UGR) is one of Spain's largest and most prestigious universities, with around 54,000 students and over 6,000 staff members. It offers a wide array of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs across numerous departments and centers. UGR is recognized for its research excellence, participation in European Union research programs, and high rankings nationally and internationally.

Research Group Description:

Our team specializes in photochemistry, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, and homogeneous catalysis. We focus on designing catalytic systems to address energy and sustainability challenges, exploring reaction mechanisms, and developing innovative strategies for energy conversion and chemical synthesis.

• Novel molecular materials: Synthesis of coordination complexes, cages, and polymers for redox catalysis.
• Electrocatalysis: Development of molecular and hybrid systems for selective organic and small molecule transformations.
• Photocatalysis: Designing photocatalysts for solar energy harnessing and reactivity unlocking using light.

Research Focus:

The candidate will develop molecular catalysts for solar-to-chemical energy conversion and sustainable synthesis, focusing on redox transformations of organic and inorganic compounds, elucidating reaction mechanisms, and applying mechanistic insights to improve processes.

Key Tasks:

• Synthesis and characterization of transition metal complexes
• Assessment of photophysical and electrochemical properties
• Application in catalytic energy conversion systems
• Mechanistic studies using advanced spectroscopic techniques

Application:

Interested candidates should send their application documents to Professor Pablo Garrido Barros at [e-mail].