PhD Researcher: Solar Photocatalysis for H2 & Pollutants

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid); España; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) in Spain invites applications for a full-time PhD position in the SOL-REF project. The focus is on developing photocatalytic systems for hydrogen production and photoreforming of emerging pollutants under solar irradiation.

Key tasks include synthesis/characterization of photocatalysts, immobilization, and operation of recirculating reactors, plus data analysis and scientific publications.

Qualifications

• Experience in catalyst synthesis and characterization.
• Knowledge of photocatalysis and catalyst immobilization.
• English proficiency is required for documentation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and characterize photocatalysts and heterostructures.
• Photoreforming experiments for H₂ production and pollutant degradation.
• Photocatalyst immobilization and operation of recirculating reactors.
• Analysis of results and preparation of reports, presentations and publications.

Skills

Catalyst synthesis

Photocatalysis

Catalyst immobilization

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) in Spain invites applications for a full-time PhD position in the SOL-REF project. The focus is on developing photocatalytic systems for hydrogen production and photoreforming of emerging pollutants under solar irradiation.

Key tasks include synthesis/characterization of photocatalysts, immobilization, and operation of recirculating reactors, plus data analysis and scientific publications.