Predoctoral Researcher Position to work on Covalent organic frameworks for environmental applications

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid); España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) seeks a First Stage Researcher (R1) in the Department of Inorganic Chemistry to work on the synthesis of Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) and their advanced characterization. The role includes developing post-synthetic modifications and integrating materials into functional devices for environmental remediation and sustainability.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a Master's degree in Chemistry or

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry is required.
• Master's Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science is required.

Responsabilidades

• Synthesis of Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs).
• Physicochemical characterization of the obtained materials.
• Design and implementation of post-synthetic modifications (PSMs).
• Processing and integration of materials into functional devices.
• Investigation of COF properties for their application in environmental remediation and sustainability-related technologies.
• Experience in the synthesis and characterization of porous crystalline materials.
• Experience in the fabrication and functionalization of aerogels and monoliths based on porous materials.
• Experience in the processing of porous crystalline materials.
• Advanced English proficiency required.

Conocimientos

COFs synthesis

Porous materials characterization

Aerogels & monoliths fabrication

Post-synthetic modifications

Materials processing

Advanced English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemistry or Materials Science

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) Department Department of Inorganic Chemistry – Autonomous University of Madrid Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 11 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• Synthesis of Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs)
• Physicochemical characterization of the obtained materials
• Design and implementation of post-synthetic modifications (PSMs)
• Processing and integration of materials into functional devices
• Investigation of COF properties for their application in environmental remediation and sustainability-related technologies
• Experience in the synthesis and characterization of porous crystalline materials
• Experience in the fabrication and functionalization of aerogels and monoliths based on porous materials
• Experience in the processing of porous crystalline materials
• Advanced English

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry.
• Master's Degree in fields related to Chemistry and Material Science.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

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