Research support technician 2025/CP/155

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 15.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

An esteemed research university in Spain seeks a part-time Chemistry Researcher to support a research project focused on electrophilic activation reactions. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and relevant research experience. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on advanced organometallic compounds in a collaborative environment. Applications are to be submitted online and the deadline is within 5 working days of publication.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry required.
• Minimum average grade of 7 out of 10 needed.
• Research experience with air-sensitive organometallic compounds is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Support development of research project objectives.
• Conduct electrophilic activation reactions.
• Synthesize BODIPY derivatives using Group 13 metals.

Conocimientos

Research experience in Organic Synthesis

Knowledge of Group 13 metals

Ability to work with air-sensitive compounds

Electrophilic activation reactions

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Postgraduate Master's degree in Chemistry

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company University of A Coruña Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 11 Aug 2025 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Reference Number 2025/CP/155 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Grant/funding reference: PID2021-122335NB-100

JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULE: CICA from 9:00 a 14:00 Monday to Friday.

The tasks to be carried out by the beneficiary of this contract will support the development of the objectives of the aforementioned research project. Specifically: (1) electrophilic activation reactions of unsaturated systems through catalysis with Group 13 metals; (2) indium organometallics in cross-coupling reactions; (3) synthesis of BODIPY derivatives using Group 13 metal and organometallic complexes for biomedical purposes

– Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (up to 4 points based on academic transcript). A minimum average grade of 7 out of 10 is required.

– Postgraduate Master's degree in Chemistry (2 points).

– Research experience in an Organic Synthesis laboratory, working with air-sensitive compounds, especially organometallic compounds (maximum 2 points, up to 1 point per year).

– Interview (up to 2 points). It will only be conducted if the candidate meets the minimum grade requirement in the academic transcript.

Based on the fulfilment of the requirements and the assessment of the merits, a prioritized order of the candidates will be established. The candidate with the highest score will be awarded the position. With the rest of the candidates and respecting this order of priority, in accordance with the merits, a waiting list will be drawn up, exclusively for this position, which will be used for recruitment in the event of resignation, termination or leave due to temporary disability of the selected person. The minimum score required for the waiting list is 5 points, excluding the interview.

Selection process

WHERE TO APPLY: UDC online services site. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transference, and include the call reference.

DEADLINE: 5 working days from the day following the publication of the call on the official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.

PLACE OF PUBLICATION OF RESULTS: Official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.

Additional comments

1. Copy of national identity document or passport

2. Copy of degree certificate in Spanish or English. If obtained out of Spain it must be apostilled/legalised.

3. CV.

4. Responsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled.

5. Responsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application

*If you are a candidate from abroad Spain, please contact [e-mail] for instructions on how to apply to this call.