Postdoctoral Researcher (Ref: Postdoc 2026-08 EP)

Job description

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher. This position will be funded by the European Union (ERC Advanced Grant 101097684-Excited). ICIQ is one of the world’s internationally recognized leading institutions in the field of chemistry committed to solving major social and economic challenges by conducting top quality research in three main areas: Sustainable Catalysis , Renewable Energy and Health . The institute also aims at training the future generation of scientists by offering high-quality educational programs to masters, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (full details on http://www.iciq.org/ ). ICIQ is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work in the group of Prof. Emilio Palomares. The successful candidate will work on the development of new materials for energy conversion and CO2 reduction. Responsibilities: Design and synthesis of catalysts for the reduction of CO2. Design and synthesis of photoactive materials for solar cells. Characterization of the structural and optoelectronic properties of the novel materials by standard techniques such as X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electr...