PhD Student PhD 2023-01 JLL

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a PhD student to work in Julio Lloret-Fillol s Research This position will be funded by the project I+D+i TED2021-132790B-I00, financed by and by the European Union/Next

ICIQ is committed to performing excellent research at the frontier of knowledge in the broad area of chemistry (Catalysis, Artificial Photosynthesis, Activation of Small Molecules, Photovoltaics, Functional Molecular Assemblies and Chemical Biology, from either theoretical or experimental perspectives). The institute also aims at training the future generation of scientists by offering high-quality educational programmes to master, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (Full details on ).

Our mission is to lead, from the vantage point of molecular science, cross-strategies for solving major social and economic challenges, such as climate change and sustainable supply of energetic and raw materials, thereby contributing to the establishment of a knowledge-based economy and improving citizens quality of life in our influence

The objective of the PhD fellowship is to support the candidate s enrolment in a training and research programme in the field of chemistry, ultimately leading to the completion of a Doctoral Thesis in partnership with the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV). The fellowship will also contribute to their professional career development, in the fields of academia and

This objective is achieved by:

• The performance of an individual research project under the direction of Julio Lloret-Fillol, Group Leader, in a creative and stimulating scientific
• Opportunities for short stays in distinguished international research
• Opportunities for complementary training in both technical and soft Trainings are designed to ensure a successful career: weekly scientific seminars, hands-on training in the use of state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career

The fellowship is addressed to highly qualified and talented graduate students with a keen interest in chemical Candidates should have an excellent academic record, strong commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of

Project Title and Description: Developing Highly Active, Selective, and Robust Catalysts for Electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction reaction to fuels using Automatization, Robotics and Artificial

Join our team at Auto4Fuel project and revolutionize the way we study electrocatalytic We are seeking highly motivated individuals to work on our cutting-edge PhD project, where we will develop an alternative methodology for robotic autonomous analysis of these reactions, with a focus on CO₂ reduction reaction to We will first use molecular catalysts to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms, and then use high entropic metal amalgama nanoparticles to develop highly robust By producing a vast amount of multivariate and multi-dimensional data, we will gain a deeper understanding of catalytic performance and speed up the discovery of new This data will be machine-readable and available for advanced data mining and machine learning techniques using neural Be a part of this exciting journey and apply today!

Requirements

• Candidates must have a Master s or an equivalent degree in the areas of Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines that must be completed by the time of enrolment in the PhD
• A strong background in electrocatalytic reactions and catalysts will be a
• Experience in the use of robotics or automation for experimental analysis
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large amounts of data
• Interested in machine learning and data mining techniques, particularly using neural networks
• Strong motivation for the project and willingness to engage in interdisciplinary
• Proficient in English (written and spoken)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to drive the project forward

Required Documentation:

• A full Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format). It should include the academic background, work or research experience, publications, conferences, grants and awards, previous participation in ICIQ programmes, other relevant merits and

• A personal statement that describes the applicant s academic background, research experience and career goals (maximum two DIN A4 pages, in PDF format). This is a very important section of the application The candidate must be able to communicate their interests and how these would align with ICIQ and a PhD Candidates should also mention the research group where they would like to carry out their PhD, and the reasons why they are interested in a particular group leader and their research

• Official transcripts of BSc and MSc studies in PDF A scanned copy of the certified academic record of the studies granting access to the PhD programme (BSc and MSc if available). In case that the MSc studies have not yet been completed at the time of the application, candidates must include details on the subjects in which they are currently enrolled (subject name and number of credits). For academic records not issued in Catalan, Spanish or English, a certified translation in English should be provided; otherwise, applications which do not include a certified translation of the academic record will be non-eligible and, therefore, not taken into For degrees obtained in foreign institutions, the academic record must include the range of marks used in the corresponding countries and the minimum mark to pass, as well as the hours or ECTS and marks for each

• Contact details for letters of recommendation of two University professors or other relevant individuals who can assess the candidate s potential for ICIQ will contact the people listed as references only in the event that a candidate is We suggest informing your

• English proficiency level: Applicants must provide evidence of their proficiency in written and oral communication in the English Preferably, by the submission of a B2 certificate, First Certificate, IELTS 6 or This certificate is not mandatory but desirable, and alternatively late stage candidates will be interviewed to assess their English Applicants from Anglosphere (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) are exempt from this

Desirable documentation

• Chemistry level: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Chemistry Test scores are an added advantage for

Grant Conditions

1. The awardees of an ICIQ PhD fellowship will be considered research personnel in training and they will have an employment contract (a pre-doctoral contract) which is regulated in the Spanish Law 14/2011, of June 1st, of Science, Technology and
2. Pre-doctoral contracts are renewed annually for up to 4 Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance in the PhD studies and related research
3. The gross yearly salary of the contract shall be split into 12 monthly payments and distributed as shown below:

First and Second year of PhD: ,64 /year

• Third year of PhD: ,90 /year

Fourth year of PhD: ,87 /year

1. The fellowship includes full social security coverage through the Spanish Social Security system, providing access to the Spanish public health care system and pension and unemployment
2. The grant holder is entitled to temporarily interrupt the fellowship in the following situations: temporary disability, risk during pregnancy, maternity, paternity and adoption or foster The time elapsed during this interruption will not be accounted for against the total
3. The contract will take effect on the date when the awarded student joins the
4. The PhD fellowship includes the costs of enrolment in the PhD These costs will be paid by each beneficiary to the university, and later they will be refunded by The PhD thesis has to be completed within 4
5. The PhD fellowship awardees will work full-time at ICIQ and may not receive any other fellowship or regular
6. The PhD fellowship is incompatible with any other fellowship with the same