The Institute
The Institute of Chemical Technology (ITQ) is a joint centre of the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) and the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), located on the latter's campus in Valencia. It is an international reference center in the field of catalysis and functional materials, which has more than 75 pre- and post-doctoral hires. The center has the accreditation of Scientific Excellence Severo Ochoa since the creation of this program in 2011, close ties with national and international industry, and a long history in technology transfer activities. Web: http://itq.upv-csic.es/en/
The project
The project is funded by the Scientific Excellence Young Researchers of the Generalitat Valenciana (SEJI/2018/011) and focuses on the development of new materials as solid catalysts for tandem catalytic processes, which allow the valorisation of alternative carbon sources to oil (natural gas, (bio)syngas) in base chemical products. The ITQ is a multidisciplinary center that offers instrumental facilities and high-quality academic and professional training in an international environment.
Candidate Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. Previous knowledge in catalysis and materials science will be positively valued. The candidate will be enrolled in a multidisciplinary and international environment, so a good knowledge of English, oral and written, is necessary.
Conditions
Start date: August-October 2018
Salary: according to CSIC agreement for predoctoral contracts, approx. 17000 €/year
Contact
Motivation letters and CVs must be sent by email to: Dr. Gonzalo Prieto (prieto@itq.upv.es)