POSTDOC POSITION – SUPRABOT supramolecular chemistry

Organisation/Company

Fundación IMDEA Nanociencia

Department

System Chemistry Group

Research Field

Chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

PhD Positions

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

26 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37,5

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe - ERC

Reference Number

ERC-2022-COG

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

The System Chemistry Group at IMDEA Nanociencia is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join our team. This position is part of an European national project aimed at developing supramolecular robots based on single fiber bundles. This project will serve as an integrative platform to bring together so far disjoint concepts in Supramolecular Systems Chemistry and Swarm Robotics, to bring us closer to biological-like functions in fully artificial chemical systems.

Main responsibilities of the candidate will include:

• Develop chemically fueled synthetic supramolecular polymer 
• Develop the activation and deactivation of supramolecular cycles via photocatalytic mechanisms.
• Characterization of supramolecular polymers using techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), mass spectrometry (MS) couple with liquid or gas chromatography (LC-MS, and GC-MS), infrared spectrometry (IR), and elemental analysis (EA) and super-resolution imaging techniques.
• Carry out confocal microscopy measurements.
• Supervise PhD and MSc students.
• Work closely with the principal investigator and team members to maintain a high level of scientific productivity.
• Prepare, present, and report research results and publish scientific results in key peer-reviewed journals in due time.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• PhD Degree in Chemistry. 
• Solid background in supramolecular chemistry.
• Hands-on experience in lab-scale prototyping.
• A committed team player.
• A highly motivated and autonomous person dedicated to conducting high-quality research.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

WHAT WE OFFER

• We are offering a 1-year contract and advantageous professional development opportunities with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
• Flexible working hours promoting work-life balance and self-organization.
• On-site work model with the option to telework.
• Full access to cutting-edge laboratory facilities and characterization platforms.
• The incorporation to a top research Centre in Europe that makes high quality research and impactful contributions to the energy and sustainability fields.
• Professional and personal development: opportunity to attend seminars, international conferences, training courses, etc.
• Integrated, enthusiastic, international and multidisciplinary environment.
• A welcome program that offers help with finding accommodation and addresses other aspects to help you integrate into the local environment (such as assistance with the administrative procedures).

TO APPLY

Applications will be addressed to hlab.nanociencia@imdea.org , consisting in a single PDF fileincluding:

• A cover letter highlighting their interest in the position and with a short description of previous research.
• Curriculum vitae.

The subject of the email MUST be: SUPRABOT– 1 year Postdoc position

Proyect Suprabot — ERC-2022-COG

IMDEA Nanociencia is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

E-mail

hlab.nanociencia@imdea.org

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Fundación IMDEA Nanociencia

Country

Spain

State/Province

Madrid

City

Madrid

Postal Code

28049

Street

Farday 9

Geofield

State/Province

Madrid

City

Madrid

Website

http://www.nanociencia.imdea.org/

Street

Faraday 9 Ciudad Universitaria de Cantoblanco

Postal Code

28049

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