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Postdoctoral Researcher

On-site in Tarragona·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

ICIQ

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Overview

Salary: €28,560 - €31,110 a year
About €1,850 - €1,990 a month after tax.
Payments: 12 salary payments a year
Work mode: On-site, Tarragona
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Education: Doctorate

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Requirements

What we're looking for

PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field at the time that the contract begins.
Less than 3 years of previous postdoctoral experience.
Expertise in multistep organic synthesis.
Experience in chromatography and spectroscopic techniques.
Experience in organic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and/or chemical biology.
Demonstrated experience in writing and publishing research results in high-impact and peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Ability to take initiative and responsibility in the development of research projects.
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
Reliability and commitment to meeting deadlines.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A full-time contract for 3 years.
Incorporation: November 2026-January 2027
An international and dynamic environment within a multidisciplinary team
Annual salary split into 12 monthly payments.
Remuneration aligned with the company's salary policy, within the PIIP1- PIIP2 band (28.560€ - 31.110€) based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Flexible 37.5 hours working week.
Free parking available at our facilities.
Continuous training plan to support your professional development.
Good connection to public transportation networks.
Facilities with spacious areas, abundant natural light, and a functional, well‑designed environment aimed at enhancing people's wellbeing.

The role

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Escobar research group. This position will be co-funded by the Knowledge Generation Project PID2024-157787NA-I00 funded by MCIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 /FEDER,UE and the Severo Ochoa Centers of Excellence Grant CEX2024-001469-S funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033.

Description of the project: The research group of Dr. Escobar is seeking a highly talented and motivated national or international postdoctoral researcher. The candidate will synthetize and characterize hybrid systems based on synthetic host-guest complexes and biological oligomers, such as oligo(deoxy)nucleotides and oligopeptides. The candidate will also investigate the self-assembly properties of these hybrid systems, including secondary structure formation and stability, as well as explore their potential biomedical applications, such as biomarker sensing and drug delivery.

What you'll do

Synthesis and characterization of hybrid oligomers, and use of a wide range of techniques to study their properties and functions.
Assist in the training and day-to-day supervision of students' projects and contribute to the development of their research skills.
Write progress reports and draft manuscripts for scientific publication.
Assist in manuscript revision and in the preparation of research project proposals.
Present research findings at group meetings and national/international conferences.
Participate in outreach activities.

Hiring process

ICIQ's selection process usually entails the following phases:

Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise as reflected on the candidates' CVs. This phase is merit-based.
Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and the appointed Selection Committee.
Offer Letter: Once the successful candidate is selected, the People Unit will extend a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary and overall job conditions.

For further information, you can visit our HR Excellence in Research page at: HR Excellence in Research (iciq.org )

About ICIQ

ICIQ is a leading chemical research institute in Tarragona, Spain, focused on sustainable catalysis, renewable energies, and molecular medicine. It brings together over 300 professionals, with more than 260 directly involved in research, across 19 research groups. The institute is accredited as a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence and offers state-of-the-art scientific core facilities.

Industry: Chemical research
Founded: 2004
Employees: 201–500
Headquarters: Tarragona, Spain
In Spain: Tarragona
Website: iciq.org

Good to know if you are moving

ICIQ is located in Tarragona, a mid-sized city on the Mediterranean coast, about 100 km from Barcelona.
The institute offers an international and inspiring environment with a robust career development programme tailored to individual needs.
ICIQ holds the HR Excellence in Research award and is committed to equal opportunities and open science.
The institute has strong collaborations with academia and industry, fostering technology transfer and innovation.
ICIQ is a founding member of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), providing access to a broader research ecosystem.

In their own words

About the company & team

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/).

Additional information

ICIQ follows the principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as established by the European Commission.

ICIQ follows in its selection process a gender equality opportunity policy and a non-discrimination policy on the basis of age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language and disability.

ICIQ is committed to promoting a work-life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours.

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