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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 - €36,720 a year

About €1,850 - €2,290 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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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Holding a PhD degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.

  • A strong background in organic chemistry and/or catalysis.

  • Knowledge of techniques used to monitor reactions such as NMR, IR, HPLC, and GC.

  • Proficient in English (written and spoken).

  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative to drive the project forward.

Nice to have

  • Highly motivated, ambitious and enthusiastic.

  • Expertise in physical organic chemistry.

  • Ability to contribute to broader management and administrative processes.

  • Strong journal publication record.

  • Attendance and presentations at international conferences.

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry through internships or other avenues.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • A full-time contract for 3 years.

  • 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- PIIP4 band (28.560€ - 36.720€) 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 work Prof. Jordi Bures' group. This position will be funded by AstraZeneca and ICIQ.

ICIQ is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join Prof. Burés' research group in collaboration with AstraZeneca's Global Chemical Development department in the United Kingdom. The postdoc will primarily be based at ICIQ, with the possibility of visiting AstraZeneca in Macclesfield when essential. These visits will be limited, allowing access to complementary facilities, gaining insights into AstraZeneca's internal processes, and sharing research methodologies.

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to contribute to an exciting project focused on mechanistic studies aimed at improving synthetic methods relevant to industrial processes. This collaboration combines the academic excellence of ICIQ with the industrial impact of AstraZeneca, a global leader in chemical innovation.

The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research at the interface of fundamental and applied chemistry, advancing physical organic chemistry to address industrial challenges. This multidisciplinary training will provide a strong foundation for a future career in either academia or industry.

What you'll do

  • Design, perform and analyse the result of reaction mechanistic experiments.

  • Produce high-quality planning documents, research reports and publications.

  • Conduct individual and collaborative research projects with our partner (AstraZeneca).

How you'll work

  • Incorporation: As soon as possible.

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 master, 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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