Mitigation Accelerated by Photons Group: Post-doctoral …, Castelldefels

ICFO is offering postdoctoral positions to well-qualified, highly motivated and dynamic young scientists who wish to contribute advance technologies that drive the clean energy transition. The CO2 Mitigation Accelerated by Photons group led by Prof. Dr. Pelayo García de Arquer is searching for exceptional researchers and engineers, with an excellent proven track record, to develop efficient water electrolyzers systems that can operate with non-ideal water streams within the framework of an EU-funded project. The candidate(s) will lead the design and implementation of anodic catalysts and electrodes for the generation of clean H2 from non-adecuado water streams, looking at oxygen evolution and parallel purification reactions. The candidate(s) will also work with the team to scale-up of the system in area, number of cells, and power. The postdoctoral candidate(s) will have the opportunity to work in an EU-funded vibrant project at the intersection of chemical engineering, electrochemistry, material sciences; utilize state-of-the-art fabrication and characterization facilities; in a highly multidisciplinary environment at the group and institutional levels. For more details, please visit the group website at: . Financiado por el Programa de Incentivos Cadena de Valor Innovadora e Hidrógeno IDAE/MITERD y por la Unión Europea – NextGenerationEU en el marco del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia Financiado. Candidates must hold an internationally-recognized Ph.D.-equivalent degree (or evidence of its completion in the nearest future) preferably in areas related to chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or chemistry. With research experience in the field of water electrolysis and related. The candidate(s) should combine proven expertise in several of the next domains:

- A strong background in electrochemistry and chemical engineering


- Experience in water electrolysis systems, in particular in alkaline and anion exchange membrane (AEM) technologies


- Experience with alternative anodic reactions beyond the OER


- Experience in full stack design, implementation, and operation


- Experience in electrode design, fabrication, and membrane integration


- Experience with spectroscopies and optics is also an important asset


- Multiscale modeling using COMSOL or simila

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ICFO is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are selected exclusively on merit and potential on the basis of submitted application material. No restrictions related to disabilities, citizenship or gender apply to ICFO positions. ICFO abides by the principles of openness, efficiency, transparency, supportiveness, and international comparability as stated in the European Charter for Researchers and the European Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. Salaries for ICFO Postdoctoral positions are assigned by the Selection Committee, based on experience and seniority of the applicant, as well as the assigned tasks and responsibilities within the group. Standard salaries range from a lower level aligned with national Ramon-y-Cajal fellowships to higher levels aligned with Marie Skłodowska-Curie individual fellowships. The contract is offered for a period of 1 year, renewable. Additionally, a family allowance is also available on request and after corresponding approval for people with family charges in the terms described in the corresponding policy.

Suitable candidates are requested to submit:

- Presentation letter with a declaration of interest,


- Curriculum Vitae, including contact details,

The contact e-mail of two potential referees. -

Candidates will be assessed as they apply and the call will remain open until the suitable candidate is identified. Candidates may contact for formal enquiries regarding the application, as well as address scientific enquiries to . For update information about the hosting group, please visit For updated information about ICFO, please visit .

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