RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION TO WORK ON “METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS (MOFS) FOR CO2 VALORIZATION”

Research Assistant Position to work on “Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) for CO2 valorization” Offer list26.59 MPA5 RA Application Form Deadline: Sep 17th, 2026 IMDEA Energy Institute is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence dedicated to conducting research and development (R&D) in the fields of renewable energy and clean energy technologies, while fostering strong partnerships with leading companies in the energy sector (www.energy.imdea.org). Description IMDEA Energy is opening a Research Assistant position for the Advanced Porous Materials Unit (APMU), looking for talented and motivated candidates with strong background in Coordination Chemistry, for mainly the preparation of Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for CO2 valorization preparation, the frame of a National Project “Generación de Conocimiento” dealing with the development of new Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) platforms for combined advanced cancer therapies. Tasks Description The requirements are as follows: Desing and synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)Full characterization of the obtained materials using a large panel of techniques.Catalytic testingCritical analysis of the results and writing of reports.Dissemination and publication of research results in scientific journals. Requirements Compulsory Requirements: BSc degree in Chemistry (PhD holders are not eligible), with a minimum average grade of 8/10, or equivalent.Demonstrated experience on coordination chemistry and MOFs Other Merits To Value MSc in Chemistry or related fields.Demonstrated experience in MOF synthesis.Demonstrated experience in characterization techniques: XRD, fluid sorption, TGA, elemental analysis, NMR, IR.Knowledge and experience in chromatographic techniques.Oral and written communication skills in English.Motivation to pursue the goals of the project. Selection Criteria Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.Work experience related to the profile of the job position.Knowledge of English.Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research. Conditions Remuneration: Between 19.000€ – 21.000€ per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.Contract: Until the end of the project. December 2026 Workplace IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid Documents Certificates of academic titlesMotivation LetterBSc qualification certificates Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates. Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment. IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.