PostDoc - Activation of COP2 on metal surfaces (Closed)

The project consists on a parallel research activity at the Nanophysics Lab and synchrotron radiation facilities, in order to perform STM+XPS (Lab) and AP-XPS (Synchrotron) investigations of CO2 gas interaction with diverse Cu crystal surfaces. We need a doctor in Physics or Chemistry, with excellent publication record, capable of working alone, and ready to travel to the synchrotron facilities and perform competently.

Candidates should be expert on surface science and vacumm techniques and particularly, dominate STM and XPS instruments. They should also have a demonstrated experience in synchrotron radiation research.

• Contract duration: 6 months
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
• Target start date: 2024/06/03

We provide a highly stimulating research environment, and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Nanophysics Lab group develops a variety of activities focused on the physics and chemistry of in-situ synthesized nanostructured materials, which are examined with surface science techniques. They hold state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructures at its home Lab in San Sebastian, but also carries out an intense activity in synchrotron radiation facilities. The group is led by Enrique Ortega.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and a brief statement of interest to the following application email below. 

Reference letters are welcome but not indispensable.

The reference of the specific opening to which the candidate is applying should be stated in the subject line, and the application must be received before the application deadline.

Although candidates are welcome to contact the project supervisors to know further details about the proposed research activity, please be aware that the application will be evaluated only if it is submitted directly to the email address listed below as application email.

• Reference: 2024/16
• Application deadline: 2024/05/22
• Application email: jobs.research@dipc.org

Applications received by the deadline will be evaluated by a Committee designed by the DIPC board on the basis of the following criteria:

• CV of the candidate (40%)
• Adequacy of the candidate’s scientific background to the project (40%)
• Reference letters (10%)
• Other: Diversity in gender, race, nationality, etc. (10%)

Evaluation results will be communicated to the candidates soon after. Positions will only be filled if qualified candidates are found.

The DIPC may revoke its decision if the candidate fails to join by the appointed time, in which case the position will be awarded to the candidate with the next highest score, provided it is above 50 (out of 100).

However, the selected candidate may keep the position if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, the candidate duly justifies the reasons why he or she cannot join before the specified deadline, and as long as the project allows it.