Postdoctoral Researcher in Nanoengineering: We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our project titled “Nanoengineering of multicomponent metal-free carbonaceous materials for biooil upgrading through ultrasound-assisted selective redox photo-catalysis in continuous-flow reactors.” The research will focus on the development of metal-free carbon-based composite sonophotocatalysts for the valorization of lignin and chitosan in continuous-flow sono-photoreactors. The project is funded by the National Science Centre in Poland, and the successful candidate will work under the guidance of Principal Investigator Prof. Dr. Juan Carlos Colmenares Quintero.
Summary Table:
- Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Nanoengineering of Multicomponent Metal-Free Carbonaceous Materials
- Research Area: Nanoengineering, Sonophotocatalysis, Materials Synthesis, Continuous-Flow Reactors
- Funding Agency: National Science Centre in Poland
- Project Title: Nanoengineering of multicomponent metal-free carbonaceous materials for biooil upgrading through ultrasound-assisted selective redox photo-catalysis in continuous-flow reactors
- Project Reg. No: 2020/39/B/ST5/00076
- Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Juan Carlos Colmenares Quintero
- Duration: 12 months
- Salary: PLN 5,200.00 gross/month
- Location: [Institute name and address]
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Nanoengineering of Multicomponent Metal-Free Carbonaceous Materials
Location: National Science Centre in Poland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or related sciences (obtained recently, approximately seven years before the start of this project)
- Strong background and training in a foreign laboratory
- Track record of publications in international scientific journals
- Significant research achievements in carbon-based photocatalysis, materials synthesis and characterization, organic chemistry synthesis (particularly redox processes), and sonochemistry
- Familiarity with characterization techniques for heterogeneous catalysts, such as SEM, HRTEM, XPS, XRD, chemisorption techniques, DR UV-Vis, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, photoluminescence, AFM/STM, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy
- Experience in sonochemistry and reactor design/modeling is desired
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Researcher in Nanoengineering of Multicomponent Metal-Free Carbonaceous Materials
- Conduct research in the field of nanoengineering to develop multicomponent metal-free carbonaceous materials for biooil upgrading through ultrasound-assisted selective redox photo-catalysis.
- Synthesize and characterize carbon-based photocatalysts using various techniques, including SEM, HRTEM, XPS, XRD, chemisorption techniques, DR UV-Vis, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, photoluminescence, AFM/STM, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy.
- Explore the valorization of lignin and chitosan using continuous-flow sono-photoreactors.
- Collaborate with the research team and contribute to the project’s goals and milestones.
- Publish research findings in international scientific journals.
- Assist in mentoring and supervising junior researchers.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in the field and attend relevant conferences and workshops.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application via email to Prof. Dr. Juan Carlos Colmenares Quintero at jcarloscolmenares@ichf.edu.pl. Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter expressing interest and motivation
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant experience and qualifications
- List of publications
