Group Leader Ref GL 2024-01

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a Group Leader to lead a new research group.

ICIQ is one of the worlds internationally recognized leading institutions in the field of chemistry and it is committed to solving significant social and economic challenges by conducting topquality research in three main areas: Sustainable catalysis renewable energy and health. The institute also aims to train future scientists by offering highquality educational programs to master PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (complete details on ).

Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Group leader must independently coordinate the scientific program of the research group. Lead and drive the preparation and submission of scientific proposals. Supervise PhD Thesis and Postdoctoral researchers. The group leader has the responsibility to commit himself/herself to the ethical guidelines of the Institution collaborate with the ICIQ Direction and other ICIQ staff and report when requested to the Scientific Advisory Board.

Candidates Profile:

We are looking for talented and innovative young scientists who are firmly committed to highquality frontier research and able to add new insights to the existing ICIQ core expertise. Only candidates awarded a Ramon y Cajal Fellowship with an outstanding record of research achievements and publications proven success in obtaining competitive funding and highimpact publications in topquality journals will be considered. Experience managing European research projects is mandatory. The research topic of interest for this funded position must focus on nanostructured photocatalytic systems and lightdriven micro/nanomotors that could efficiently convert biowaste and CO2 into highvalue chemicals and fuels. Both approaches align with the ICIQs sustainable development goals including clean energy generation and water decontamination.

Application documents:

Applicants are requested to submit:

• A letter of interest (up to 3 pages)
• A full curriculum vitae
• A description of previous accomplishments
• A research plan (up to 5 pages)
• The contact information for at least three references.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Conditions:

• A permanent fulltime employment contract (to be evaluated every 3 years by the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and if the evaluation by the SAB is negative it will result in the termination of the permanent contract).
• Annual salary split into twelve monthly payments.
• Competitive salary.
• Full access to the ICIQ facilities (stateoftheart instrumentation facilities solvents and gases and management and administrative support).
• Incorporation: September 2024

OTMR principles in the selection processes

ICIQ follows the principles of Open Transparent and Meritbased Recruitment (OTMR) and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers established by the European Commission.

ICIQ follows in its selection process a gender equality opportunity policy and a nondiscrimination policy based on age ethnic or social origin religion or belief sexual orientation language and disability.

ICIQ is committed to promoting a worklife balance for its employees and as such offers flexible working hours.

Selection Process

ICIQs selection process usually entails the following phases:

• Preselection: The process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected in the candidates CVs. This phase is meritbased.
• 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)