The post is available as part of the SUN2CHEM project funded by the European Commission (H2020 Program). The objective of the project is obtaining a photoelectrochemical tandem device for the direct conversion of water and CO2 into ethylene using exclusively solar energy. The role of the INAM-UJI team is mainly related to the preparation, characterization and optimization of the photoanode of the cell (based on BiVO4) as well as investigating carrier dynamics with spectroscopic and photo-electrochemical tools to identify the best matching between light absorbers and catalysts along optimum working conditions. This also implies the design of the cell architecture in order to achieve a Solar to Chemical efficiency of 3%.
The project requires a multidisciplinary approach from the synthesis of materials to the structural, chemical and photoelectrochemical characterization of materials and final devices, including also an important feedback from theoretical analysis of materials and interfaces. We encourage applications from researchers with high-level skills directly relevant to the synthesis and characterization of multinary metal oxides, water splitting and CO2 reduction catalysts and optoelectronic devices prepared with them, who can make a strong contribution to the project. Specific skills required for the position are listed below.
The Principal Investigator is Prof. Sixto Giménez, researcher at Universitat Jaume I de Castelló (Spain).
The Ph.D. student will develop an experimental work under the supervision of Prof. Sixto Gimenez. This work will allow the PhD student to defend a Doctoral Thesis at the end of her/his contract.
General skills and characteristics for the PhD. Student are:
• Strongly motivated to develop a scientific research career.
• Excellent results obtained during the studies graduated.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
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