JR Galán-Mascaros

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the group of Prof. JR Galán-Mascaros in Tarragona, Spain. The position is part of the European Project ERC Synergy MAGNESIS and is focused on electrochemistry, materials synthesis, and electrocatalysis under magnetic fields. The successful candidate will work on the synthesis and processing of electroactive materials, electrochemical characterization, and electrocatalytic characterization under magnetic fields. The role also includes writing reports and contributing to data exchange and collaboration within the ERC SyG MAGNESIS consortium. ICIQ is an internationally recognized chemistry institute working across Sustainable Catalysis, Renewable Energy, and Health. The institute highlights a multidisciplinary and international environment, with support for research training and a strong commitment to open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment. Applicants must have a PhD in Chemistry or equivalent at the time the contract begins. Required experience includes electrochemistry, materials synthesis and characterization, strong expertise in OER/ORR performance and product analysis, ability to work with experimental teams, and excellent English. Experience publishing and reporting research in top journals is valued. The post offers a full-time 3-year contract, flexible 37.5-hour working week, annual salary in the PIIP1–PIIP4 band (€28,560–€36,720), continuous training, free parking, and good public transport access. The position is funded by the EU through Horizon Europe / ERC Synergy MAGNESIS. Application deadline: 11 October 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Madrid). Apply via the ICIQ careers portal using the link provided in the posting.