General description
The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking an Electronic Engineer. This position is funded by “Ajuts d’Indústria del Coneixement per a l’any 2021. Modalitat B. Ajuts Producte, ref. 2021 PROD 00043” from AGAUR.
ICIQ is committed to performing excellent research at the frontier of knowledge in the broad area of chemistry (Catalysis, Artificial Photosynthesis, Activation of Small Molecules, Photovoltaics, Functional Molecular Assemblies and Chemical Biology, from either theoretical or experimental perspectives). The institute also aims at training the future generation of scientists by offering high-quality educational programmes to master, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (Full details on http://www.iciq.org/).
Our mission is to lead, from the vantage point of molecular science, cross-strategies for solving major social and economic challenges, such as climate change and sustainable supply of energetic and raw materials, thereby contributing to the establishment of a knowledge-based economy and improving citizens’ quality of life in our influence area.
ICIQ is looking for a highly skilled electrical/mechanical/electronic engineer to join our team to design new scientific instrumentation, PCBs, firmware, and more with (at least) a degree in electronic engineering. The project will focus in designing and fabricating new prototypes of photo-reactors and automatization for scientific applications. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and contribute to the development of cutting-edge scientific instruments. We offer opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and have a track record of delivering high-quality designs, we encourage you to apply. The researcher will work in the project PhotoScale (Ref: 2021 PROD 00043) from the call “Ajuts d’Indústria del Coneixement per a l’any 2022. Modalitat B. Ajuts Producte”. This project is financed by the Secretaria d’Universitats i Recerca del Departament d’Empresa i Coneixement de la Generalitat de Catalunya.
Responsibilities
- Design of cutting-edge scientific instruments
- Coordination of the fabrication of the prototypes of photo-reactors
