PhD - Development of biofuel

Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry of Madrid (ICP-CSIC)

Madrid, Spain

Description

The Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry of Madrid (ICP-CSIC) is looking for a PhD candidate to work on a project related to the development of biofuel cells including potentially implantable biodevices for medical applications The project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial Training Network.

The BIOENERGY ITN project is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise in a wide range of bioelectrochemistry.

The candidate for partner CSIC-A will work on a project focused on the characterization of high redox potential laccase mutants with higher catalytic activity at neutral pH and their application in biofuel cells. The project will include the study of structure/function relationships in the O2 reduction capability of laccase mutants at neutral pH, their covalent immobilization on nano-structured electrodes for direct electron transfer and their application as cathodes in Biofuel Cells. 

Requirements

-Degree and Master in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Physics.

-High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills

-Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

-The candidate must have less than 4 years of research experience.

More information and applications

The successful candidate will enroll in the PhD program at the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, where all requirements can be completed either in English or Spanish. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners as well as spend a few months on secondments at partner institutions.

The applicant should submit his or her application by e-mail addressed to Dr. Sabine Seisel (sabine.seisel@rub.de). The post is available from February 1st, 2014 or shortly later. 

Following documents should be attached: CV, statement about research interests, copy of MSc diploma or equivalent, full contact details.

Nr of positions available : 1

Type of Contract: Temporary. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months.

Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

CSIC-Instituto de Catalisis

Instituto de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica

Public Research

c/ Marie Curie 2

28049 - Madrid

SPAIN

alopez@icp.csic.es

http://www.icp.csic.es/presentacion.php?lang=2