Oct 16, 2006

Postdoctoral position in Chemical engineering (Surface characterization) - Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain

We offer a postdoctoral position in surface characterization of nanoporous materials. The candidate will use atomic force microscopy, electron transmission microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and confocal microscopy.

Part of the work will deal with sample preparation (mainly for TEM studies) and probe funcionalization (for atomic force microscopy studies).

The candidate will enjoy the collaboration with other members of the research group with expertise in biomass processing, hydrogen production, biofuels, and membrane synthesis, application and simulation.

The candidate should have a background on Physics, Chemistry or equivalent. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

The candidate would have the possibility to advise Master-Level students on research projects in the field of Material Surface Characterization.

Organisation - Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Division/Faculty/Department - Departament d'Enginyeria Quimica
Street - Av dels Paisos Catalans, 26
City - Tarragona
Postal Code - 43007
State/Province - Tarragona
Country - SPAIN
Fax - +34 977 55 9621
E-Mail - joseluis.toca@urv.cat
Website - http://www.etseq.urv.es/complex/opentok

Application Deadline - 15/12/2006