{"id":11322,"date":"2025-11-14T05:39:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T04:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=11322"},"modified":"2025-11-14T05:39:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T04:39:05","slug":"postdoctoral-researcher-supramolecular-nanochemistry-and-materials-group","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/job\/postdoctoral-researcher-supramolecular-nanochemistry-and-materials-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Postdoctoral Researcher | Supramolecular NanoChemistry and Materials Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"1115\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Supramolecular NanoChemistry and Materials Group (NANOUP) at ICN2, Bellaterra (Barcelona), is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Organic Chemistry to work on the ERC-funded project <em data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"960\">Clip-off Chemistry: Design and Synthesis of New Materials via Programmable Disassembly of Reticular Materials<\/em>. The role focuses on nanomaterial synthesis, supramolecular assembly, and reticular chemistry within one of Europe\u2019s leading nanoscience research centers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1144\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Job Details<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"width: 101.01%; height: 453px;\" data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"2040\">\n<thead data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1236\">\n<tr data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1236\">\n<th data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1158\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Title<\/span><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1236\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Postdoctoral Researcher \u2013 Supramolecular NanoChemistry and Materials Group<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"2040\">\n<tr data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1411\">\n<td data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1349\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Organization<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1411\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1494\">\n<td data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1433\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Research Group<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1494\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Supramolecular NanoChemistry and Materials Group (NANOUP)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1542\">\n<td data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1510\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Location<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1542\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1614\">\n<td data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1563\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contract Type<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1614\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Full-time (37.5 hours\/week), Temporary (1 year)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1655\">\n<td data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1632\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Start Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1655\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As soon as possible<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1744\">\n<td data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1677\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Funding Source<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1744\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ERC Advanced Grant (GA 101019003 CLIPOFF-CHEM, H2020 Programme)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1828\">\n<td data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1766\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Research Field<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1828\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Organic Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Nanomaterials<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1894\">\n<td data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1856\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Application Deadline<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1894\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Applications reviewed continuously<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1961\">\n<td data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1911\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Workplace<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1961\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ICN2 Campus, Universitat Aut\u00f2noma de Barcelona<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2040\">\n<td data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1979\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Apply Link<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2040\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #000000;\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2038\">Apply via ICN2 Careers Portal<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2086\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">About the Institute and Group<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2398\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) is a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence (2014\u20132026), and a global leader in nanoscale research and innovation. With 19 research groups and over 400 staff, ICN2 drives advances in materials science, nanofabrication, and quantum technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2846\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Supramolecular NanoChemistry and Materials Group (NANOUP), led by Prof. Daniel Maspoch, pioneers molecular assembly at the nanoscale, integrating chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology to create functional architectures and devices. The ERC project \u201cClip-off Chemistry\u201d aims to revolutionize reticular chemistry by developing programmable pathways for disassembling complex materials into novel molecular structures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2875\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Role Summary<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"3230\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The selected postdoctoral researcher will join an interdisciplinary team advancing <em data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2980\">Clip-off Chemistry<\/em> \u2014 a cutting-edge approach to transform crystalline frameworks into tailored molecular systems through controlled bond cleavage. The work will combine organic synthesis, reticular materials engineering, and nanostructure characterization.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3267\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3718\">\n<li data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3347\">\n<p data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3347\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Synthesize and characterize reticular materials and their derivatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3441\">\n<p data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3441\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Perform Clip-off synthesis to generate new molecular compounds from these frameworks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3551\">\n<p data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3551\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Participate in the preparation of scientific reports, publications, and presentations at conferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3617\">\n<p data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3617\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Supervise and mentor PhD students and junior researchers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3718\">\n<p data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3718\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contribute to European collaborative activities, project meetings, and outreach initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"3758\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Required Qualifications<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"4071\">\n<li data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3869\">\n<p data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3869\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">PhD in Organic Chemistry (essential; applications without this qualification will not be considered).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3952\">\n<p data-start=\"3872\" data-end=\"3952\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Proven experience in organic synthesis and molecular characterization.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"4005\">\n<p data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"4005\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Proficiency in English (spoken and written).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4006\" data-end=\"4071\">\n<p data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4071\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strong commitment, scientific curiosity, and teamwork skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4107\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Desired Competences<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4350\">\n<li data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4184\">\n<p data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4184\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Familiarity with reticular chemistry and supramolecular design.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4263\">\n<p data-start=\"4187\" data-end=\"4263\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Experience in nanomaterials or functional molecular architectures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4264\" data-end=\"4350\">\n<p data-start=\"4266\" data-end=\"4350\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ability to collaborate across disciplines (chemistry, materials, and nanoscience).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4357\" data-end=\"4388\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Employment Conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4390\" data-end=\"4990\">\n<li data-start=\"4390\" data-end=\"4424\">\n<p data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4424\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Full-time, 37.5 hours\/week<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4425\" data-end=\"4507\">\n<p data-start=\"4427\" data-end=\"4507\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contract duration: 1 year (renewable depending on funding and performance)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4561\">\n<p data-start=\"4510\" data-end=\"4561\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Location: ICN2, Bellaterra (Barcelona), Spain<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4562\" data-end=\"4629\">\n<p data-start=\"4564\" data-end=\"4629\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4630\" data-end=\"4990\">\n<p data-start=\"4632\" data-end=\"4647\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4650\" data-end=\"4990\">\n<li data-start=\"4650\" data-end=\"4691\">\n<p data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4691\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Life insurance and relocation support<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4694\" data-end=\"4721\">\n<p data-start=\"4696\" data-end=\"4721\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">28 days of annual leave<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4724\" data-end=\"4834\">\n<p data-start=\"4726\" data-end=\"4834\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Flexible work schedule and compensation plan (including health insurance, childcare, and training options)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4837\" data-end=\"4931\">\n<p data-start=\"4839\" data-end=\"4931\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Professional development programs: language training, mentoring, and wellbeing initiatives<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4934\" data-end=\"4990\">\n<p data-start=\"4936\" data-end=\"4990\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">International and interdisciplinary work environment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4997\" data-end=\"5045\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">About the Project \u2013 Clip-off Chemistry<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5047\" data-end=\"5422\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This ERC Advanced Grant project, <em data-start=\"5084\" data-end=\"5119\">Clip-off Chemistry (GA 101019003)<\/em>, introduces a transformative paradigm in materials science \u2014 programmable disassembly. By selectively cleaving bonds within reticular materials, the project creates new pathways for synthesizing nanostructured molecular frameworks with novel electronic, catalytic, and optical properties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5623\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The research will bridge supramolecular chemistry, nanostructure design, and materials innovation\u2014paving the way for next-generation functional materials and nano-enabled devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5630\" data-end=\"5652\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How to Apply<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5654\" data-end=\"5784\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Applications must be submitted via the ICN2 official careers portal:<\/span><br data-start=\"5726\" data-end=\"5729\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83d\udc49 <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #000000;\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5732\" data-end=\"5784\">https:\/\/jobs.icn2.cat\/en<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5786\" data-end=\"5809\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Required documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"5810\" data-end=\"5929\">\n<li data-start=\"5810\" data-end=\"5827\">\n<p data-start=\"5813\" data-end=\"5827\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cover Letter<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5828\" data-end=\"5882\">\n<p data-start=\"5831\" data-end=\"5882\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Full Curriculum Vitae (including contact details)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5883\" data-end=\"5929\">\n<p data-start=\"5886\" data-end=\"5929\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Two Reference Letters or Referee Contacts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"5931\" data-end=\"6008\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83d\udcc5 <em data-start=\"5934\" data-end=\"6008\">Applications will be reviewed continuously until the position is filled.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6015\" data-end=\"6052\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Equal Opportunity Statement<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6054\" data-end=\"6330\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ICN2 is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment, including individuals with disabilities, in accordance with Royal Decree 1\/2015 (Article 59). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of gender, origin, or background.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6337\" data-end=\"6362\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Reference Links<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"6364\" data-end=\"6614\">\n<li data-start=\"6364\" data-end=\"6424\">\n<p data-start=\"6366\" data-end=\"6424\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #000000;\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6366\" data-end=\"6422\">Official ICN2 Careers Portal<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6425\" data-end=\"6524\">\n<p data-start=\"6427\" data-end=\"6524\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #000000;\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6427\" data-end=\"6522\">Supramolecular NanoChemistry &amp; Materials Group (NANOUP)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6525\" data-end=\"6614\">\n<p data-start=\"6527\" data-end=\"6614\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #000000;\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6527\" data-end=\"6612\">Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"6621\" data-end=\"6642\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Disclaimer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6643\" data-end=\"6918\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This article is a summarized and SEO-optimized version of the official posting by the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2). 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