DEFNET DEFect NETwork Materials Science and Engineering Marie Sklodowska-Curie European Training Network Funded by the European Commission Call: H2020-MSCA-ITN-2014 Grant Agreement Number: 641887 A Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher (ESR)/PhD position is available at the Instituto de Tecnología Química (ITQ), a joint center of the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (UPV) and the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Spain, within the framework of “DEFNET-641887" European Training Network (ETN). Project Title: Catalytic properties of mixed-valence defect engineered analogs of HKUST-1 Eligibility: Early-stage researchers (ESR) are those who are, at the time of recruitment by the host, in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers. This is measured from the date when they obtained the degree (M.Sc or Diploma) which formally entitles them to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the research training is provided, irrespective of whether or not a doctorate was envisaged. Mobility Rules: ESRs are required to undertake transnational mobility (i.e. move from one country to another) when taking up the appointment. At the time of recruitment by the host organization, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organization for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment. Short stays, such as holidays, are not taken into account. English Language: ESRs must demonstrate their proficiency in English language (ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English) Starting Date: 01.06.2015; Host Institute: Instituto de Tecnología Química, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Avda. de los Naranjos s/n, 46022 Valencia, SPAIN, http://itq.upv-csic.es/ Supervisors: Duration: 36 months Llabres i Xamena (ITQ-CSIC), Muhler (RUB), Larraz (CEPSA) Collaborations & Secondments: University of Utrecht, Ruhr-University Bochum, CESPA, Spain Short description of the ESR Project: Objectives: Comparison of defect HKUST-1(Cu) for catalysis requiring either Cu(I) sites, Cu(I)/Cu(II) or mixed-valence M-Cu pairs with Cu-exchanged zeolites, feedback data WP1-3. Description & Tasks: Samples of [(M:M')2(btc)3-a(DL)aXb] (M = Cu, Ru; M' doping: Zn, Co; Pd & Ag; DL = defective linker; X = counter anion) delivered by ESR-1 (WP1, D1.1-D1.4) will be evaluated for catalytic properties, benchmarking against parent HKUST-1(Cu) and Cu-exchanged zeolites 1styr+2ndyr: M = Cu, DL variation for NOX, and CH-activation (e.g. CH4). 2ndyr: M = Ru, DL variation for CO2 reduction, alkene hydrogenation/isomerisation/cyclization, 3rdyr: M:M’ & DLs, multifunctional systems for adsorption and catalysis. All yrs: Support / share tasks of WP2. Expected results: Contributions to SQ5 and SQ6: Identification and characterization of unique catalytic properties of defect engineered HKUST-1(M:M’). References: Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. 53 (2014) 7058 Job Requirements: Good education background either in Homogeneous / heterogeneous catalysis, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering Scale of pay: According to the MSCA-ITN rules; € 3110/month (adjusted to country coefficient) + Mobility + Family Allowance (if applicable) How to apply: Please send the following documents via email to the DEFNET coordinating office: defnet@rub.de as well as to the project supervisor (Dr. F. X. Llabrés i Xamena, fllabres@itq.upv.es) A complete CV (personal details, academic/education history, research experience, experimental skills, publications etc), Certified copies of University Diploma or MSc certificates and other relevant transcripts, Proof of proficiency in English language, Two letters of recommendations, Letter of motivation (research interests, reasons for applying for this program and the host / host institute) Closing Date: 31.03.2015 For further information: Contact project supervisor Dr. F. X. Llabrés i Xamena E-mail: fllabres@itq.upv.es Tel: +34 963877806; Fax: +34 963877809 or www.defnet-etn.eu