The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a Project Researcher to work at the Innovation and Valorisation Laboratory. This position will be funded by a collaboration contract with an international pharmaceutical company.
ICIQ is one of the world’s internationally recognized leading institutions in the field of chemistry committed to solving major social and economic challenges by conducting top quality research in three main areas: Sustainable Catalysis, Renewable Energy and Health. The institute also aims at training the future generation of scientists by offering high-quality educational programs to master, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (full details on http://www.iciq.org/).
ICIQ is looking for a Project Researcher with experience in synthetic organic chemistry to work at the Innovation and Valorisation Laboratory. The researcher will work on the process development and the elaboration of new synthetic strategies of pharmaceutical candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design and execution of synthetic routes to provide target molecules
- Purification, analysis and characterization of novel chemical compounds
- Writing reports and delivering result presentations in group meetings
- Complete documentation of results
- Maintenance of laboratory equipment
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or equivalent
- Significant experience in multistep organic synthesis
- Use of analytical techniques for characterization of chemical compounds (GC, HPLC, NMR, MS, IR, DSC, TGA, X-Ray, etc.)
- Good knowledge of English (written and spoken)
- Strong commitment for scientific excellence
- Motivated, creative, and problem-solving individual capable of working independently as well as in a team
Valued qualities
- Experience in process chemistry
- Experience in crystallization of small molecules
- Experience in asymmetric catalysis
- Good communication skills
Deadline: 14 December, 2025
For more information and to apply visit https://careers.iciq.org/jobs/6855609-project-researcher-iciq-innovation-and-valorisation-laboratory-ktt-2025-06
