This is a PhD project focused on the design, synthesis, and advanced structural characterisation of MOF-glass composites for sustainable applications. By combining the porosity and chemical tunability of crystalline metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) with the processability and mechanical robustness of glassy matrices, these hybrid materials offer a promising platform for environmental and energy-related technologies. The project will develop new composite materials based on crystalline MOFs integrated with both inorganic and hybrid glasses, with particular emphasis on understanding the structural interactions at the interfaces between phases. Advanced techniques, including Pair Distribution Function (PDF) analysis, will be used to investigate these complex structures.
Overall, the project aims to establish MOF-glass composites as a new class of functional materials for sustainable applications such as adsorption, catalysis, and environmental remediation.
Requirements:
•Bachelor´s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related areas.
•Master´s in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related areas already completed or to be completed in the following academic course.
•Candidates are expected to be interested in multidisciplinary work and motivated to learn from a variety of scientific fields.
•Experience in the field of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and crystallography is desired.
• Good interpersonal skills are required and good written and oral communications skills in English are highly desirable.
Research profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Research field: Chemistry
Type of contract: Temporary
Job status: Full-time
Hours per week: 37,5
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Application Deadline: 30-04-2026
Skills/Qualifications: Good written and oral communication skills desired Specific requirements: Experience in crystallography and inorganic chemistry Required languages: English
Job funded through the Comunidad de Madrid-Atracción de Talento Grant agreement number: 2024-T1/TEC-31450
