<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><br></div><div><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><b>De:</b> Luís Mafra <<a href="mailto:lmafra@ua.pt">lmafra@ua.pt</a>><br><b>Data:</b> 21 de março de 2017 07:03:40 BRT<br><b>Para:</b> <a href="mailto:nmr@listes.univ-paris-diderot.fr">nmr@listes.univ-paris-diderot.fr</a>, <a href="mailto:rmn@listes.sc.univ-paris-diderot.fr">rmn@listes.sc.univ-paris-diderot.fr</a><br><b>Assunto:</b> <b>[NMR] Postdoc in SSNMR methods to study gas-surface interactions in nanoporous materials - CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Portugal</b><br><b>Responder A:</b> Luís Mafra <<a href="mailto:lmafra@ua.pt">lmafra@ua.pt</a>><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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<p><font size="+2"><b>Post-doctoral fellowship in SSNMR methods to
study gas-surface interactions in nanoporous sorbent materials
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<b>Job Summary:</b><br>
A 1-year postdoctoral position is readily available (with
possibility for a 6-12 months extension) in NMR spectroscopy
applied to functional sorbent materials at CICECO - Aveiro
Materials Institute (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.ciceco.ua.pt">www.ciceco.ua.pt</a>), University of Aveiro. We
are looking for candidates with self-initiative and previous NMR
background, preferably, in solid-state NMR spectroscopy. The
post-doctoral researcher should be independent working at the NMR
spectrometer and able to program or/and adapt pulse sequences to
run specific experiments to study selected nanoporous
inorganic-organic hybrid materials (e.g., zeolite, modified
mesoporous silicas, PMOs, MOFs); the main goal lies in gaining an
atomic-level understanding of the surface interactions formed
between these materials and strategically labeled gas mixtures,
mimicking industrial flue gas streams relevant in post-combustion
CO2 capture applications. In exceptional cases, the lack of
relevant NMR experience can be compensated with a demonstrated
knowledge in porous materials or quantum chemical calculations. He
will work between different projects with the opportunity to
tackle industrially relevant problems related to catalysis,
environmental or pharmaceutical sciences, involving CICECO
researchers & industrial partners. <br>
The successful candidate will take advantage of an
interdisciplinary environment with privileged access to multiple
solid-state characterisation equipments including 6
liquid/solid-state NMR spectrometers [Liquids: 300 and 500 MHz;
Solids: 400, 500, 700 and 800 MHz magnets] with Bruker AV III HD
consoles and a wide range of probes. Aveiro city is located
between the two major capitals (Porto & Lisbon) and has a very
high-quality of life with great weather and food, stunning beaches
along its coastline, lagoons, … <br>
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<b>Additional details about the position</b> —>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/189756">https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/189756</a><br>
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<b>Parallel activity:</b> The candidate will also participate in a
parallel project aiming at studying Brønsted/Lewis acidity in
modified micro- and mesoporous zeolites using special probe
molecules (in partnership with oil industry - BP).<br>
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<b>Deadline:</b> Applications should be sent until April 15.<br>
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</b><b>Academic Requirements / Qualifications:</b> <br>
- Prospective applicants should possess a PhD in Chemistry,
Physics, Physical Chemistry, Materials, or related fields;<br>
- Previous experience in NMR spectroscopy or pulse programming
will be highly regarded (based on past peer-reviewed publications
or any other equivalent indicator);<br>
- Competencies in materials science or and/or computer modelling
are also relevant skills for this position;<br>
- Good English communication skills (oral + written) are
mandatory;<br>
- Applicants with experience in one or more of the topics below
are greatly encouraged to apply.<br>
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a) NMR characterization or preparation/synthesis of
functionalized/modified materials for gas capture applications; <br>
b) Study of acid sites in crystalline and amorphous molecular
sieves (e.g., zeolites); <br>
c) DFT calculations of adsorbed molecules at surfaces and related
computational methods.<br>
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- Applications should be sent to <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:lmafra@ua.pt">lmafra@ua.pt</a>, containing: i) an
application letter mentioning the contacts of two or three
references; ii) Curriculum Vitae; iii) 2-3 most relevant papers
related to this position (other indicators of interest are welcome
if necessary) iv) copy of ID card or passport; v) Academic degree
certificate(s). The position will remain open until filled. <br>
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For any inquiries about the position, please send me an email.<br>
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<b>Representative publications in Materials:</b><br>
<br>
- L. Mafra, T. Čendak, S. Schneider, P. V. Wiper, J. Pires, J.R.B.
Gomes, M.L. Pinto, Structure of Chemisorbed CO2 Species in
Amine-Functionalized Mesoporous Silicas Studied by Solid-State NMR
and Computer Modeling, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 139 (2017) 389–408.<br>
- M.A.O. Lourenço, C. Siquet, M. Sardo, L. Mafra, J. Pires, M.
Jorge, M.L. Pinto, P. Ferreira, J.R.B. Gomes, Interaction of CO2
and CH4 with Functionalized Periodic Mesoporous Phenylene-Silica:
Periodic DFT Calculations and Gas Adsorption Measurements, J.
Phys. Chem. C. 120 (2016) 3863–3875.<br>
- Wiper, P. V., Amelse, J., Mafra, L., Multinuclear solid-state
NMR characterization of the Brønsted/Lewis acid properties in the
BP HAMS-1B (H-[B]-ZSM-5) borosilicate molecular sieve using
adsorbed TMPO and TBPO probe molecules, J. Catal. 316 (2014)
240-250.<br>
- L. Mafra, J. Klinowski, Advanced Solid-State NMR Techniques for
the Study of Molecular Sieves, in: eMagRes, John Wiley & Sons,
Ltd, Chichester, UK, 2013: pp. 149–184.
doi:10.1002/9780470034590.emrstm1307.<br>
- Antunes, M. M., Russo, P. A., Wiper, P. V., Veiga, J. M.,
Pillinger, M., Mafra, L., et al. (2014). ChemSusChem, 7 (2014)
804-812.<br>
- M.L. Pinto, L. Mafra, J.M. Guil, J. Pires, J. Rocha, Adsorption
and Activation of CO2 by Amine-Modified Nanoporous Materials
Studied by Solid-State NMR and 13CO2 Adsorption, Chem. Mater. 23
(2011) 1387–1395.<br>
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<b>About CICECO: </b><br>
CICECO is a top materials science institute in Portugal and a
leading research center in Europe in the area of materials. Our
mission is developing the scientific and technological knowledge
necessary for the innovative production and transformation of
materials for a sustainable development and the benefit of society
(from ceramics to soft matter and hybrids). For facts and figures
visit
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.ciceco.ua.pt/index.php?menu=197&language=eng&tabela=geral">http://www.ciceco.ua.pt/index.php?menu=197&language=eng&tabela=geral</a><br>
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Luís Mafra, PhD<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.ciceco.ua.pt/luismafra">http://www.ciceco.ua.pt/luismafra</a><br>
Principal Researcher <br>
CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials <br>
Chemistry Department<br>
University of Aveiro <br>
3810-193 Aveiro <br>
Portugal <br>
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e-mail: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:lmafra@ua.pt">lmafra@ua.pt</a> <br>
Skypename: luismafra<br>
Office: +351 234 370620 (ext. 23578)<br>
Fax: +351 234 370 084<br>
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