Predoctoral Researcher position to work on 3D battery electrodes optimization
IMDEA Energy Institute is a María de Maeztu Center of Excellence whose objective is to develop R&D activities in the fields of renewable energies and clean energy technologies by establishing strong links with leading companies in the energy sector. (www.energy.imdea.org).
IMDEA Energy is offering a Predoctoral Researcher Position for the Electrochemical Processes Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on the optimization of 3-dimensional battery electrodes.
The position is associated with the project B3ES (Optimization strategies for 3D battery electrodes) funded by the “Agencia Estatal de Investigación”. In this project we aim to develop a completely new approach for the optimization of battery electrode designs combining novel experimental electrochemical methodologies and physic-based simulations.
The requirements are as follows:
Tasks Description:
- First principle-based modelling of battery charge, heat and mass transport for various 3D electrode shapes.
- Manufacturing, characterization and testing. Specially in the design and specifications of the samples to make it match with the simulations.
- Dissemination and publication of research results in scientific journals, presentation at congresses, etc.
- Supervision of Master’s and undergraduate students.
Compulsory Requirements:
- B.Sc. degree in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar.
- MSc. degree in Physics, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Material Science, Energy or similar.
Other merits to value:
- Experience in Battery technology and knowledge in physical processes involved in their operation.
- Specific training or hands-on experience with electrochemical energy storage devices and electrochemical characterization.
- Programming skills (Matlab-Simulink, Phyton…).
- Experience with simulation software (e.g.. COMSOL, PyBAMM…)
- Research experience and previous experience in scientific communication.
- Oral and written communication skills in English.
- Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
- Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
- Knowledge of English.
- Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.
- Remuneration: Between 21.000€ – 23.500€ per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.
*The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.
- Contract: Until 31st August 2027
IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid
- Certificates of academic titles
- Motivation Letter
Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates.
Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment.
IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.