Predoctoral Researcher Position to work on innovative ion separation processes and electrochemical conversion technologies for a sustainable battery manufacturing industry
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 opening a Predoctoral Researcher Position for the Electrochemical Processes Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on Innovative separation and electrochemical conversion technologies for a sustainable battery manufacturing industry.
The requirements are as follows:
Tasks Description:
- Research on innovative materials for ion separation/capture and pollutant removal.
- Synthesis, formulation, and electrochemical characterization of electrode materials.
- Use of advanced characterization and analytical techniques such as SEM, XRD, XPS, N2 Adsorption Isotherms, Raman, FTIR, Gas Chromatography, Ion Chromatography, etc.
- Manufacturing components for electrochemical cells.
- Assembly and testing of electrochemical cells.
- Communicate and disseminate research results through high-quality scientific channels including high impact scientific publications, presentations in conferences, etc.
- Supervision of Master or undergraduate studies.
Compulsory Requirements:
- Oficial Master Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Physics, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering finished in the last three years
- Bachelor degree in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar.
Other merits to value:
- Specific training or hands-on experience in treatment process of wastewater/urbans, liquid effluents.
- Specific training or hands-on experience in recycling processes.
- Specific training or hands-on experience with electrochemical technologies.
- Hands-on experience with materials characterization and analytical techniques.
- Experience in writing scientific publications.
- 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: 1 year, possibility of annual renewals depending on performance
IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid
- Certificates of academic titles
- Msc Official Academic title
- 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.