IMDEA Energy is opening a Predoctoral Researcher Position for the Electrochemical Processes Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on the development of innovative energy storage and conversion technologies, aiming to drive sustainable and efficient solutions in the energy sector.

This position focuses on research into advanced battery and electrolyze systems, with applications in renewable energy and their integration into power grids.

The requirements are as follows:

Tasks Description:

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• Research on innovative materials for batteries and electrolysers.
• 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:

• Official Master degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Physics, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering finished in the last four years.
• Bachelor degree in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar.

Other merits to value:

• Specific training or hands-on experience in batteries and electrolysers.
• Specific training or hands-on experience in cells assembling (coin cells or flow cells).
• 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