Laboratory Technician to support the research line of membrane-free flow batteries

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).

Description

IMDEA Energy is opening a Laboratory Technician Position for the Electrochemical Processes Unit , looking for talented and motivated candidates to work for ERC project (Call: ERC-2024-POC) lead by Dr. Rebeca Marcilla

Tasks Description:

  • Support in non-membrane battery testing, including: electrolyte preparation, assembly, and testing of small battery prototypes, etc.
  • Support in Research on Fundamental Electrochemistry and Advanced Redox Flow Batteries (RFB) at lab scale.
  • Support in Investigation of biphasic liquid-liquid systems for application in membrane-free RFB.
  • Preparation of electrolyte solutions and characterization of their state of charge (SOC) using ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy.
  • Characterization of Redox Electrolytes (solubility, viscosity, redox potential, kinetics and reversibility of redox reactions).
  • Support in the Design and Operation of membrane-free electrochemical reactors.
  • Preparation of the required result reports.
  • General maintenance of the laboratory and calibration of equipment (balances, ovens, etc.), management of laboratory waste and monitoring the condition of the resources available to ensure safe laboratory work conditions.
  • Management and control of laboratory materials and consumables.
Requirements

Compulsory Requirements:

  • Superior Technician in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control or similar.
  • Experience in analytical techniques applied to electrolyte characterization, e.g., UV-Visible Spectroscopy.
  • Experience in batteries.

Other merits to value:

  • Specific training in analytical techniques and/or data processing related to the tasks to be performed.
  • Additional training and/or experience in chemistry and electrochemistry.
  • Knowledge and experience in laboratory work following standardized procedures.
  • Understanding of laboratory quality and safety protocols.
  • Oral and written communication skills in English.

 
Selection Criteria
  • Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
  • Work experience related to the job profile.
  • Knowledge of English.
  • Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.
Conditions
  • Remuneration: Between 17.000€ – 21.000€ per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.

*The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

  • Contract: Until the end of the project - December 2026
Workplace

IMDEA Energía: Móstoles, Madrid.
Documents

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.