Research Assistant Position to work on development of membrane-free 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).
IMDEA Energy is opening a Research Assistant position for the Electrochemical Processes Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on “development of membrane-free batteries”, on ERC project (Call: ERC-2024-POC).
This project, entitled “3-Phase-BAT: Three-phase Redox Flow Battery”, involves the development of a new type of membrane-free RFB which does not require the use of any membrane since the electrolytes are separated by thermodynamics. This ERC-PoC offers a tremendous opportunity to i) validate this novel technology, ii) explore scaling up as part of the technology transfer process, and iii) define an exploitation pathway to transition our 3-Phase-BAT technology from the lab to industry. More info: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101213311/es.
This position focuses on research into innovative membrane-free batteries developing new immiscible electrolytes.
The requirements are as follows:
Tasks Description:
- Research on innovative membrane-free batteries.
- Formulation and electrochemical characterization of immiscible redox electrolytes.
- Use of advanced characterization and analytical techniques such as UV-vis, Raman, FTIR, Ion Chromatography, etc.
- Design and Manufacturing components for electrochemical cells/reactors.
- Assembly and testing of electrochemical cells.
- Dissemination and publication of research results in scientific journals.
Compulsory Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar.
Other merits to value:
- Master degree on Electrochemistry or similar.
- Specific training or proven skills in design and development of redox flow batteries.
- Specific training or hands-on experience with immiscible systems.
- Hands-on experience in characterization tests of redox flow batteries.
- 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 18.000 - 20.500 € gross salary per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.
*The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.
- Duration of the contract: Until the end of the project - December 2026.
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.