PhD thesis: Design and scale-up of reactors for the electrochemical production of nanomaterials for energy storage and conversion applications

JOB DESCRIPTION:

CICenergiGUNE is looking for a pre-doctoral researcher to work on the optimization and scale-up of the production of nanomaterials with the cathodic corrosion method.

The research activity is related to the cathodic corrosion method, which is an electrochemical method that allows producing metallic and metal oxide nanomaterials in a fast, economical, efficient and clean way. The method does not require the use of expensive reagents and is carried out at ambient temperature and pressure. This synthesis method also allows to control in a simple way the composition of the materials and the particle size in order to optimize the properties of the materials, for example, the catalytic activity or the ability to store ions in batteries. The nanomaterials produced by this method can be implemented in the production of hydrogen thermally, electrochemically or in cathodes for lithium/sodium batteries.

The objective of the research activity is the development of an automated system for the scale-up and continuous production of nanomaterials for different applications at CIC energiGUNE.

Main objectives:

• Development of a continuous feeding system of metal wires and meshes for the production of nanomaterials by the cathodic corrosion method.
• Scaling up to nanomaterial production.
• Implementation of the system designed in 1) and 2) for the continuous synthesis of three examples of nanomaterials requested by the thermal energy, battery and electrocatalysis groups.

Area: Electrochemical energy storage (EES)

Group: Electrochemical hydrogen technologies

WHAT WE OFFER:

• We are offering a 3-year predoctoral contract and advantageous professional development opportunities with the possibility of 1 year extension based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
• Flexible working hours promoting work-life balance and self organization.
• On-site work model with the option to telework.
• Full access to cutting-edge laboratory facilities and characterization platforms.
• The incorporation to a top research center in Europe that makes high quality research and impactful contributions to the energy and sustainability fields.
• Professional and personal development: opportunity to attend seminars, international conferences, training courses, etc.
• Integrated, enthusiastic, international and multidisciplinary environment.
• A welcome program that offers help with finding accommodation and addresses other aspects to help you integrate into the local environment (such as free language courses, assistance with the administrative procedures, help with schools for children…).

For more information: https://cicenergigune.com/en/work-with-us

TO APPLY:

All applicants are invited to submit their application a detailed curriculum vitae along with a motivation letter at this website.

The selection process ends once the candidate is selected.

CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION:

• WHO ARE WE? https://cicenergigune.com/en/who-are-we
• WHERE ARE WE? https://cicenergigune.com/en/welcome
• OUR FACILITIES: https://cicenergigune.com/en/platforms-facilities
• EES RESEARCH GROUPS: https://cicenergigune.com/en/electrochemical-storage-research-groups

For more details on CIC energiGUNE's research activities please visit our website at http://www.cicenergigune.com