Postdoc position at CIC energiGUNE: In Silico Guided Discovery of Novel Battery Materials

Location: Vitoria (Spain)
Contract: Temporary
Working day: Full time
Sector: Energy
Vacancies: 1

CIC energiGUNE

CIC energiGUNE is a research center specialized in energy, electrochemical storage (batteries and supercapacitors), thermal energy solutions and hydrogen, a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance- BRTA, and, a strategic initiative of the Basque Government. CIC energiGUNE was created in 2011 to generate excellent knowledge and at the same time useful for the Basque business network, being a reference in knowledge transfer.

CIC energiGUNE has a dynamic research team of more than 100 researchers and is extremely well equipped with a wide range of up-to-date facilities that are fully available for all its researchers. Also, the European Commission has recently awarded CIC energiGUNE with the ´HR Excellence in Research´ which reflects its commitment to achieving fair and transparent recruitment and appraisal procedures and certifies the existence of a stimulating and favorable work environment for researchers in the institution.

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

Job description

The Modelling and Computational Simulations group at CIC energiGUNE (Vitoria, Spain) is searching for a Postdoctoral researcher to engage in atomistic simulations on energy storage materials for application in rechargeable batteries. The candidate will join a multidisciplinary and collaborative team of theoretical and experimental Chemists, Physicists and Materials Scientists.

Job function:

To apply state-of-the-art computational techniques, combining molecular and quantum mechanics with cheminformatics to inform the process of battery materials discovery, design well-defined combinatorial routes of new synthetic compounds, and assist in structure-based materials optimization.

What we offer:

We offer a full time, 2 year, contract and advantageous professional development opportunities with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.

How to apply:

All applicants are invited to submit through this website detailed curriculum vitae, contact information of at least two references and a cover letter detailing specific experience and scientific interests.

Requirements

We are searching for a highly motivated and independent researcher with a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Applied Mathematics or other related topics.
The candidate shall possess a strong background (at least four years of previous experience as demonstrated, for instance, by first author publications) in Solid-State Physics/Chemistry and Quantum Chemistry applied to crystalline or amorphous solids.
High expertise in density functional theory electronic structure calculations is required.
Good expertise in classical molecular dynamics simulations is desired.
Experience of scientific programming and application of machine learning libraries and algorithms is also desirable.
Expertise in mesoscale or multiscale modelling of electrochemical systems will be an asset.
The candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team, as well as have very good command of English.
The candidate should be able to effectively communicate with a variety of multidisciplinary audiences.

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Location: Vitoria (Spain)
Contract: Temporary
Working day: Full time
Sector: Energy
Vacancies: 1

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