Location: Vitoria (Spain)
Contract: Temporary
Working day: Full time
Sector: Energy
Vacancies: 1CIC 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
CIC energiGUNE is seeking for a postdoctoral researcher to engage in our XRD Platform.
The aim of the project is to develop new carbon materials to be used in Li-ion and Na-ion batteries, designed from the point of view of their microstructure and with performance beyond current state of the art. To do so, ex-situ and in-situ X-ray diffraction and Small Angle X-ray Scattering will be used to access unprecedented understanding on the charge storage mechanism of hard carbons and its correlation with the microstructure so that the critical microstructural parameters are identified and targeted in the synthesis of advanced carbons for batteries. Experimental work will include synthesis, materials charcterizations (XRD, SEM, Raman, gas adsorption etc…), in-situ/operando mecanistic charcetrizations (XRD, SAXS, XAS, etc…), as well as electrochemical performance assessment.
The position is expected to start during 2021 and will have a duration of at least 3 years.
How to apply
All applicants are invited to submit through this website detailed curriculum vitae and 2 reference letters.
CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
Holding a PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or related fields.
Strong experimental experience and academic background in solid state physics, solid state chemistry or materials science.
Experience on X-ray diffraction and Small Angle X-ray Scattering tecniques will be very positively considered.
