Postdoc Position for all-solid-state batteries: integration and characterization

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

CIC energiGUNE is seeking a Researcher for the development of solid-state batteries: from integration to characterization. The postdoc will work in collaboration of the Polymer and ceramic Research lines and will integrate the group of Cells and Electrochemical Testing.

Job function:

Processing and characterization of polymer electrolytes.
Characterize the materials using analytical instruments.
Cell integration into a lab-cell proof of concept.
Characterization of solid electrolyte-electrode interface (electrochemically and chemically).
Collaborate in writing proposals to secure funding from governmental and industrial sources.

What we offer:

We are offering a 24-36-month position within an industrial collaboration in the field of solid-state batteries. The selected candidate will be part of a team up to five researchers working for the same project goal.

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

How to apply

All applicants are invited to submit through this website detailed curriculum vitae and 2 reference letters.

The selection process ends once a candidate is selected.

Requirements

PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Electrochemistry or related fields.
Training and expertise in processing and characterization of solid-state electrolytes (polymeric and inorganic).
Experience in Electrochemical (galvanostatic cycling, CV, impedance measurements etc.), thermal (DSC, TGA), spectroscopy (FTIR, Raman) and microscopy (scanning electron Microscopy) techniques.
Expertise on surface analysis techniques and/or use of solid electrolyte interphase (SEI)-forming additives.
Experience on organic or polymer synthesis would be considered positively.
A team player who can collaborate with other groups, technical centers, and industries.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

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

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