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 an experienced researcher in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to work in thermal energy storage related projects. The position is open within “Heat Transfer Intensification” research group which investigates novel heat transfer solutions and improves existing ones through both experimental and computational approaches. It closely collaborates with groups devoted to materials development as well as with system engineering group by providing guidance for design and optimization of either storage materials or energy storage systems, thus contributing to the development and scale-up of efficient thermal energy storage solutions for renewable energy generation systems, electricity grid and integrated energy networks and renewable heating and cooling. This covers low-, medium- and high-temperature applications and involves a wide range of technologies such as sensible, latent heat and thermochemical storage.
Job function:
What we offer:
We are offering a 3-year contract and advantageous professional development opportunities. A prolongation of the contract for 2 additional years is possible subjected to a positive performance assessment.
In addition to the appeal of the entire project, the CIC energiGUNE offers a competitive basic salary augmented by important benefits such as special conditions for a private health insurance that compare favorably with the best global private and public institutions.
The Fundación will also help smooth the transition for you and your family, providing a welcome program that offers accommodation and addresses other aspects to help you integrate into the local environment.
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.
The candidate must have a background in Computational sciences with the hands-on expertise in:
The following experience will be considered as advantageous:
Qualification requirements:
