Location: Vitoria (Spain)
Contract: Temporary
Working day: Full time
Sector: Energy
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: DesignCIC 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
Design, synthesis and characterization of sustainable ionic liquids and ionic organic plastic crystals as phase change materials for energy storage at low temperature
CIC energiGUNE is seeking an experienced person to work in an ambitious and novel project which main goal will be to develop by rational design new and suitable ionic liquids (ILs) and organic ionic crystal plastics (OICPs) to be employed in the field of energy storage. Feedstocks such as, amino acids, sugars will be used in the synthesis of both room temperature ILs and IOPs to gain in sustainability. The prepared ILs and OICPs will be tested as phase change materials (PCMs) in thermal energy storage at low temperature for both domestic and industrial applications. Furthermore, a full testing and characterization of the obtained ionic materials will be performed to understand in deep the relationship between their composition/structure and their performance in the selected applications. The full characterization expected to allow “a la carte” design of these materials for a specific application.
Overall, this is a very challenging project since use of ILs as PCMs or OIPCs as PCMs is still at very initial stage. Therefore, the selected person must show the commitment, dedication and passion in facing new challenges.
Job function:
What we offer:
We are offering a 36 months contract and advantageous professional development opportunities and a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. A prolongation of the contract for 24 additional months could be possible subjected to a positive performance assessment. Integration in an enthusiastic and multidisciplinary young group with great projection and commitments with sustainability and research quality.
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.
