PhD position: sustainable and high performing zinc-air secondary batteries based on gel-biopolymer electrolytes

Organisation/Company

CIC energiGUNE

Research Field

Chemistry » Organic chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

4 Mar 2024 – 11:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

4 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE / MSCA

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

For the European Project eNargiZinc  and under the framework of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks , CIC energiGUNE is seeking for a person interested in pursuing a PhD in Sustainable and high performing zinc-air secondary batteries based on gel-biopolymer electrolytes. The candidate will belong to Organic and Hybrid Materials group and will collaborate in Metal-Air batteries research line.

Main functions:

• Performing high-quality research within the scope of the project.
• Reports/papers preparation for submission to peer reviewed journals.
• Presenting results in international conferences.
• Providing guidance to Master’s and visiting students when required.

Area: Electrochemical energy storage  (EES)

Research group: Advanced electrolytes and cell integration  (Organic and hybrid materials)

Research line: Metal-air batteries

DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION:

• WHO ARE WE? https://cicenergigune.com/en/who-are-we
• WHERE ARE WE? https://cicenergigune.com/en/welcome
• OUR FACILITIES: https://cicenergigune.com/en/platforms-facilities
• EES RESEARCH GROUPS: https://cicenergigune.com/en/electrochemical-storage-research

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

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Organic chemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Specific Requirements

• Master in Physics, Chemisrty, Materials science or similar.
• A good level of spoken and written English.
• A team player who can collaborate with other researchers, groups.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and autonomy.

The candidate may also comply with the MSCA eligibility requirements:

• Comply with the mobility rule. They must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary (Spain) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date.
• Comply with the Doctoral Candidate definition: at the time of recruitment by the hosting institution candidates must not have been awarded a doctoral degree (PhD degree).
• Be in position of enrolling in a doctoral programme at the country of the hosting institution (Spain).

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

• 36-month predoctoral contract and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours and with on-site work model with the option to eventually telework.
• Full access to cutting-edge laboratory facilities  and characterization platforms .
• The incorporation to a top research center in Europe that makes high quality research  and impactful contributions  to the energy and sustainability fields.
• Professional and personal development: opportunity to attend seminars, international conferences, trainings, etc.
• Integrated, enthusiastic, international and multidisciplinary environment.
• A welcome program  that offers help with finding accommodation and addresses other aspects to help you integrate into the local environment (such as free language courses, assistance with the administrative procedures, help with schools for children…).

For more information: https://cicenergigune.com/en/work-with-us

Selection process

TO APPLY:

All applicants are invited to submit their application a detailed curriculum vitae at this website.

The selection process ends once the candidate is selected.

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

Website for additional job details

https://cicenergigune.com/en/employment-opportunities/104410693

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

CIC energiGUNE

Country

Spain

State/Province

Álava

City

Vitoria-Gasteiz

Postal Code

01510

Street

Albert Einstein, 48

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://cicenergigune.com/en/employment-opportunities/104410693

Contact

State/Province

Álava

City

Vitoria-Gasteiz

Website

http://www.cicenergigune.com/

Street

Albert Einstein, 48

Postal Code

01510

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED