R-1 First Stage Researcher - Nanoionics & Fuel Cells Group -

25 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA

Research Field

Chemistry
Physics
Engineering » Materials engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

14 Feb 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE

Reference Number

101137953

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

No

Offer Description

Publish date: January 25th 2024

Deadline for application: February 14th 2024

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Project: EPISTORE/EFISOEC

Area: Advanced Materials for Energy applications

Group: Nanoionics & Fuel Cells     

Group leader: Albert Tarancon      

PI: Marc Torrell

 

R1.1 – “Pre-doctoral researcher for the development of oxygen ion- and proton-conducting cells (O-SOE and P-SOE) by the use of thin film techniques and Ultra Fast High temperature Sintering (UHS)”

Description:

The Nanoionics and Fuel Cell Group announces a first stage researcher position (R1) in the field of energy devices based on solid oxide cells technology. The candidate will work on developing breakthrough concepts for novel materials and processing very focused on the development of SOEL cells. New concepts will be implemented for full energy devices such as fuel cells and electrolyzers in the field of thin films and ultra fast high temperature sintering.  

We offer a three years pre-doctoral contract. Joining a team of highly qualified and motivated researchers working in the frontiers of knowledge in science and technology. International collaboration with top-leading European research groups in the field.

Tasks

We are interested in a researcher highly motivated to develop novel reversible Solid Oxide Cells concepts. She/he will get experience in hands on development of innovative SOC stacks based on additive manufacturing technologies and state of the art technologies, as well as a deep knowledge on electrochemical and structural characterization of energy technologies such as fuel cells and electrolyzers. Among the characterization techniques employed will be XRD, SEM, TEM, Raman, etc…

 

Qualifications and experience required:

Essential :

• A person who is highly motivated to learn, work in a team, showing high flexibility and initiative and ability to innovate.
• Bachelor and master of Physics / Engineering / Chemistry /Materials Science or similar is required.
• Interest on energy technologies, materials, electrochemistry and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells will be positively evaluated.
• - Fluent English is mandatory.

Preferred :

• Interest and knowledge on energy technologies, materials, electrochemistry, catalysis, batteries and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells will be positively evaluated.

Personal skills :

• A person who is highly motivated to learn, work in a team, showing high flexibility and initiative and ability to innovate.

Required documents:

Applicants must submit the following documents by email to [email protected] ; [mail Group leader] and [mail PI].

Reference:

• Curriculum Vitae, specifying the completed degree and any relevant professional experience.
• Motivation letter.

Offer of job position:

We offer a pre-doctoral (R1.1) position for 36 months on the frame of an European project.

Salaries will be paid in accordance with the IREC’s salary policy, depending on the candidate’s qualification and professional experience.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

FUNDACIO INSTITUT DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA

Country

Spain

State/Province

BARCELONA

City

SANT ADRIA DE BESOS

Postal Code

08930

Street

JARDINS DE LES DONES DE NEGRE, 1

Where to apply

Website

https://www.irec.cat/about/work-with-us/job-oportunities/

Contact

State/Province

BARCELONA

City

SANT ADRIA DE BESOS

Website

http://www.irec.cat

Street

JARDINS DE LES DONES DE NEGRE, 1

Postal Code

08930

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED