Research Fellow (Postdoc) - Non-PGM electrocatalysts for asymmetric water electrolysis (RRP.11.29.19.10/1)
28 Dec 2023
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
INL- Department
Human Resources- Research Field
Engineering » Mechanical engineering- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Portugal- Application Deadline
28 Jan 2024 - 23:00 (Europe/Lisbon)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
40- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Job Reference: RRP.11.29.19.10/1
Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)
Location: Braga, Portugal
Group/Unit: Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion
Number of Vacancies: 1
Employment Type: Full time
Contract Duration: 21 months
Open Date for Applications: December 28th , 2023
Closing Date for Applications: January 28th , 2024, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)
Overview
The Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion Research Group conducts both fundamental and application-oriented research on new nanomaterials and nanostructures that can be used for energy storage and conversion.
We are looking for a qualified Research Engineer to join our team in the project “Development of ALK electrolysers”, under the PRR framework, under the Moving2Neutrality Agenda.
Job Duties
The job duties will be the following:
- Perform the R&D activities as planned in the project;
- Collaborate with other academic and industry partners within the consortium on joint R&D;
- Report to supervisor and project leader(s) on R&D progress;
- Publish and communicate the results in project/professional meetings;
- Engage in other project’s dissemination activities.
Mandatory Qualifications
Education
- PhD in Electrochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other field of relevance.
Experience and Technical Skills
- Hands-on experience in electrocatalyst synthesis, particularly in non-PGM based transition metal compound (phosphide, chalcogenide, boride, etc.) catalysts;
- Extensive knowledge of electrocatalysis and electrocatalytic performance assessment, being familiar with asymmetric electrolysis;
- Good track-record on transition metal-based catalysts for HER and/or OER, in the form of scientific publications and/or patents as the leading author;
- Competences in project results dissemination, e.g. publications in scientific journals and presentations at professional meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience
- Knowledge of and experience in seawater electrolysis;
- Knowledge of and experience in bipolar membrane electrolysis.
Personal Skills
- Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
- Problem Solving ability;
- Customer orientation;
- Ability to work independently and as team player;
- Good communication skills.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary;
- Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
- Private health insurance;
- Family allowances (according to family situation);
- Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
- Support for education fees of dependent children;
- Relocation support;
- 30 working days of annual leave.
How to Apply
The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents:
*The selected candidate(s) with an academic degree granted by a non-Portuguese higher education institution must present, for hiring purposes, the certificate of recognition of that degree(s), issued by the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese Public Higher Education Institution. Please consult the website of the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en .
Online application instructions:
Important note:
Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered.
How the Selection Process works
A. Applications eligibility check
This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and technical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to the next stage.
B. CV Assessment
The Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s).
C. Interview(s)
The interview(s) may be done in different formats: video recording, online or onsite.
The question based interview will evaluate the match between the candidate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills. To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation.
D. Nomination
The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions.
Additional Information
Application feedback
We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good communications with all candidates. No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle
INL follows a non-discrimination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.
The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.
About INL
The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (http://www.inl.int ), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering » Mechanical engineering
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
- Country
- Portugal
- City
- Braga
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=ooKDlfwQ&s=Euraxess
Contact
- City
Braga- Website
http://inl.int- Street
Av. Mestre José Veiga, S/N- Postal Code
4715-330
STATUS: EXPIRED
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