Postdoc/Research Engineer for Sodium-ion Capacitor Prototyping

DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION:

CIC 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 (2019) 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 .

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Cell Prototyping group at CIC energiGUNE is searching for a

Postdoctoral Researcher or Process Engineer to engage in the research

and development of sustainable sodium ion capacitors within a recently

granted Horizon EU project.

The role of the selected candidate will be focused on the development

of sodium ion capacitor pouch cell prototypes, covering the whole

process: from electrode formulation and optimization to manufacturing at

pilot line and prototype assembly for electrochemical characterization

and validation of the technology.

Main responsibilities of the candidate will include:

• Definition and optimization of electrode recipes to reach cell

  energy and power performance targets, including ink formulation, mixing,

  coating, drying and calendering of electrodes.

• Deliver feedback to RLM and GL to guide material optimization and processability which is aligned with final use requirements
• Physicochemical characterization of inks and electrodes.
• Assembly of laboratory cells (coin, Swagelok) for the electrochemical characterization of electrodes.
• Transfer existing R&D processes from lab scale to pilot line.
• Assembly and electrochemical characterization of pouch cell prototypes for technology validation.
• Post-mortem analysis. Investigate cells failure mechanisms and perform root cause analysis to create mitigation plans
• Contribute to the development of intellectual property

TO APPLY:

All applicants are invited to submit detailed curriculum vitae, the

contact information of at least two references and a cover letter

detailing specific experience and scientific interests at this webpage: https://cicenergigune.com/en/employment-opportunities/92140555 .

The selection process ends once a candidate is selected.

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