PhD position: development of new hybrid gel polymer electrolytes and characterization of interfacial phenomena for solid-state batteries

3 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

CIC energiGUNE

Research Field

Chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

6 May 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

6 May 2024

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

Key tasks for doctoral candidate:

Desing and development of new hybrid gel polymer electrolytes tunning the chemistry of the different components (polymer, salt, plasticizer, additive).
Physicochemical and thermal characterization by Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA).
Electrochemical characterization to understand the performance of developed electrolytes in solid-state batteries and the degradation mechanism, combined with interfaces analysis by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).
Presenting results at international conferences.
Preparation of reports and papers for submission to peer reviewed journals
The candidate will belong to Organic and Hybrid Materials group and will collaborate in polymer solid-state batteries research line.

Area: Electrochemical energy storage (EES)
Research group: Advanced electrolytes and cell integration (Organic and hybrid materials)
Research line: Polymer-rich electrolyte 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

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Specific Requirements

Master in Physical, Chemical, 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.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

3 years 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

Additional comments

TO APPLY:

All applicants are invited to submit their application a detailed curriculum vitae at this website: https://cicenergigune.com/en/employment-opportunities/104411179

The selection process ends once the candidate is selected.

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

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

Contact

State/Province

ALAVA

City

Minano

Website

https://cicenergigune.com/en/employment-opportunities/104411179

Street

Albert Einstein 48

Postal Code

01510

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+ 34 945 297 108

STATUS: EXPIRED