Job: Junior Researcher
Department: Polymers and Composites
Location: Donostia (Spain)
Vacancies: 1
Work modality: On siteWould you like to build the future? Join CIDETEC! CIDETEC is a technology centre that brings together three leading international centres in the fields of Energy Storage, Surface Engineering and Nanomedicine. For more than 25 years, we have been working with leading companies to develop technology that makes the world a better place.
A cutting-edge, diverse and international centre awaits you!
CIDETEC Surface Engineering will select a candidate to join its Polymers and Composites Unit, which develops polymeric materials (including both thermoplastic polymers and thermosetting resins, as well as coatings) with enhanced properties. The unit addresses major challenges to meet industrial demands and respond to European programme requirements.
Want to be part of this revolution? We’re waiting for you!
CIDETEC is an international leader in research and innovation related to surface engineering in the fields of Coatings and Surface Treatments, Polymers and Composites, and Nanosurfaces. We specialise in the treatment of surfaces and materials with state-of-the-art technologies. The PhD candidate will primarily focus on the development of their doctoral thesis (on high-performance waterborne polyurethane coatings), but will also have the opportunity to participate in R&D activities related to both capability-building and industrial projects. This will involve close collaboration with leading companies from key sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and energy.
Your contribution
You will join a cutting-edge research centre, focused on sustainability and the circular economy, which has spent years understanding and revolutionising the surfaces of things, from those we touch every day in our homes or in our vehicles, to the most demanding materials for sectors such as aeronautics and energy.
You will work on training and/or company transfer projects, carrying out your work in such a way that you are able to pursue several lines of research simultaneously, optimising resources and maximising results.
Your work will focus on the following activities:
You will also be involved in:
What we offer you
Education:
Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials engineering or equivalent.
Languages:
High level of written English
Knowledge:
The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge in:
Knowledge and experience of the following will be considered a plus:
Observations:
A highly motivated person, with a keen interest in research and innovation, you will join a multidisciplinary team. They must be able to organise their own work and meet deadlines and targets. Problem-solving capacity and scientific criteria. Good communication skills, verbal and written.
*We positively value applications from people with a disability equal to or greater than 33%, in compliance with current legislation, the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their social inclusion (LGD).
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