Researcher for Battery Post-Mortem Area

Job: Junior Researcher
Department: Materials for Energy
Location: Donostia (Spain)
Vacancies: 1
Work modality: On site

CIDETEC Energy Storage

Would 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!

Job description

CIDETEC is looking to recruit a Researcher in the Energy Storage area.

The post will cover the needs of strategic projects in the post mortem area of the Energy Materials unit.

If you want to be part of this revolution, we are 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 researcher will work in activities related to the development of training and industrial R&D projects, in close contact with the most prominent companies in sectors such as aeronautics, automotive and energy.

Your contribution

You will join the Storage Systems Unit, working on knowledge generation and industrial projects. They must be capable of carrying out several lines of research simultaneously, optimising resources and maximising results.

You will join a team led by a line manager, working independently according to a defined work plan involving both technical and managerial activities.

Your work will focus on the following activities:

Pouch/cylindrical cell opening and rigid housing in controlled atmosphere conditions (glove chamber).
Physical-chemical characterisation of cell materials and components (SEM-EDX, TEM, XRD, XPS, Raman, NMR, TGA).
Electrochemical characterisation of electrodes and cells (GITT, EIS, CV).
Assembly of button cells in controlled atmosphere conditions (glove chamber, dry chamber).
Project management.
Drafting of project proposals.

What we offer you

At CIDETEC you will be able to develop your career alongside a team of top-level professionals, in a young yet committed environment, dedicated to innovation and seeking to provide practical solutions that result in a more sustainable world.
Professional development opportunities that allow you to build a solid career, working on projects that transform both industry and society.
Work with teams at the very highest level in local, national and European settings.
Work-life balance initiatives
Continuous training
Privileged setting in a safe and friendly environment
Variable remuneration package for all employees

Requirements

Education:

PhD in the field of Advanced Materials for Energy

Languages:

Fluent in spoken and written English.

Knowledge:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a sound knowledge in:

Inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry and advanced materials.
R&D in battery systems and post-mortem analysis.
Characterisation techniques, SEM-EDX, TEM, XRD, NMR, Raman, XPS, FTIR, TGA, gas adsorption (BET & BJH).
Electrochemical characterisation of batteries (GITT, EIS, CV)

Observations:

A highly motivated person, with a keen interest in research and innovation, you will join a multidisciplinary team. You will be able to organise your work, meeting both the deadlines and the established objectives. Problem-solving capacity and scientific criteria. Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Having undertaken a placement abroad and more than 3 years’ work experience will be considered a plus.

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Job: Junior Researcher
Department: Materials for Energy
Location: Donostia (Spain)
Vacancies: 1
Work modality: On site

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