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Group Leader Surfaces and Interfaces

Job Summary

CIC energiGUNE is seeking an experienced/senior engineer/researcher to lead the design, characterization and stabilization of surfaces and interfaces in Li and Post-Li batteries.

Job Description

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 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
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
CIC energiGUNE is seeking an experienced/senior engineer/researcher to lead the design, characterization and stabilization of surfaces and interfaces in Li and Post-Li batteries.
Job functions:
• Provide technical direction and execution in the characterization and stabilization of open and buried interfaces in batteries, and all-solid-state batteries in particular.
• Development/Adaptation of new or alternative characterization techniques for detailed characterization of all-solid-state batteries, in particular evolution, merging and degradation of conforming layers and interfaces.
• Understanding of chemical, electrochemical and mechanical evolution of electrode/electrolyte interfaces during battery assembly and operation.
• Development of methods and electrochemical cells for the (operando) characterization of buried interfaces.
• Leadership role in various research activities, such as writing research proposals, project execution/reporting/management, writing high quality scientific research papers, and presenting research results at scientific conferences.
• Support the strategic long-term research in agreement with Scientific and Technology coordinators.
• Look after team member’s hiring and professional development. Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Development of strategic partnerships and collaborations.
• Experience pursuing development of intellectual property to protect technology developments and secure competitive position.

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER:
We are offering a permanent position that will give you a unique opportunity to continue developing a competitive Research Group.
As a Group Leader you will find a flourishing scientific community conducting synergistic research in both the universities and other CIC Labs already operating in the region.
In addition to the appeal of the entire project, CIC energiGUNE offers a competitive basic salary augmented by important benefits such as life insurance, special conditions for a private health insurance, etc. that compare favorably with the best global private and public institutions.
The Foundation will also help smooth the transition for you and your family, providing a welcome program that offers accommodation and addresses other aspects to help you integrate into the local environment.

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HOW TO APPLY:
All applicants are invited to submit through this website a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae and two reference letters.
https://cicenergigune.com/en/employment-opportunities/74833011
The selected candidate will also apply to an Ikerbasque Permanent Researcher position and should she/he meet the scientific standards of Ikerbasque´s (the Basque Foundation for Science) call to attract senior researchers to the Research Institutions in the Basque Country.
The recruitment process ends once the candidate is selected.
CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.