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CIC energiGUNE

Postdoc Researcher Position in Polymer Synthesis

Research Field: Chemistry 
Sub Research Field:  

Job Summary

CIC energiGUNE is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the ´Polymer-rich electrolyte batteries´Research Line to work on Polymer Synthesis.

Job Description

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-groups
- EES RESEARCH LINES: https://cicenergigune.com/en/research-lines-electrochemical-storage

For more details on CIC energiGUNE's research activities please visit our website at http://www.cicenergigune.com.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

- Design and synthesis of monomer and polymer materials with ad-hoc properties.
- Structural and physicochemical characterization: nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman, gel permeation chromatography (GPC), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).
- Polymer electrolytes formulation, cell integration, and characterization.
- Processing and analysis of the results obtained from the characterization tests, providing conclusions and ideas to improve the synthesis procedure and electrolyte performance.
- Participating in communication with companies and proposals preparation when required.

Area: Electrochemical Energy Storage (EES)
Research Line: Polymer-rich electrolyte batteries

TO APPLY:

All applicants are invited to submit their application by uploading a detailed curriculum vitae along with a motivation letter at this website: https://cicenergigune.com/en/employment-opportunities/101013880

The selection process ends once the candidate is selected.

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

Benefits

- We are offering a 3-year contract and advantageous professional development opportunities with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
- Flexible working hours and an on-site work model with the possibility to 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…).

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FP7 / PEOPLE / Marie Curie Actions

Research Framework Programme/
Marie Curie Actions
No 
SESAM Agreement Number  

Job Details

Type of Contract Temporary 
Researcher profile Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)  
Status Full-time 
Hours Per Week 40  
Company/Institute CIC energiGUNE 
Country SPAIN 
State/Province Alava 
City Vitoria-Gasteiz 

Organization/Institute Contact Data

Organization CIC energiGUNE 
Organization/Institution Type Research Laboratory 
Faculty/Department/Research Lab  
Country SPAIN 
City Minano 
State/Province ALAVA 
Postal Code 01510 
Street Albert Einstein 48 
E-Mail people@cicenergigune.com 
Website http://www.cicenergigune.com/ 
Phone + 34 945 297 108 
Mobile Phone  
Fax  

Application Details

Envisaged Job Starting Date 2024-02-02 
Application Deadline 2024-01-30 
How To Apply http://www.cicenergigune.com/ 

Additional Requirements

Skill

 
Specific Requirements

- PhD in Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Materials Science / or a related field is required.
- Strong background in polymer design and synthesis.
- Hands-on experience of standard operating procedures for polymer synthesis and characterization.
- Knowledge on polymer electrolytes and solid-state batteries would be considered positively.
- Knowledge on electrochemical testing methods would be considered positively.
- Systemic problem-solving skills.
- A good team player who can collaborate with other groups, academic and industrial partners.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.