Group Leader in development and validation of electrolyzers and flow cells
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Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the electrochemical storage and conversion (EES) Technology Coordinator, CIC energiGUNE is searching for a Group Leader in development and validation of electrolyzers and flow cells.
The person will be involved in setting the strategic direction of the future portfolio and technology roadmap of CIC energiGUNE low temperature water electrolyzers, low temperature fuel cells and flow cells business. The group will support the design, development, and manufacturing scale-up of electrolyzer and flow cells components for current and future technologies.
Job Description
Reporting directly to the EES Technology Coordinator , and in cooperation and validation of the Business Development Director the person will be responsible of:
• According to the management of the center, defining the strategy of the group un-der, creating a roadmap for the sci-tech strategy.
• Lead technology development of stack components low temperature electrolysis, fuel cells and flow cells to improve attributes such as performance, lifetime, cost, sustainability and scalability.
• Build a new generation of low temperature electrolysis, fuel cells and flow cells equipment.
The Group Leader in development and validation of electrolyzers and flow cells will manage the resources of his/her group and he/she is also expected to:
• Build collaborative programs mainly with the local universities and also industry and technological centers, in collaboration with the other areas of the center (EES and TES) and Business Development Manager.
• Write proposals to secure funding from government and industrial sources.
• Having intense contact with the basque industry to align the scientific strategy to maximize impact to the basque companies.
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
For more details on CIC energiGUNE's research activities please visit our website at http://www.cicenergigune.com.
Benefits
WHAT WE OFFER:
• We are offering a permanent position that will give you a unique opportunity to manage a knowledgeable and experienced research team and responsibility for coordinating the involved research lines.
• Flexible working hours and with on-site work model with the option 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.
• 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
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TO APPLY:
All applicants are invited to submit their application a detailed curriculum vitae along with a motivation letter at this website: https://cicenergigune.com/en/employment-opportunities/106331853
The selected candidate could also apply to an Ikerbasque Permanent Researcher position meeting the scientific requirements of the Ikerbasque’s (Basque Foundation for Science) call to attract senior researchers to the Research Institutions in the Basque Country.
The selection process ends once the candidate is selected.
CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.