PhD: First‑Principles Modelling of Battery Interfaces

CIC energiGUNE; Vitoria; Híbrido; EUR 20.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Predoctoral contract

Research facilities access

Top European research centre

Conferences and seminars

Multidisciplinary environment

Flexible working hours

On-site with telework option

Welcome programme with accommodation

Descripción de la vacante

CIC energiGUNE invites applications for a PhD position funded by an MSCA Doctoral Network Grant (Agreement No. 101311389) to model solid–solid interfaces in next‑gen batteries. You will combine quantum mechanics with machine‑learned potentials to study ion transport and degradation at buried electrode–electrolyte interfaces.

Close collaboration with partners will iteratively inform experiments and theory. The role involves carrying out advanced simulations, preparing publications, and presenting

Formación

• Master’s in physics, chemistry, materials science or similar.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• High motivation to undertake a PhD in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Ability to work independently and in an international, multi‑disciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Perform high‑quality research within the scope of the project.
• Prepare reports and papers for peer‑reviewed journals.
• Present results at international conferences.
• Provide guidance to master’s and visiting students when required.

Conocimientos

English fluency

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Educación

Master's in physics, chemistry, materials science or similar

Descripción del empleo

CIC energiGUNE invites applications for a PhD position funded by an MSCA Doctoral Network Grant (Agreement No. 101311389) to model solid–solid interfaces in next‑gen batteries. You will combine quantum mechanics with machine‑learned potentials to study ion transport and degradation at buried electrode–electrolyte interfaces.

Close collaboration with partners will iteratively inform experiments and theory. The role involves carrying out advanced simulations, preparing publications, and presenting