Postdoctoral researcher for interphases in Na-based batteries and capacitors (MSCA)

CIC energiGUNE; Vitoria; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CIC energiGUNE is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to focus on the analysis and improvement of sodium battery interphases. This role involves conducting detailed material characterizations and contributing to impactful publications in the field of electrochemical energy storage.

Servicios

3-year contract with renewal possibilities

Access to cutting-edge laboratory facilities

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Support for accommodation and integration

Formación

• PhD required in relevant fields.
• Background in surface science and physicochemical characterization.
• Prior experience in electroanalytical characterization.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze stability and integrity of electrolyte interphases.
• Conduct comprehensive chemical and morphological analyses.
• Disseminate research findings through publications.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Surface science knowledge

Educación

PhD in Materials science, chemistry, physics

Herramientas

XPS

AFM

Raman spectroscopy

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

CIC energiGUNE is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on understanding and improving interphases for sodium batteries and capacitors in the framework of an individual MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Job Functions

• Probe the stability and integrity of solid electrolyte interphases in Na-based systems with conventional and non-conventional electrolytes and additives under different electrochemical routines.
• Conduct chemical and morphological analysis of electrode interphase using surface analysis techniques.
• Characterize materials and interphases by complementary physicochemical characterization methods whenever appropriate.
• Analyze and generalize characterization results, give conclusions, and provide ideas to improve interphases.
• Disseminate project results through high-impact publications.
  
  

Area: Electrochemical energy storage (EES)

Research Group: Organic&Hybrid Materials

What We Offer

• We are offering a 3-year contract and advantageous professional development opportunities with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs. The contract will be linked to the award of the MSCA grant.
• 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.
  
  

Life-balance Benefits

• Flexible working hours promoting work-life balance and self-organization.
• On-site work model with the option to telework.
• 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

To Apply

The selected candidate will work together with the team of CIC energiGUNE to prepare the project proposal to submit before September 10th 2025.

All applicants are invited to submit their application with a detailed curriculum vitae along with a motivation letter at this website.

The selection process ends once the candidate is selected

CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. Therefore, as part of our commitment to inclusion, we welcome applications regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age.

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
  
  

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

Requirements

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• PhD in Materials science, chemistry, physics, and related fields. Doctors of Engineering with specialization in interphases and/or electrochemistry are also
• Solid background in surface science and physicochemical characterization and willingness to apply his/her knowledge to electrochemical energy storage
• Prior experience in electroanalytical characterization
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills in English
  
  

The following additional experience and skills will be highly valued:

• Expertise in surface science techniques such as XPS, AFM, Raman, etc...
• Expertise in Metal ion batteries and/or Supercapacitors
• Experience in technique-specific cell development
• A team player who can collaborate with other groups, technical centers, and industries
  
  

MSCA Requirements

• Maximum of eight years experience in research, from the date of the award of their PhD degree, years of experience outside research and career breaks will not count towards the above maximum, nor will years of experience in research in third countries, for nationals or long-term residents of EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries who wish to reintegrate to Europe
• Mobility rules: they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the beneficiary (for European Postdoctoral Fellowships), or the host organisation for the outgoing phase (for Global Postdoctoral Fellowships) for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the call deadline
• As from 2022, resubmission restrictions will apply for applications that received a score below 70% the previous year