Postdoctoral Researcher Position at IMDEA Energía to work on “Higher-Order topology Polymer Ele[...]

Fundacion IMDEA Energia; España; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research foundation in Spain is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher for its Electrochemical Processes Unit. The role involves designing next-generation organic batteries through polymer synthesis and advanced characterization techniques. Candidates should have a PhD in a related field and at least two years of postdoctoral experience abroad, alongside hands-on skills in organic and polymer synthesis. The position offers a two-year contract including benefits under the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

Servicios

Benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System

Formación

• At least two years postdoctoral experience in a research institution outside Spain.
• Experience in international research projects/collaborations and scientific writing.
• Knowledge of electrochemical characterization and techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Design, synthesis, and hybridization of redox‑porous polymers.
• Fabrication of advanced electrodes including buckypapers.
• Comprehensive electrochemical characterization of cell prototypes.

Conocimientos

Experience with synthesis of redox building blocks

Hands-on experience in organic synthesis

Oral and written communication skills in English

Educación

PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related areas

Herramientas

SEM/TEM

XRD

XPS

Organic electronics

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Fundacion IMDEA Energia Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 5 Oct 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 15 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

IMDEA Energy is opening a Postdoctoral Researcher Position for the Electrochemical Processes Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates, tlinked to the HOPE‑BAT project (PID2024‑160166OB‑I00). The project develops next‑generation organic batteries by designing redox‑porous polymers (CMPs, COFs, HCPs), advancing binder‑/collector‑free electrodes (buckypapers and fully polymeric films), and building practical Li‑polymer, Zn‑polymer and all‑polymer prototypes. Work spans polymer synthesis & post‑modification, advanced electrode manufacturing, in‑situ/operando electrochemistry, and electrochemical characterization of coin-cell prototypes.

Tasks Description:

• Design, synthesis, post‑synthetic modification, and hybridization of redox‑porous polymers (CMPs/COFs/HCPs) with nanocarbons or conducting polymers.
• Physico‑chemical and textural characterization (SEM/TEM, XRD, XPS, N₂ sorption, TGA/DSC).
• Fabrication of advanced electrodes: CNT‑supported buckypapers and self‑standing fully polymeric films.
• Assembly and testing of Li‑polymer, Zn‑polymer and all‑polymer cells (mostly coin-cells), targeting high areal capacity and fast charge.
• Comprehensive electrochemical characterization (CV, GCD, GITT, EIS) and in‑situ/operando IR/Raman to elucidate charge‑storage and degradation mechanisms.
• Participation in dissemination (high‑impact journals, conferences) and, where relevant, IP protection and tech‑transfer activities.
• Contribution to proposal writing and supervision/mentoring of Master’s/undergraduate students.
• Communicate and disseminate research results through high-quality scientific channels including high impact scientific publications, presentation in international conferences, etc.
• Supervision of Master or undergraduate students.
• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrochemistry, or related areas.
• At least two years postdoctoral experience in a research institution outside Spain.
• Hands‑on experience in organic synthesis, polymer synthesis, organic electronics, and/or electrochemical energy storage (battery electrodes, cell assembly & testing).

Specific Requirements

• Experience with synthesis of redox building blocks and redox‑active porous polymers (CMPs/COFs/HCPs).
• Physico‑chemical characterization of materialsand basic knowledge on electrochemical characterization and techniques.
• Application of organic redox compounds, preferably polymers, in organic electronics, with special emphasize on organic batteries.
• Experience in international research projects/collaborations and scientific writing; open‑science/FAIR data practices.
• Experience in international research projects and collaborations.
• Oral and written communication skills in English.

Languages: ENGLISH

Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering

Additional Information

*The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

• Contract: 2 years

Eligibility criteria

• Adequacy of the candidate's training and experience to the requested profile.
• Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
• Knowledge of English.
• Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.