Research Support Technician - Novel Energy - Oriented Materials

ICN2; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Relocation support

Job summary

ICN2 in Barcelona invites a Research Support Technician to join the Novel Energy - Oriented Materials Group. The role focuses on supporting zinc-ion battery projects using prussian blue materials, preparing electroactive nanomaterials, and assembling and testing cells.

Applicants should hold a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Chemistry; a Master’s is a plus, with experience in batteries, slurry preparation, and electrochemical techniques. English writing skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, materials science or chemistry.
• Master's degree would be an advantage.
• Experience with supercapacitors and batteries development.
• Experience with slurry preparation and device testing.
• Familiarity with electrochemical characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support development of zinc ion batteries based on prussian blue materials.
• Prepare electroactive nanomaterials and characterize them (CV, FTIR, TEM, SEM).
• Prepare electrodes and assemble cells.
• Carry out electrochemical measurements (CV, GCD, impedance) and analyze data.
• Write scientific reports documenting methods and results.

Skills

Batteries development

Slurry preparation

Materials characterization

Cell assembly

Scientific reporting

English writing

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Chemistry

Master's degree would be a plus

Job description

Job Title

Research Support Technician

Department

Novel Energy - Oriented Materials

Description of Group/Project

Novel Energy‑Oriented Materials Group works in materials science and electrochemistry for energy‑related applications. It leads several research projects and industrial contracts in energy storage and conversion. We design and synthesise new materials, including graphene, other nanocarbons, nanostructured conducting polymers and hybrid nanocomposite materials for use in energy storage devices such as rechargeable lithium batteries or other non‑lithium technologies (i.e. sodium and zinc), supercapacitors and hybrid devices.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support on the development of zinc ion batteries based on prussian blue materials.
• Electroactive nanomaterials preparation and their characterization (CV, FTIR, TEM, SEM…)
• Electrodes preparation and cell assembly.
• Electrochemical measurements (CV, GCD, impedance) for cell characterization.
• Writing scientific reports.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science and/or Chemistry.
  • Master holding would be a plus.
• Knowledge and Professional Experience:
  • Supercapacitors and batteries development.
  • Slurry preparation.
  • Characterization techniques for electroactive materials (electrochemical, electronic microscopy, chemical analysis) and device performance.
• Personal Competences:
  • Proactivity.
  • Team‑working and collaborative person.
  • Good communication and writing skills in English will be required (Spanish and Catalan desirable).

Summary of Conditions

• Full time work (37.5 h/week).
• Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
• Support to relocation issues.
• Life insurance.

Equal opportunities

At ICN2, we foster an inclusive and safe work environment, free from any form of discrimination‑whether based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, origin, culture, religion, disability, or any other personal or social condition. We are committed to ensuring equal treatment and opportunities in all our processes, especially in recruitment, which is based solely on talent, experience, and ability. We implement proactive policies for inclusion and harassment prevention that reinforce our commitment to respect and fairness.