Senior Researcher: Multiscale Predictive Energy Materials

Biotechnological Processes Unit from IMDEA Energy; Fountain City (IN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDEA Energy invites applications for a Senior Researcher to establish and lead a new In Silico Unit focused on predictive multiscale computational science for sustainable energy materials. You will define the unit's scientific roadmap, lead multidisciplinary teams, and represent the institute in national and international settings.

You will collaborate closely with experimental groups, secure competitive funding, and position IMDEA Energy as a reference in computational materials science for

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Computational Science, Applied Mathematics, or closely related disciplines.
• At least 8 years of postdoctoral research experience in computational materials science, multiscale modeling, or related fields.
• Demonstrated international scientific excellence in computational modeling of materials for energy technologies.
• Proven ability to define and lead an independent research program and coordinate competitive projects.
• Experience in scientific leadership, team building and supervision of researchers at different career stages.
• Fluent communication skills in English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the scientific vision and technological strategy of the In Silico Unit.
• Develop innovative multiscale computational methodologies for energy materials.
• Advance predictive modelling frameworks integrating physics-based and data-driven approaches.
• Collaborate with experimental groups to accelerate discovery and validation of materials.
• Build, lead and mentor a multidisciplinary research team.
• Lead and participate in European, national and regional R&D projects and industry collaborations.
• Establish strategic collaborations with universities and research centers.
• Promote high-impact publications, conferences, software developments and patents.
• Position IMDEA Energy as an international reference in computational materials science.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Independent research leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

Project management

Team supervision

Education

PhD in Materials Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Chemical Engineering/ Computational Science/ Applied Mathematics

Job description

IMDEA Energy invites applications for a Senior Researcher to establish and lead a new In Silico Unit focused on predictive multiscale computational science for sustainable energy materials. You will define the unit's scientific roadmap, lead multidisciplinary teams, and represent the institute in national and international settings.

You will collaborate closely with experimental groups, secure competitive funding, and position IMDEA Energy as a reference in computational materials science for