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Junior researcher. Molten salt systems for thermal energy storage

CIIAE
5 May 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
CIIAE
Department
Thermal Energy Storage
Research Field
Engineering » Thermal engineering
Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Physics » Thermodynamics
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Engineering » Materials engineering
Engineering » Nuclear engineering
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
European Union / Next Generation EU
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Molten salts are ionic compounds, in solid state at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, but liquid when heated above its melting temperature. In liquid phase, these salts have high volumetric heat capacities, allowing a lot of heat to be stored while occupying the minimum amount of physical space, and being easy to transport.  

Sensible heat storage with molten salts is a mature and commercially proven technology. The biggest challenge of this technology is to improve the chemical compatibility between the salts and the tanks or components in contact with it to reduce corrosion problems. 

The selected candidate is expected to perform the following tasks: 

  • Preparation and characterization of organic and inorganic salts, eutectic mixtures, etc. 
  • Coordination and/or performance of corrosion experiments in molten salts under controlled environments. 
  • Development and comparison of electrochemical methods to measure salt properties related to corrosion. Mechanistic understanding of alloy degradation in molten salts. 
  • Development and validation of material systems and protection conditions that increase the useful life of heat transfer fluids (HTF) and of components in contact with molten salts and HTFs. 
  • Validation of other equipment used in the storage of thermal energy: heaters, pumps, etc. 
  • Close interdisciplinary collaboration with CIIAE colleagues. As well as collaboration with universities, research institutes and companies at a national and international level. 
  • Support, supervision and tutoring of doctoral students and master's students. 
  • Writing scientific publications and presentation of results at international conferences. 
  • Acquisition of competitive funding, both private and public. 

Academic background required:  PhD in Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical engineering, Physics or similar 

Valuable master's degree in: 

  • Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion 
  • Chemical engineering 
  • Materials Science 
  • Structural integrity and durability of materials, components and structures 
  • thermoelectric solar energy 
  • thermal energy systems 
  • thermosolar 

Gross Salary Range: 35 000 € - 38 000 €

Requirements

Research Field
Chemistry
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
  • Experience in the study of molten salts using electrochemical techniques will be valued 
  • Experience and understanding of the basic principles of high temperature corrosion will be valued.  
  • Experience in the use of microstructural characterization techniques such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, ICP-MS, will be valued.  
  • Communication skills 
  • Ability work in a team 
  • Experience in collaborations inside and outside the own department 
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good
Internal Application form(s) needed
REF. IJ - Molten salts TES.pdf
English
(116.89 KB - PDF)
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Application for admission_5.pdf
English
(191.69 KB - PDF)
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Additional Information

Selection process

To facilitate the evaluation process, it is highly encouraged to include the following documents:

  1. Application for admission (annex specified in the vacancy announcement)
  2. National identity document, passport or residence permit
  3. A detailed resume
  4. Photocopy of the official certificate of the qualification required for the position
  5. Motivation letter (specific for the position)
  6. Reference letters and contact details (2)
  7. Recomended: please include a list or table, itemizing the merits you consider that should be evaluated for each of the requirements
  8. please include a list of the R+D+i projects you have been involved
  9. Professional experience. Please include a copy of any documents you deem appropriate as proof that you have the required experience for the position

Please check the complete list of required documentation at the website: empleo EN – CIIAE

Note: if it deems appropriate, please send the documents in compressed (zipped) folders or as link to Dropbox or OneDrive servers.

Interested candidates, please send the documents to  ciiae.personal@fundecyt-pctex.es before the 1st of June

reference: IJ- SALES FUNDIDAS

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
CIIAE
Country
Spain
State/Province
Extremadura
City
Caceres
Postal Code
10003
Street
Avenida de las ciencias s/n

Where to apply

E-mail
ciiae.personal@fundecyt-pctex.es
Website

Contact

State/Province
Cáceres
City
Cáceres
Website
Street
Campus Universitario Cáceres
Postal Code
10003