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Junior Researcher. Nanofluids for thermal energy storage

CIIAE
5 May 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
CIIAE
Department
Thermal Energy Storage
Research Field
Physics » Condensed matter properties
Physics » Surface physics
Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
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

Nanofluids are solid-liquid composites in which nanoparticles or nanofibers (1-100 nm) are suspended in a liquid. Nanofluids have the potential to improve thermophysical properties in thermal storage systems, such as thermal conductivity, thermal diffusion or heat transfer coefficient, and modify viscosity. 

The selected candidate is expected to perform the following tasks: 

  • Formulation of suspensions, synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials. 
  • Development of new advanced nanomaterials to increase the efficiency of different thermal energy processes. 
  • Development of highly flexible and efficient heat transfer devices. 
  • Adaptation of nanofluids/Nano-enhanced Phase Change Materials (NePCMs) to specific thermal processes in the industry. 
  • Acquisition of competitive funding, both private and public 
  • 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. 

Academic background required: PhD in Physics,  Chemistry, Chemical engineering, Mechanical  engineering  or similar 

Valuable master's degree in: 

  • Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion 
  • Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
  • Complex Materials: Thermal Analysis and Rheology 

Gross Salary Range: 35 000 € - 38 000 €

Requirements

Research Field
Physics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

Experience in any of the following areas will be valued: 

  • Experience in the investigation of physicochemical properties, including rheological and thermal properties of nanofluids / nano-enhanced phase change materials (NePCMs) /Deep eutectic solvents (DESs). 
  • Experience in nano-dispersions, nanofluids, gels and/or colloids 
  • Experience in thermal conductivity of this kind of materials 
  • Experience in differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). 
  • Experience in Rheology 
  • Experience in Zeta potential 
  • Experience in optical techniques such as DLS (dynamic light scattering) and electron microscopy.

Cross-cutting competences:

  • 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 - Nanofluids TES.pdf
English
(136.27 KB - PDF)
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Application for admission_7.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.

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

reference: IJ-NANOFLUIDOS

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