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Postdoc position in Li-ion battery at the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona

21 Feb 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTÍFICAS
Department
INSTITUTO DE CIENCIA DE MATERIALES DE BARCELONA
Research Field
Chemistry » Organic chemistry
Researcher Profile
Established Researcher (R3)
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

The position offered are in the framework of a national project funded by the AEI (proyectos de transición ecológica y transición digital 2021) in collaboration with the group of Dr. Juan José Vilatela (IMDEA Materiales, Madrid).

The project main objective is to advance the development of the next generation of Lithium-ion batteries by achieving high capacity retention in high energy density cells via interface engineering of electrodes and optimization of electrolyte formulation.  

Requirements

Research Field
Chemistry » Organic chemistry
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

The successful candidate preferentially has prior experience in polymer electrolyte for battery.

Knowledge on spectroscopic characterization techniques (FTIR, RAMAN) and electrochemistry will be valued.

The applicant should hold a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related disciplines.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information

Additional comments

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their CV, a short statement of purpose, and names of two referees to Alexandre Ponrouch (aponrouch@icmab.es). Applications will be evaluated as received.

Conditions

  • Deadline for application: 15 March 2024
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Contract duration: 18 months (renewable)
  • Salary: ~50 k€ (yearly, gross)

Research team website: Solid State Chemistry (https://icmab.es/ssc)

About ICMAB

The Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) is a Severo Ochoa Excellence center focusing on cutting-edge research in functional materials in the fields of electronics, energy, and nanomedicine. With over 250 members from 30+ nationalities, ICMAB-CSIC offers a highly international and dynamic environment for enthusiastic young researchers.

ICMAB-CSIC is located at the Autonomous University of Barcelona campus (~35 min from downtown Barcelona by public transportation) and is surrounded by numerous research and technological centers and state-of-the-art facilities.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
ICMAB-CSIC
Country
Spain
State/Province
Barcelona
Postal Code
08193
Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail
aponrouch@icmab.es

Contact

State/Province
Barcelona
City
Bellaterra
Website
Street
Campus UAB
Postal Code
08193
E-Mail
aponrouch@icmab.es