Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Fondazione Bruno Kessler
- Department
- Unità People Innovation
- Research Field
- Engineering » Chemical engineering
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Country
- Italy
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 38
- 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
FBK is a private research institution based in Trento (Italy) and operating in different scientific fields and disciplines. As such, it has the role of keeping the Autonomous Province of Trento within the mainstream of international research. FBK is made up of seven research centres, whose activities and production are available at http://www.fbk.eu/research-centers.
Workplace
The Centre on Sustainable Energy (SE) supports the development of devices and methods for generation, storage, and distribution of energy solutions at low environmental impact. This will be done in the perspective of energy sustainability, of systems and solutions that respect the environment and the quality of life, of solutions with a lower impact on health and on environmental pollution levels. The ground for the Centre on “Sustainable Energy” is based on the Decarbonization targets, which will demand for more flexibility of the energy system, through new gas and power grids and using energy vectors and storage solutions, as enablers for the wide penetration of renewables.
FBK actively seeks diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is also committed in promoting gender equality.
Job Description
The position offered concerns mainly the development and validation of models for Li-ion cells and material recycling processes. The candidate will provide support to the Battery and Electrification Technologies (BET) unit in both European and national projects related to Li-ion batteries and redox flow batteries. This position is offered in the frame of the FREE4LIB Horizon Europe project. The candidate will also contribute to the European Battery Innovation IPCEI project (https://www.ipcei-batteries.eu) aiming at the development of next-generation battery technologies.
The activities of the successful candidate will focus on:
- development and validation of physics-based Li-ion cells models for different chemistries;
- development and validation of models (mainly physics-based or hybrid) for the different chemical processes involved in Li-ion battery recycling (e.g., black mass production, leaching, precipitation, liquid-liquid extraction);
- supporting the development of redox flow batteries multiphysics models (at cell or stack level);
- supporting cell testing that will provide inputs for the models.
The ideal candidate should have:
- PhD Degree or 3 years of research experience in fields related to this call;
- MSc in Chemical Engineering is preferred, Energy Engineering, Chemistry, or other relevant degrees are also considered;
- Solid know-how on electrochemistry and batteries;
- Solid know-how on computational methods (e.g., FVM, FEM);
- Know-how on chemical process modeling;
- Skills in programming (C++, python or Julia) and some experience in the development of applications or libraries for modelling physical systems;
- Experience in Li-ion cells modelling (e.g., SPM, DFN), preferably using opensource or custom-developed software;
- Experience with computational tools for multiphysics analyses (e.g., OpenFOAM, Ansys Fluent);
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment, with a strong commitment to achieve assigned objectives;
- Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks/projects at one time;
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English;
- Skills in problem solving;
- Good communication and relational skills;
- Self-motivation and result orientation;
- Ability to write technical reports and scientific papers.
Furthermore the following elements will be positively evaluated:
- Experience on modelling redox flow cells;
- Experience with Modelica-based simulators (e.g., OpenModelica, Dymola, Modelon Impact) and/or chemical process simulators;
- Experience in data-driven modelling approaches;
Employment
Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract
Gross annual salary: about € 41.400
Working hours: full time (38 hours per week)
Start date: April 2024
Duration: 2 years (with the possibility to extend the contract depending on funding)
Workplace: Povo - Rovereto
Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities, accommodation, social security (SANIFONDS), family-work balance, free training courses, support on bank account opening, discount on public transport, sport, language course fees. More info at https://www.fbk.eu/en/work-with-us/
Application
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by completing the online form (https://jobs.fbk.eu/). Please make sure that your application contains the following attachments (in pdf format):
- Detailed CV including a list of scientific publications;
- Cover Letter (explaining your motivation for this specific position)
- At least 2 professional references (e-mails and/or phone numbers)
Application deadline: March 25, 2024
Please read our Regulations on the recruitment and selection of fixed-term personnel (effective from October 15, 2018) before completing your application.
For further information, please contact the Human Resources Services at jobs@fbk.eu.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering » Chemical engineering
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Fondazione Bruno Kessler
- Country
- Italy
- State/Province
- Trentino Alto-Adige
- City
- Trento
- Postal Code
- 38123
- Street
- Via Sommarive 18
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- State/Province
- Trentino Alto-Adige
- City
- Trento
- Website
- Street
- Via Sommarive 18
- Postal Code
- 38123