Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Vasco da Gama CoLAB
- Research Field
- Engineering » Chemical engineering
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Portugal
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Other
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 40
- 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
Minimum Qualification: MSc in chemistry or related areas with expertise in electrochemistry.
Experience: Industrial and/or academic experience in the development and physicochemical evaluation of polyoxometalates. Electrochemical characterization (e.g., cyclic voltammetry, AC impedance spectroscopy).
VG CoLAB is a Collaborative Laboratory that focuses its activities on electrochemistry and power electronics applied R&D and prototyping for innovative high-performance hybrid Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for demanding applications, and its smart integration in microgrids, maximizing renewable energy use.
Objective/Purpose:
The MSc will contribute directly to the development and evaluation of electrolytes based on polyoxometalates for RFBs and supercapacitors. The expected tasks include the evaluation of electrolyte materials (both physicochemical (XRD, FTIR, TG, etc) and electrochemical characterization (EIS, CV, CCD). It is important to have a deep understanding of material properties versus battery performance characteristics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation and evaluation of battery and supercapacitors electrolyte polyoxometalates.
- Support testing of battery cells.
- Equipment handling and inventory up-keep.
Key Value Drivers:
- Team player with a focus on growth, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration.
- Result-oriented, efficient, and adaptable to change.
- Creative, open-minded, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Highly focused and oriented to the detail.
- High energy, drive for innovation, and ability to inspire and motivate others.
What we offer:
VG CoLAB is at the forefront of cutting-edge energy storage technologies providing an engaging and dynamic work environment that keeps you excited about your job. We are committed not only to offering an attractive compensation and benefits package but also to ensuring a healthy work-life balance for our employees. Our organization encourages flexibility in career paths, allowing you to explore and grow within the company while contributing to innovative projects.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering » Chemical engineering
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Languages
- PORTUGUESE
- Level
- Good
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
- Research Field
- Engineering » Chemical engineering
- Years of Research Experience
- None
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Vasco da Gama CoLAB - Energy Storage - Associação
- Country
- Portugal
- State/Province
- Porto
- City
- Porto
- Postal Code
- 4200-465
- Street
- Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n
- Geofield
Where to apply
- info@vgcolab.com
Contact
- City
- Porto
- Website
- Street
- Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n
- Postal Code
- 4200-465
- info@vgcolab.com
- Phone
- 936157733