Are you a postdoctoral researcher interested in the field of Energy Storage? Continue your research career working in reference centres in Extremadura.
We are pleased to inform you of the official publication of the International Call for Applications for 10 postdoctoral positions under the Programme “Talent4Iberia – Career development of international talents of the energy research fields in the Iberian Peninsula”.
ABOUT Talent4Iberia
Talent4Iberia is focused on generating in-depth knowledge and promoting excellent talent within a number of specific scientific and technological specialization areas in the field of Energy, in line with expertise and long- term priorities of the Implementing Partners that will recruit and host the researchers. The programme involves both academic and industrial participating organizations with strong expertise on energy technologies, guaranteeing this way an attractive, intersectoral and international ecosystem with a focus on ENERGY STORAGE.
This programme, coordinated by the Regional Ministry of Education, Science and Vocational Training of the Regional Government of Extremadura and co-funded by the Horizon Europe framework programme – Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) 2022 COFUND, offers 10 full-time contracts for a period of 36 months in one of the following Host Institutions:
- Iberian Centre for Research in Energy Storage (CIIAE), managed by Foundation FUNDECYT - Science and Technology Park of Extremadura (FUNDECYT-PCTEX)
- University of Extremadura (UEX)
- Centre for Scientific and Technological Research of Extremadura (CICYTEX)
The selected Fellows will participate in a complete training programme focused on the development of research-oriented and transversal skills that will boost their professional growth, and will enable them to choose intersectoral secondments from a list of 21 project partners of high relevance in the Energy Storage sector, comprising academia, research centers and industry, from 15 EU and non-EU countries. Check them out here at our interactive map.
RESEARCH TOPICS
Talent4Iberia promotes interdisciplinary and innovative scientific research and a competent and personalized training programme for the postdoctoral Research Fellows by bringing together different scientific fields to provide you with relevant knowledge, methods and skills across a wide range of disciplines around the Energy storage ecosystem.
You should provide your own Research Project proposal related to any of the following research topics:
- Electrical Energy Storage
- Hydrogen and Power-to-X
- Thermal Energy Storage
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Candidates who are successful in their applications will be admitted to the Talent4Iberia Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, and will receive a range of benefits:
36-months Full-time working contract, including medical care under the Spanish public healthcare system, maternity/paternity full pay (16 weeks), pension rights, and a severance payment at the end of the contract period. Relocation support. Support for Researchers with family obligations Support to cover travel and subsistence during secondments Special needs allowance for Researchers with disabilities.
SALARY
38,000 €/year Base monthly salary including employer’s social contributions, taxes and/or other costs foreseen by Spanish law.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be submitted online following the instructions described in the Guide for Applicants.
Deadline: 6 August, 2024