Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

CIC energiGUNE is recruiting a predoctoral researcher for INCEPTION Doctoral Network (HORIZON EUROPE – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Doctoral Networks 2024 HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01-01 Grant Agreement Nº. 101226853).

The INCEPTION – Doctoral Network aims to face zinc-based energy storage development by (i) exploring the innovative idea of supporting the development of rechargeable batteries (RB) and supercapacitors (SC) by early addressing recycling & manufacturing within Safe and Sustainable by Design framework, and (ii) by exploiting excellent expertise and advanced technologies at leading universities, research centers, enterprises, and associations.

Expected results of the PhD thesis will be the development of novel semi-hybrid SC that operate at high rates with long cycle life (>10k cycles), enabling high temperature technology surpassing the performance of SoA SC (>45Wh kg-1 and 5kW kg-1)

Main job functions:

• Performing high-quality research within the scope of the project.
• Reports/papers preparation for submission to peer reviewed journals.
• Presenting results in international conferences.
• Providing guidance to Master’s and visiting students when required.

Area: Electrochemical energy storage (EES)

Group: Cell Desing and Manucafturing (Prototyping)

WHAT WE OFFER:

• We are offering a 3 year predoctoral contract and advantageous professional development opportunities with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
• Specific conditions will be established by the MSCA Doctoral Network.
• Full access to cutting-edge laboratory facilities and characterization platforms.
• The incorporation to a top research center in Europe that makes high quality research and impactful contributions to the energy and sustainability fields.
• Professional and personal development: opportunity to attend seminars, international conferences, trainings, etc. A PhD training programme is part of the agreement.
• Integrated, enthusiastic, international and multidisciplinary environment.

LIFE-BALANCE BENEFITS:

• Flexible working hours promoting work-life balance and self-organization.
• On-site work model with the option to telework.
• A welcome program that offers help with finding accommodation and addresses other aspects to help you integrate into the local environment (such as free language courses, assistance with the administrative procedures, help with schools for children…).

For more information: https://cicenergigune.com/en/work-with-us

TO APPLY:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications to this website and follow these two steps:

• Register the application by filling-in and submitting this dedicated form
• After registering the application, email (to cesam-inception@ua.pt and CC people@cicenergigune.com) a single pdf file that merges the following documents in this order:
• Identification document (passport or European ID card)
• Detailed academic CV in EUROPASS format
• Motivation letter (max. 1 page) + the contact (Name, email, institutional affiliation) of a reference person who endorses the application
• Digital copy of the Diplomas + the official English transcript of the academic degrees and academic records. (In the case an applicant doesn’t hold the official transcript at the moment of application, he/she can submit a regular transcript signed by him/her, and present the official transcript for hiring and PhD enrollment, in the case the applicant is selected for the DC vacancy).
• Certificate of English Proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL. This requirement does not apply to native English speakers nor to applicants that underwent formal education in institutions with English as the official language).
• Any additional documents required to meet the requirements of the targeted Recruiting Institution

(Please use “surname_name_DC.pdf” as the file name, and “INCEPTION DC APPLICATION” as the topic of the email)

The selection process ends once the candidate is selected.

CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. Therefore, as part of our commitment to inclusion, we welcome applications regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION:

• WHO ARE WE? https://cicenergigune.com/en/who-are-we
• WHERE ARE WE? https://cicenergigune.com/en/welcome
• OUR FACILITIES: https://cicenergigune.com/en/platforms-facilities

For more details on CIC energiGUNE's research activities please visit our website at http://www.cicenergigune.com.

Requirements

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Master in Physics, Chemistry, Materials science or similar. Other disciplines may be considered based on the candidate’s profile.
• A good level of spoken and written English.
• A team player who can collaborate with other researchers, groups.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and autonomy.

The candidate may also comply with the MSCA eligibility requirements:

• Comply with the mobility rule. They must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary (Spain) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date.
• Comply with the Doctoral Candidate definition: at the time of recruitment by the hosting institution candidates must not have been awarded a doctoral degree (PhD degree).
• Be in position of enrolling in a doctoral programme at the country of the hosting institution (Spain).