Description

PhD: Design Strategies for Self-Healing and Fluorine-Free Single-Ion Conducting Polymer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

CIC energiGUNE is seeking a person interested in pursuing a PhD in Applied Chemistry and Polymeric Materials.

The project will be developed within the frame of a European project (ALISTORE), allowing the predoctoral student to be in contact with renown international companies and research centers. The PhD thesis will be together with Uppsala University, Sweden.

The aim of the project will be to develop self-healing polymer electrolytes.Desing and development of polymer electrolytes.

Main job functions:

• Synthesis of polymers.
• Desing and development of polymer electrolytes.
• Physicochemical and thermal characterization by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), operando Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy FTIR and Raman spectroscopy.
• Electrochemical characterization to evaluate the performance of developed electrolytes in solid-state batteries (galvanostatic cycling, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS).
• Presenting results at international conferences.
• Preparation of reports and papers for submission to peer reviewed journals

Area: Electrochemical energy storage and conversion (EESC)

Group: Organic and hybrid materials

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.

• 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.
• 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:

All applicants are invited to submit their application a detailed curriculum vitae along with a motivation letter at this website.

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 Physical, Chemical, Materials science or similar.
• A good level of spoken and written English.
• A team player who can collaborate with other researchers, groups.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and autonomy.