Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

CIC energiGUNE is recruiting a PhD candidate to pursue a doctoral thesis in advanced materials development for next-generation solid-state batteries, including material fabrication, electrochemical testing, and advanced characterization techniques.

The project will provide interdisciplinary training in materials science and electrochemistry, as well as experience in data analysis, scientific communication, and collaborative research within an international research environment.

Main job functions:

• Design and develop advanced composite electrolytes for solid-state batteries.
• Prepare and characterize materials using different experimental techniques.
• Evaluate electrochemical performance and analyze the relationship between material structure and battery behavior.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and communicate research results through reports, scientific publications, and presentations.
• Prepare and complete a PhD thesis and successfully defend it at the end of the program.

Area: Electrochemical energy storage and conversion (EESC)

Group: Cell 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.

• 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.

Once selected, the candidate will apply jointly with the centre for a predoctoral grant from the Basque Government.

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 your academic records from the bachelor degree 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

Requirements

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• MSc degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrochemistry, or related fields.
• Strong motivation to pursue a PhD in advanced battery materials and energy storage technologies.
• Good communication and scientific writing skills in English.

We will highly value:

• Interest in batteries, energy storage, or advanced materials.
• Previous laboratory or research experience.
• Basic knowledge of materials characterization or electrochemical techniques.
• Ability to work in an international and multidisciplinary research environment.