Líder de grupo em desenvolvimento e validação de eletrolisadores e células de fluxo
DESCRIÇÃO DO TRABALHO:
Reportando-se ao Coordenador de Tecnologia de Conversão e Armazenamento Eletroquímico (EES), o CIC energiGUNE está procurando um Líder de Grupo em desenvolvimento e validação de eletrolisadores e células de fluxo. A pessoa estará envolvida na definição da direção estratégica do futuro portfólio e roteiro de tecnologia dos eletrolisadores de água de baixa temperatura, células de combustível de baixa temperatura e negócios de células de fluxo do CIC energiGUNE. O grupo dará suporte ao design, desenvolvimento e aumento de escala de fabricação de componentes de eletrolisadores e células de fluxo para tecnologias atuais e futuras.
As principais responsabilidades incluem:
- De acordo com a gerência do centro, definir a estratégia do grupo, criar um roteiro para a estratégia científico-tecnológica.
- Liderar o desenvolvimento de tecnologia de componentes de pilha, eletrólise de baixa temperatura, células de combustível e células de fluxo para melhorar atributos como desempenho, vida útil, custo, sustentabilidade e escalabilidade.
- Construir uma nova geração de equipamentos de eletrólise de baixa temperatura, células de combustível e células de fluxo.
Responsabilidades adicionais incluem:
- Gerenciando os recursos do grupo.
- Construir programas colaborativos principalmente com universidades locais, bem como centros industriais e tecnológicos, em colaboração com outras áreas do centro (EES e TES) e o Gerente de Desenvolvimento de Negócios.
- Escrever propostas para garantir financiamento de fontes governamentais e industriais.
- Ter contato intenso com a indústria basca para alinhar a estratégia científica e maximizar o impacto para as empresas bascas.
Área:
Armazenamento de energia eletroquímica (EES)
PERFIL DO CANDIDATO:
- PhD, D.Eng or EngD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
- 10 years of direct R&D experience in research and development hydrogen technologies, with a proven track record publishing in high-impact factor journals.
- Experience in managing an ERC grant or similar will be valued very positively.
- High readiness to work with strong engagement and creativity in an interdisciplinary and international environment.
- High level of English. Spanish would also be highly valued.
We will assess expertise in the following aspects:
- Material science and electrochemistry, with a long-term vision in hydrogen research.
- Demonstrated group leadership and management skills.
- Basic and applied R&D knowledge; technology scaling up is desirable.
- R&D dissemination (scientific publications, seminars, conferences, etc.).
- Development of innovative ideas leading to filing of patents.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- We are offering a permanent position that will give you a unique opportunity to manage a knowledgeable and experienced research team and responsibility for coordinating the involved research lines.
- Flexible working hours with an on-site work model and the option to telework.
- 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.
- 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 administrative procedures, help with schools for children, etc.).
For more information: https://cicenergigune.com/en/work-with-us
TO APPLY:
All applicants are invited to submit their application including a detailed curriculum vitae along with a motivation letter at this website: https://cicenergigune.com/en/employment-opportunities/106331853
The selected candidate could also apply to an Ikerbasque Permanent Researcher position meeting the scientific requirements of the Ikerbasque’s (Basque Foundation for Science) call to attract senior researchers to the Research Institutions in the Basque Country.
The selection process ends once the candidate is selected.
CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION:
For more details on CIC energiGUNE's research activities, please visit our website at: http://www.cicenergigune.com.
Phd thesis: Development of Sustainable Decoupled Electrolysers of Redox Mediators
JOB DESCRIPTION:
CICenergiGUNE is looking for a pre-doctoral researcher to work on the development of uncoupled electrolysers for electrochemical hydrogen generation within the framework of the READER project. The contract is part of the grant PID2023-153113OB-I00, funded by MCIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and ESF+.
The aim of this multidisciplinary project is to develop new sustainable materials, such as organic redox mediators (ORMs) and metal-abundant catalysts, to decouple electrolysers, resulting in efficient and safe production of green hydrogen.
The successful candidate will collaborate with international and dynamic researchers with expertise in inorganic and organic materials synthesis, electrochemical characterisation and advanced structural and surface characterisation.
Main objectives of the project:
- Design and synthesise redox mediators and characterise the highly water-soluble electrochemical properties.
- Identify key aspects of stability in redox mediator electrochemistry using a range of state-of-the-art in situ techniques.
- Preparation of low PGM nanocatalysts for hydrogen and oxygen evolution.
- In-depth understanding of the role of the surface structure, composition and electronic properties of low PGM catalysts in their electrochemical reactivity for hydrogen and oxygen evolution.
- Design of a decoupled electrolyser on organic compounds for component compatibility testing and concept validation.
Area: Electrochemical energy storage (EES)
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
- Master's degree in chemistry or materials science.
- Knowledge in organic synthesis or synthesis of nanomaterials.
- Knowledge of electrochemistry will be highly valued.
- Ability to work in a team and collaborate with other groups, technical centres and industries.
- High level of English.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- We offer a 3-year pre-doctoral contract to join an experienced and expert research team. An extension of the contract for an additional year may be considered, if necessary, to allow for the completion of the doctoral thesis.
- Flexible working hours promoting work-life balance and self organization.
- On-site work model with the option to telework.
- 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, training courses, etc.
- Integrated, enthusiastic, international and multidisciplinary environment.
- 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: https://cicenergigune.com/en/employment-opportunities/110300365
The selection process ends once the candidate is selected.
CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION:
For more details on CIC energiGUNE's research activities please visit our website at http://www.cicenergigune.com.
PhD: Design and scale-up of reactors for the electrochemical production of nanomaterials for energy storage and conversion applications
JOB DESCRIPTION:
CICenergiGUNE is looking for a pre-doctoral researcher to work on the optimization and scale-up of the production of nanomaterials with the cathodic corrosion method.
The research activity is related to the cathodic corrosion method, which is an electrochemical method that allows producing metallic and metal oxide nanomaterials in a fast, economical, efficient and clean way. The method does not require the use of expensive reagents and is carried out at ambient temperature and pressure. This synthesis method also allows to control in a simple way the composition of the materials and the particle size in order to optimize the properties of the materials, for example, the catalytic activity or the ability to store ions in batteries. The nanomaterials produced by this method can be implemented in the production of hydrogen thermally, electrochemically or in cathodes for lithium/sodium batteries.
The objective of the research activity is the development of an automated system for the scale-up and continuous production of nanomaterials for different applications at CIC energiGUNE.
Main objectives:
- Development of a continuous feeding system of metal wires and meshes for the production of nanomaterials by the cathodic corrosion method.
- Scaling up to nanomaterial production.
- Implementation of the system designed in 1) and 2) for the continuous synthesis of three examples of nanomaterials requested by the thermal energy, battery and electrocatalysis groups.
Area:
Electrochemical energy storage (EES)
Group:
Electrochemical hydrogen technologies
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
- Master's degree in Engineering (industrial, mechanical, chemical or similar), Physics, Materials Science or similar.
- Knowledge in design tools (e.g. reactors) and flows is essential.
- Knowledge in programming and electronics is desirable.
- A team player who can collaborate well with others.
- A motivated person with an interest in research.
- An excellent level of spoken and written English.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- We are offering a 3-year predoctoral contract and advantageous professional development opportunities with the possibility of 1 year extension based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
- Flexible working hours promoting work-life balance and self organization.
- On-site work model with the option to telework.
- 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, training courses, etc.
- Integrated, enthusiastic, international and multidisciplinary environment.
- 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: https://cicenergigune.com/en/employment-opportunities/110400008
The selection process ends once the candidate is selected.
CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION:
For more details on CIC energiGUNE's research activities please visit our website at http://www.cicenergigune.com.
Postdoctoral researcher to evaluate the impact of pouch cell assembly in electrode and gel-polymer electrolyte interlayers
JOB DESCRIPTION:
CIC energiGUNE is seeking for a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the design of new lithium ion batteries for high capacity and high voltage applications. The researcher will be focused on developing and validating the gellified cell concept by understanding the impact of the cell design and assembly processes on the performance of the cell. The research is within the framework of the NEXTCELL project (https://nextcell.eu/) and involves excellent scientists at the technological and scientific leading edge, who will address new challenges in the emerging field of solid state batteries.
Main functions:
- Fundamental understanding of the effect of the assembly parameters (electrode cutting, packaging, contact terminals and sealing conditions) in monolayer and multilayer pouch cells.
- Analysis of the electrode/separator interface quality and their influence after cycling.
- Determination of the effect of different cell design/processing factors including membrane thickness, calendering and alignment on the electrochemical performance.
Area:
Electrochemical energy storage (EES)
Research group:
Cell prototyping
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
- PhD in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering or related fields.
- Experience working with polymer electrolytes
- Knowledge and experience in the following topics will be taken into account:
- Pouch cell design and assembly
- Electrochemical characterization techniques: EIS, CV and galvanostatic charge and discharge
- Physico-chemical characterization of materials: AFM, Contact angle, FTIR, profilometer, SEM, etc.
- A team player who can collaborate with colleagues in other groups, technological centers and industries.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- We are offering a 3-year contract and advantageous professional development opportunities with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
- Flexible working hours promoting work-life balance and self organization.
- On-site work model with the option to telework.
- 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, training courses, etc.
- Integrated, enthusiastic, international and multidisciplinary environment.
- 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: https://cicenergigune.com/en/employment-opportunities/107848510
The selection process ends once the candidate is selected.
CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION:
For more details on CIC energiGUNE's research activities please visit our website at http://www.cicenergigune.com.
Postdoctoral researcher in electrolyzer design and engineering
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Hydrogen electrocatalysis group at CIC energiGUNE is recruiting a researcher with expertise on water electrolyzers. The postdoctoral position is offered in the framework of the creation of the new hydrogen group. The candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary environment at CIC energiGUNE and will work in close collaboration with postdocs and PhD students in the research centre.
The general aims of the project are:
- Design of new electrolyzer cell concepts and geometries.
- Optimization of electrochemical processes such as metal electroplating and output gas collection.
- Cell modelling and simulations
- Electrochemical characterization of solid electrolyte-electrode interfaces.
- Dissemination of the results in project meetings, publications, participating in conferences, etc.
Area:
Electrochemical energy storage (EES)
Research line:
Electrochemical hydrogen technologies
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
- PhD in Electrochemistry, Engineering or similar.
- Knowledge in electrochemical cell design and fundamental electrochemistry.
- Desirable knowledge of electronics and experience in metal dissolution and electroplating.
- Critical thinker and problem solver with preferred interest in technology transfer.
- Resolute person, with high level of autonomy and orientation to objectives.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English is essential.
- A team player who can collaborate with other groups, technical centers, and industries.
Additional Experience and Skills (Not Indispensable but Highly Valued):
- Expertise in redox-flow and/or decoupled electrolyzers.
- Expertise in fluid dynamics is a plus.
- Experience with characterization techniques such as spectroscopy (XAS, Raman, XPS), microscopy (TEM/SEM), ICP-MS, DEMS/OLEMS, gas chromatography is desirable but not essential.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- We are offering a 3-year contract and advantageous professional development opportunities with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
- Flexible working hours and on-site work model with the option to eventually telework.
- 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.
- 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 administrative procedures, help with schools for children, etc.).
For more information: https://cicenergigune.com/en/work-with-us
HOW TO APPLY:
All applicants are invited to submit their applications including a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a recommendation letter and their academic records at: https://cicenergigune.com/en/employment-opportunities/110141977
The selection process ends once the candidate is selected.
CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION:
For more details on CIC energiGUNE's research activities, please visit our website at: http://www.cicenergigune.com.
Postdoctoral researcher for Sodium-ion system presodiation and cell Prototyping
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Cell Prototyping Group at CIC energiGUNE is searching for a Researcher to engage in the research and development of sustainable sodium ion batteries. The role of the selected candidate will be focused on the development of sodium ion batteries pouch cell prototypes, covering the whole process but mainly focused on different presodiation approaches of the components: from electrode formulation to pouch cell prototype assembly for electrochemical characterization and validation of the technology.
Main responsibilities of the candidate will include:
- Definition and optimization of different presodiation strategies.
- Electrode formulation to reach cell energy and power performance targets, including ink formulation, mixing, coating, drying, and calendering of electrodes.
- Physicochemical characterization of different components, including inks and electrodes.
- Transfer processes from lab scale to prototype line.
- Assembly and electrochemical characterization of pouch cell prototypes for technology validation.
- Contribute to the development of intellectual property.
Area:
Electrochemical energy storage (EES)
Research group:
Cell prototyping
WHAT WE OFFER:
- We are offering a 3-year contract and advantageous professional development opportunities with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
- Flexible working hours promoting work-life balance and self-organization.
- On-site work model with the option to telework.
- 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, training courses, etc.
- Integrated, enthusiastic, international, and multidisciplinary environment.
- 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 administrative procedures, help with schools for children, etc.).
For more information: https://cicenergigune.com/en/work-with-us
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
- PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or other related topics.
- Hands-on experience with electrochemical testing methods such as galvanostatic charging, cyclic voltammetry, and EIS.
- Systemic problem-solving skills.
- A good team player who can collaborate with other groups, academic and industrial partners.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English in a multidisciplinary environment (Spanish or Basque valuable but not compulsory).
TO APPLY:
All applicants are invited to submit their application including a detailed curriculum vitae along with a motivation letter at this website: https://cicenergigune.com/en/employment-opportunities/107713255
The selection process ends once the candidate is selected.
CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION:
For more details on CIC energiGUNE's research activities, please visit our website at: http://www.cicenergigune.com.
Postdoctoral project on electrochemical and vibrational strong coupling at the University of Strasbourg
The Bioelectrochemistry and Vibrational Spectroscopy Group of Prof. Petra Hellwig in the Complex Matter Chemistry Laboratoryand Prof. Ebbesen’s group at ISIS of the University of Strasbourg in France offer a postdoctoral position, fully funded, to work on an exciting, multi-disciplinary project.
We invite applications from highly motivated individuals who hold a PhD degree and interested in the following project:
The project addresses the study of strong coupling and its application in chemistry and biology. It is a part of an ambitious research program that aims at the development of electrochemical and vibrational strong coupling for the study of the reactivity of redox active molecules. The project provides a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to engage in inter-disciplinary research using a variety of experimental techniques at the interface between physical chemistry and biophysics. A background in physical chemistry with a strong interest in biophysics is desirable. Knowledge in spectroscopy is a plus. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and sufficient command of English.
The groups are experts in a variety of research areas including electrochemistry, infrared / THz and Raman spectroscopies and surface related methods. The laboratories working on the project are located on the main campus of the university of Strasbourg (http://www.unistra.fr/), close to the city center (France).
The university of Strasbourg the leading university in Europe in the field of chemistry. It is one of the largest universities in France, with over 60 000 students and over 2800 teachers-researchers.
For application and further information, please send a cover letter along with a CV, the results of your master (bachelor), a short summary of your PhD, the respective diploma and a short description of your motivation and other research activities and including the contact details of two references to [email protected] The documents sent should not exceed 5 MB. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Automated potentio-dynamic electrochemical characterization
Recruiting organisation
Fraunhofer-Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT)
Starting date
1st April 2025 (or earlier if preferred)
Salary
The Doctoral Network “PREDICTOR” is financed by the European Union under the framework of the program HORIZON Europe, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. The doctoral candidate will be hired for 36 months under contract by Fraunhofer Gesellschaft e.V., with a monthly gross salary of approx. 3200 € (including mobility allowance, but excluding other allowances that depend on eligibility, e.g. family allowance, special needs allowance).
Background information
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks are joint research and training projects funded by the European Union. Funding is provided for doctoral candidates from both inside and outside Europe to carry out individual project work in a European country other than their own. The training network “PREDICTOR” is made up of 22 partners, coordinated by Fraunhofer ICT in Germany. The network will recruit a total of 17 doctoral candida- tes for project work lasting for 36 months.
PREDICTOR aims to establish a rapid, high-throughput method to identify and develop materials for electrochemical energy storage. It will enable the rapid identification, synthesis and characterization of materials within a coherent development chain, replacing conventional trial-and-error developments. To validate the PREDICTOR system, the case study will be active materials and electrolytes for redox-flow batteries. Within the project, three demonstrator battery cells (TRL3-4) will be assembled and tested with the newly developed materials.
Our objectives:
• A modelling and simulation tool for the computational screening of organic chemicals based on their potential performance in energy storage systems.
• Automated chemical synthesis, electrolyte production and characterization methods, so that the chemicals identified in the screening step can be rapidly produced and tested for their suitability in energy storage applications.
• Artificial- intelligence- based self-optimization methods that allow experimental data from material characterization to be fed back into automated experimental methods to enable self-driving laboratory platforms and for modelling and simulation tools, improving their accuracy.
• Data management systems to standardize and store the data generated for further use in model validation and self-optimization processes.
Job description
The advertized subproject is fully funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Training Network „PREDICTOR“. It will be carried out by one doctoral candidate at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT (PhD supervision at Universität der Bundeswehr München) over a period of 36 months.
Fraunhofer ICT's Applied Electrochemistry Department has been working on various aspects of electrochemical methods, converters and storage systems since 2007. Within PREDICTOR, a module will be developed that enables automated electrochemical measurements such as cyclic voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy on electrolytes. It should be possible to integrate the module into an entire system so that independent measurements and optimization of electrolytes can be carried out by means of machine learning, data management and communication via various interfaces to other modules. Subsequently, investigations will be carried out on electrochemical optimization issues of electrolytes.
Benefits
The recruited researcher will have the opportunity to work as part of an international, interdisciplinary team of 17 doctoral candidates, based at universities and industrial firms throughout Europe. She/he will be supported by two mentors within the PREDICTOR project, and will have multiple opportunities to participate in professional and personal development training. Through her/his work she/he will gain a unique skill-set at the interface between modelling and simulation, high-throughput experimentation / characterization and self-optimization and data management over different length scales from nano to the macroscopic level.
She/he is expected to finish the project with a PhD thesis and to disseminate the results through patents (if applicable), publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
All employees at Fraunhofer ICT benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work from home. Fraunhofer supports an optimal balance between family and career.
Requirements
Qualifications/experience:
• In accordance with the European Union’s funding rules for doctoral networks, applicants must NOT yet have a PhD
• Degree in chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or similar
• Strong interdisciplinary competence (chemistry, physics, basic information technology, electrical and mechanical engineering)
• Outstanding research and development motivation and independent implementation of world-class research topics with top-class partners
Mobility:
The applicant must not have resided or carried out her/ his main activity (work, studies etc.) in Germany for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.
How to apply
Please send your CV by e-mail (preferred) or by post, quoting the reference DC2-ICT
Yvonne Hofmann
[email protected]
Fraunhofer ICT
Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Str. 7
76327 Pfinztal
Application deadline: 31st October 2024
September 2024
Electrochemical high-throughput analytics and electrolyte production
Fraunhofer-Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT)
Starting date
1st April 2025 (or earlier if preferred)
Salary
The Doctoral Network “PREDICTOR” is financed by the European Union under the framework of the program HORIZON Europe, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. The doctoral candidate will be hired for 36 months under contract by Fraunhofer Gesellschaft e.V., with a monthly gross salary of approx. 3200 € (including mobility allowance, but excluding other allowances that depend on eligibility, e.g. family allowance, special needs allowance).
Background information
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks are joint research and training projects funded by the European Union. Funding is provided for doctoral candidates from both inside and outside Europe to carry out individual project work in a European country other than their own. The training network “PREDICTOR” is made up of 22 partners, coordinated by Fraunhofer ICT in Germany. The network will recruit a total of 17 doctoral candida- tes for project work lasting for 36 months.
PREDICTOR aims to establish a rapid, high-throughput method to identify and develop materials for electrochemical energy storage. It will enable the rapid identification, synthesis and characterization of materials within a coherent development chain, replacing conventional trial-and-error developments. To validate the PREDICTOR system, the case study will be active materials and electrolytes for redox-flow batteries. Within the project, three demonstrator battery cells (TRL3-4) will be assembled and tested with the newly developed materials.
Our objectives:
• A modelling and simulation tool for the computational screening of organic chemicals based on their potential performance in energy storage systems.
• Automated chemical synthesis, electrolyte production and characterization methods, so that the chemicals identified in the screening step can be rapidly produced and tested for their suitability in energy storage applications.
• Artificial- intelligence- based self-optimization methods that allow experimental data from material characterization to be fed back into automated experimental methods to enable self-driving laboratory platforms and for modelling and simulation tools, improving their accuracy.
• Data management systems to standardize and store the data generated for further use in model validation and self-optimization processes.
Job description
The advertized subproject is fully funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Training Network ”PREDICTOR“. It will be carried out by one doctoral candidate at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT (PhD supervision at University Bayreuth) over a period of 36 months.
Fraunhofer ICT's Applied Electrochemistry Department has been working on various aspects of electrochemical methods, converters and storage systems since 2007. Within PREDICTOR, an automatic liquid handling system with spectroscopy, conductivity and electrochemical modules will developed to enable autonomous measurements. Using machine learning, autonomous self-optimization processes will be integrated and chemical and electrochemical optimization issues will be investigated.
Benefits
The recruited researcher will have the opportunity to work as part of an international, interdisciplinary team of 17 doctoral candidates, based at universities and industrial firms throughout Europe. She/he will be supported by two mentors within the PREDICTOR project, and will have multiple opportunities to participate in professional and personal development training. Through her/his work she/he will gain a unique skill-set at the interface between modelling and simulation, high-throughput experimentation / characterization and self-optimization and data management over different length scales from nano to the macroscopic level.
She/he is expected to finish the project with a PhD thesis and to disseminate the results through patents (if applicable), publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
All employees at Fraunhofer ICT benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work from home. Fraunhofer supports an optimal balance between family and career.
Requirements
Qualifications/experience:
• In accordance with the European Union’s funding rules for doctoral networks, applicants must NOT yet have a PhD
• Degree in chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or similar
• Strong interdisciplinary competence (chemistry, physics, basic information technology, electrical and mechanical engineering)
• Outstanding research and development motivation and independent implementation of world-class research topics with top-class partners
Mobility:
The applicant must not have resided or carried out her/ his main activity (work, studies etc.) in Germany for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.
How to apply
Please send your CV by e-mail (preferred) or by post, quoting the reference DC1-ICT
Yvonne Hofmann
[email protected]
Fraunhofer ICT
Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Str. 7
76327 Pfinztal
Application deadline: 31st October 2024
June 2024
Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity (Fapesp) at São Paulo State - Brazil
Presentation
The São Carlos Institute of Chemistry (IQSC) of the University of São Paulo (USP), the Department of Chemical Engineering (DEQ) of the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), and the Center for Natural and Human Sciences (CCNH) of the Federal University of ABC (UFABC) are offering five postdoctoral fellowships linked to the groundbreaking Thematic Project – FAPESP "Advanced processes for the degradation of emerging pollutants: Catalytic Materials, Electroanalytical Sensors, and Scientific Dissemination". This project, led by Prof. Dr. Marcos Lanza (Process 2022/12895-1), is at the forefront of research in our field, offering a unique and exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge science.
Each researcher may apply to only one of the topics listed below, according to the requirements requested for each vacancy. Depending on the selected vacancy, the candidate must be immediately available to reside in São Carlos/SP or Santo André/SP and have completed the doctorate less than seven years ago. The researcher will receive a FAPESP postdoctoral fellowship (http://www.fapesp.br/bolsas/pd) in the generous monthly amount of R$ 9,318.90 (approximately US$ 1,770.00) for 36 months, with the exciting possibility of financial support for shifting and installation. The scholarship also offers the exciting opportunity to carry out up to 12 months of internship outside Brazil (BEPE-FAPESP scholarships), broadening the researcher's international experience and network.
Applications can be made until 07/05/2024.
THEME 1: Developing an electrochemical reactor with three-dimensional anodes for removing polluting organic compounds by electrocoagulation and electrodegradation.
Description: The researcher will work on developing new electrode materials for use in an electrochemical reactor. This reactor generates coagulants and oxidizing radicals in situ to remove/degrade organic pollutants in industrial aqueous wastewater.
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Luís Augusto Martins Ruotolo
Location: Department of Chemical Engineering, UFSCar (São Carlos – SP)
Requirements: Candidates must have a PhD degree in an area that adheres to the project. A spirit of leadership, proactivity in the project's development, and knowledge of electrochemical processes are desirable.
Inscriptions: By e-mail [email protected], indicating "Vacancy PD Project EletrOx/Fapesp." The following documents must be attached to the e-mail: (1) Curriculum Vitae containing the academic background and publications (maximum of 4 pages). Experience in the field of Electrochemistry must be proven through publications in international scientific journals; (2) a letter from the candidate justifying the interest in the position (1 page); (3) two letters of recommendation from researchers indicating the names and e-mail addresses.
THEME 2: Synthesis and characterization of new electrocatalysts for the electrogeneration of H2O2 in situ and its technological applications
Description: The researcher will work on developing new electrode materials for application in the electrochemical generation of H2O2 in situ to apply them in the degradation processes of emerging organic pollutants.
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Marcos R. V. Lanza.
Location: São Carlos Institute of Chemistry (IQSC), USP (São Carlos – SP).
Requirements: Candidates must have a PhD degree in an area that adheres to the project. A spirit of leadership, proactivity in the project's development, and knowledge of electrochemical processes are desirable.
Inscriptions: By e-mail [email protected], indicating “Vacancy PD Thematic Fapesp 1”. The following documents must be attached to the e-mail: (1) Curriculum Vitae containing the academic background and publications (maximum of 4 pages). Experience in the field of Electrochemistry must be proven through publications in international scientific journals; (2) a letter from the candidate justifying the interest in the position (1 page); (3) two letters of recommendation from researchers indicating the names and e-mail addresses.
THEME 3: Synthesis and characterization of new electrocatalysts for CO2 electroreduction to produce value-added products
Description: The researcher will develop new electrode materials for the electrochemical reduction of CO2 in situ and for use in the production processes of value-added products.
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Marcos R. V. Lanza
Location: São Carlos Institute of Chemistry (IQSC), USP (São Carlos – SP).
Requirements: Candidates must have a PhD degree in an area that adheres to the project. A spirit of leadership, proactivity in the project's development, and knowledge of electrochemical processes are desirable.
Inscriptions: By e-mail [email protected], indicating “Vacancy PD Thematic Fapesp 2”. The following documents must be attached to the e-mail: (1) Curriculum Vitae containing the academic background and publications (maximum of 4 pages). Experience in the field of Electrochemistry must be proven through publications in international scientific journals; (2) a letter from the candidate justifying the interest in the position (1 page); (3) two letters of recommendation from researchers indicating the names and e-mail addresses.
THEME 4: Development, evaluation, application, and theoretical study of advanced materials for the electrochemical degradation of emerging pollutants
Description: The researcher will work on the synthesis of advanced materials and their application (low-cost nanostructured materials containing metal oxides and carbon) in the electrogeneration of H2O2 and subsequent degradation of emerging pollutants by advanced electrochemical oxidation processes in benchtop reactors aiming at the treatment of aqueous effluents. Work areas will also be simulated solar energy and magnetic fields, and the best surfaces for electrogeneration of H2O2 will be studied by DFT.
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mauro Coelho dos Santos.
Location: Center for Natural and Human Sciences (CCNH), UFABC (Santo André – SP) Requirements: Candidates must have a PhD degree in an area related to the project. Leadership skills, teamwork and collaboration, flexibility, and initiative in project development, as well as knowledge of Electrochemistry, are desirable.
Inscriptions: By e-mail [email protected], indicating “Vacancy PD Thematic Project Fapesp.” The following documents must be attached to the e-mail: (1) Curriculum Vitae containing the academic background and publications (maximum of 4 pages). Experience in the field of Electrochemistry must be proven through publications in international scientific journals; (2) a letter from the candidate justifying the interest in the position (1 page); (3) two letters of recommendation from researchers indicating the names and e-mail addresses.
THEME 5: Combination of techniques and process for the removal/degradation of contaminants of emerging concern in aqueous media in the presence of interferers
Description: The researcher will work on developing hybrid electrochemical and electrode materials for application in electrochemical oxidation, using techniques of characterization of materials and oxidizing species in complex/real electrolytic media.
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Artur de Jesus Mótheo
Location: São Carlos Institute of Chemistry (IQSC), USP (São Carlos – SP).
Requirements: Candidates must have a PhD degree in an area related to the project. A spirit of leadership and proactivity in developing the project, as well as knowledge of electrochemical processes, is desirable. Additional knowledge of the EPR technique will also be considered.
Inscriptions: By e-mail [email protected], indicating “Vacancy PD Thematic Project Fapesp.” The following documents must be attached to the e-mail: (1) Curriculum Vitae containing the academic background and publications (maximum of 4 pages). Experience in the field of Electrochemistry must be proven through publications in international scientific journals; (2) a letter from the candidate justifying the interest in the position (1 page); (3) two letters of recommendation from researchers indicating the names and e-mail addresses.
May 2024
Investigations in biological systems using miniaturized electrochemical sensors
Summary
The Electrochemical Sensors and Electroanalytical Methods Laboratory at the Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo (USP) - Brazil, is seeking to hire one post-doctoral researcher to work on a project entitled “Investigations in biological systems using miniaturized electrochemical sensors”. The scholarship will be granted by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), and the research is linked to the Thematic Project “Miniaturized large-scale devices for in-situ analysis: fabrication, characterization and applications” (Grant # 2023/00246-1), whose coordinator is Prof. Mauro Bertotti (http://www.iq.usp.br/lseme/?lang=en).
The selected candidate will perform research on the fabrication of microelectrodes and microelectrodes arrays for further use in biological systems, particularly in the monitoring of neurotransmitter release and in the study of metabolic processes. Experiments will be performed using devices mounted in different configurations, depending on the size of the cells and the desired information about the cellular system. To improve the sensitivity and selectivity of the fabricated sensors response, strategies based on the modification of the electrode surface will be employed, if necessary. The project will be carried out in collaboration with researchers from the Department of Biochemistry; hence, we envisage a multidisciplinary approach emphasizing excellence and the highest scientific standards.
A USP é a maior universidade pública brasileira (90.000 alunos matriculados) e é altamente reconhecida por seu papel fundamental no avanço da pesquisa no país (atualmente, a USP é responsável por mais de 20% de toda a produção científica do Brasil). A USP tem vários campi e nosso laboratório está localizado no campus de São Paulo, que é a principal porta de entrada para o Brasil. A FAPESP é uma fundação pública independente com a missão de fomentar a pesquisa e o desenvolvimento científico e tecnológico do Estado de São Paulo.
Habilidades e experiência necessárias
Pesquisadores de pós-doutorado automotivados e criativos que possam projetar e conduzir experimentos, apresentar seus trabalhos em reuniões e escrever manuscritos científicos são bem-vindos. Os candidatos devem demonstrar competitividade acadêmica em nível internacional, conforme confirmado por publicações em periódicos indexados nos assuntos de interesse do projeto de pesquisa. Treinamento avançado em Química Eletroanalítica, incluindo a fabricação e uso de microeletrodos, será considerado um diferencial significativo. Experiência com Microscopia Eletroquímica de Varredura também é desejável, mas não obrigatória. Espera-se que os candidatos ajudem a orientar/co-supervisionar alunos de graduação e pós-graduação e técnicos de laboratório quando necessário.
Período do contrato e início do projeto
A duração da bolsa é de 24 meses, podendo ser prorrogada por mais dois anos, dependendo da avaliação do trabalho realizado no período em curso e do plano de pesquisa.
Pós-doutorado em desenvolvimento e caracterização de membranas bipolares para células de combustível (M/F)
POSIÇÃO DE PÓS-DOUTORADO
14 meses – início SETEMBRO 2024
Supervisores Sara Cavaliere, Deborah Jones, Jacques Rozière (ICGM), Melaine Guillou (Michelin)
Contexto / Missão
A posição será em MONTPELLIER, França, no Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier (UMR5253). Parte do tempo será gasto no Centro de Tecnologias da Michelin, Clermont-Ferrand, França.
O objetivo do projeto é desenvolver membranas bipolares em células de combustível. As principais atividades dizem respeito à elaboração e à caracterização físico-química e eletroquímica de membranas bipolares nanoestruturadas, compreendendo uma camada de polímero de troca aniônica e uma camada de polímero de troca de prótons. Esses materiais serão integrados em dispositivos de conversão de energia e caracterizados por seu desempenho e durabilidade.
Atividades
Caracterização/seleção de ionômeros
Preparação de membranas bipolares por diferentes técnicas de deposição (casting, spray coating, electrospray, electrospinning)
Caracterização físico-química e eletroquímica dos materiais desenvolvidos (morfologia, condutividade iônica, permeabilidade aos gases, propriedades mecânicas, estabilidade dimensional)
Integração de membranas bipolares selecionadas em conjuntos de membrana-eletrodo
Caracterização em célula de combustível unicelular
Elaboração de relatórios bibliográficos e de atividades
Habilidades esperadas
Habilidades em química de materiais e polímeros
Habilidades de caracterização de materiais
Conhecimento em preparação/caracterização de membranas poliméricas
Conhecimento de eletroquímica
O candidato deve ser altamente motivado e autônomo, possuir conhecimento de ciências de materiais/polímeros e experiência na preparação e caracterização de membranas de polímeros. Algum conhecimento de eletroquímica e tecnologia de células de combustível seria vantajoso. Conhecimento de francês ou inglês será essencial para se comunicar com os membros do grupo "Energy Conversion" no ICGM e na empresa Michelin, bem como para redigir relatórios e protocolos (bom nível escrito e falado).
Candidatura
O candidato deve fornecer uma carta de apresentação e um CV completo (incluindo a produção científica) diretamente no site: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5253-SARCAV-032/Default.aspx?lang=EN As candidaturas devem ser enviadas antes de 1 de maio de 2024. O contrato será estabelecido com o CNRS.
