PCIDETEC Energy Storage is looking for a person to join in the Energy Materials Unit. /ppIf you want to be part of this revolution, we are waiting for you! /ppOur work covers the entire value chain, from battery chemistry to the final application. We design and develop cells, modules and battery packs tailored to our customers' needs, with a clear focus on technology transfer to industry. The researcher's work will be related to proyect management. /ppYour contribution /ppYou will form part of a state-of-the-art research centre, geared to sustainability and the circular economy, which has helped electrify Spain's roads and is now working towards 100% future sustainability. /ppThe developer will join the Energy Materials Unit, working on the development of battery technologies. They must be capable of carrying out several lines of work simultaneously, optimising resources and maximising results. /ppThe researcher will work independently, according to the defined work plan. /ppYour work will focus on the following activities: /pulliDevelopment, characterization and optimization of SSB towards project KPIs including failure and post-mortem analysis. /liliInvestigation of physical-chemical and electrochemical properties of solid electrolytes, electrodes and cell components. /liliProject management and management of laboratory staff. /liliData analysis and interpretation. Writing project proposals, technical reports, patent applications, conference abstracts and scientific manuscripts. /liliParticipate in technology transfer and scale-up of the developed materials and technologies. /liliPerform literature and patent search to identify new materials, technologies and processes. /li /ulpWhat we offer you /pulliAt CIDETEC you will be able to develop your career alongside a team of top-level professionals, in a young yet committed environment, dedicated to innovation and seeking to provide practical solutions that result in a more sustainable world. /liliProfessional development opportunities that allow you to build a solid career, working on projects that transform both industry and society. /liliWork with teams at the very highest level in local, national and European settings. /liliWork-life balance initiatives /liliContinuous training /liliPrivileged setting in a safe and friendly environment /liliVariable remuneration package for all employees /li /ulpRequirements: /ppEducation: /ppPhD in Electrochemistry / Physics / Material Science /ppLanguages: /ppEnglish /ppKnowledge: /pulliExcellent knowledge of technical electrochemistry, advanced batteries, and material science. /lili3+ years of direct experience in the lithium battery RD environment (SSB, Li-ion, Li-metal etc.). /liliConceptualization of the RD activities in the field of cell development and characterization. /liliSolid knowledge and hands-on experience on assembly, manipulation and comprehensive testing of coin and pouch cells. /liliSolid knowledge and hands-on experience on main electrochemical (EIS, CV, galvanostatic cycling etc.) and physical-chemical (FE-SEM, XRD, FTIR, XPS etc.) characterization methods. /liliSynthesis and processing of composites. /li /ulpObservations: /ppA highly motivated person, with a keen interest in research and innovation, you will join a multidisciplinary team. You will be able to organise your work, meeting both the deadlines and the established objectives. Problem-solving capacity and scientific criteria. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. /ppHaving undertaken a placement abroad and more than 3 years' work experience will be considered a plus. /p