RESEARCH LEADER. Thermal Energy Storage
We are now inviting applications for the post of Research Leader in the area of High and Medium temperature Thermal Energy Storage, to conduct new and challenging research in the field of heat transport and storage systems related to Solar Energy Technologies.
The Fundación CIC energiGUNE is one of several CIC centres now operating or at start-up stage that together form the spearhead of basic research in the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country in a variety of fields. These centres enjoy a secured budget befitting their mission and a committed environment for promoting oriented basic research.
The research centre operates within the framework of recently approved long-term research plans, and is part of a major investment drive by the Basque regional government and a group of select private companies operating in the energy industry.
The laboratory will concentrate on basic research. Its aim will be to achieve a breakthrough in Thermal Energy Storage, based on heat transport and storage systems in the areas of Sensible heat storage and Latent heat storage (including among others alternative molten salt formulations), Storage in reversible Thermochemical-Reactions and New Products associated with nanocrystals.
We are offering a permanent position that will give you a unique opportunity to custom-build your own laboratory and research team, and responsibility for coordinating with other centres in guiding energy-related basic and applied research.
As a Research Leader you will find a flourishing scientific community conducting synergistic research in both the universities and other CIC Labs already operating in the region.
In addition to the appeal of the entire project, the CIC energiGUNE offers a competitive basic salary augmented by benefits that compare favourably with the best global private and public institutions.
The Fundación will also help smooth the transition for you and your family, providing a welcome programme that offers accommodation and addresses other aspects to help you integrate into the local environment.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced research leader capable of taking up this unique opportunity to develop an ambitious research programme. Applicants should have a high degree of initiative and should be open to intense interdisciplinary collaboration with other research centres.
The candidate should hold a PhD in Engineering, Chemistry or Physics, with experience in the field of High and Medium Temperature Heat Storage Systems; and should be familiar with the various physical and chemical phenomena associated with high capacity heat storage systems.
As CIC Energigune will be basic research oriented, the candidate should also have a knowledge of the latest advances regarding new materials for heat storage.
Preference will be given to candidates with proven experience in the aforementioned areas in research bodies of recognised prestige and capacity for leadership to assemble and integrate different groups working in several heat storage concepts.
Applicants should be fluent in English. A knowledge of Spanish and/or Basque will be considered useful but not compulsory.
All applicants are invited to submit a detailed curriculum vitae.
