GROUP LEADER Electrochemistry for Energy Storage
CIC energiGUNE is a recently-created R&D centre focusing on basic, collaborative, multi-disciplinary research in the field of Energy Storage.We are now inviting applications for 2 Group Leader positions (principal researchers) in the area of Electrochemistry for Energy Storage, to conduct new and challenging research in the fields of:
- Materials for Batteries and Supercaps Characterization and Interface solid-solid and solid-liquid nanoscale study
- Modelling and simulation for fundamental understanding of the electronic, thermodynamic and kinetic characteristics of the unique interface processes
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 laboratory will concentrate on basic research. Its aim will be to achieve a breakthrough in Electrochemistry Energy Storage.
We are offering a permanent position that will give you a unique opportunity to custom-build your own laboratory and research team. The basic group structure; one postdoc, one technician and one or two PhD students, start-up investments and consumables will be funded directly by the CIC to the Group Leader. Depending on the qualification of the successful candidate the initial budget could be increased.
As a Group 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 motivated and experienced group leaders 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 chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, or material sciences, with proven experience in the aforementioned areas in research bodies of recognised prestige and capacity for leadership to assemble and integrate a research group.
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.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the search will continue until the position is filled.
The CIC energiGUNE aspires to become an international centre of excellence in Energy Storage.
