Descripción del trabajo
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER ADVANCED (PostDoc_ELECTROmonoLITH)
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB
* Location: ICRA – Catalan Water Research Institute Foundation, Girona (Spain)
* Number of positions available: 1
* Scheduled start: 01 / 06 / 2025
* Temporary Position. The position is for 36 months.
OFFER DESCRIPTION
ICRA is seeking to incorporate a postdoctoral research fellow position in the scope of the ERC Consolidator Grant ELECTROmonoLITH – Selective electrochemical separation and recovery of lithium and other metals using tailored monolith electrodes, led by Prof. Jelena Radjenovic. The Project has received funding from Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 101125304.
The successful applicant is expected to conduct independent research on the project and work closely with other postdoctoral research fellows and PhD students working on the project. The scholar will also be exposed to a multidisciplinary research environment at ICRA, and potentially involved in other ongoing projects.
We are strongly encouraging applications from researchers with experience in additive manufacturing, material science, environmental electrochemistry, electrochemical water treatment and/or electrochemical resource recovery. The most exciting science and greatest innovations are discovered at the interface of different research fields, so we are looking for someone creative and motivated to join our project.
The selected candidate will receive a three-year contract, with a possible extension depending on performance and the extension grant of the project itself.
KEY DUTIES
* Synthesis of novel electrode materials using 3D printing.
* Development of intercalation electrodes for selective electro-extraction of critical raw materials (CRMs).
* Electrochemical characterization of the synthetized materials using cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and other techniques.
* Surface characterization of the synthesized materials using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and other techniques.
* Evaluation of the developed electrode materials for electrochemical recovery of lithium and other CRMs from industrial wastewaters and brines.
* Analysis of water samples using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES).
* Preparation of scientific publications and participation in international conferences.
* As with all PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, a small proportion of the time will be allocated to communal services such as joint laboratory cleanings etc.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Must have – Required
Research Field or Field of knowledge: Experts in material science, including additive manufacturing, from other research fields (e.g., batteries, sensors) are highly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications and Education Level: Applicants must have a PhD on the topics related to the call.
Skills: Successful applicants are expected to have a demonstrated, high quality track record in their research field.
Required Languages: Applicants must be proficient in English, both written and oral. Spanish and Catalan are a plus.
Required Experience: Previous research experience in the field of synthesis and characterization of nanostructured electrodes, 3D printing, and/or environmental electrochemistry.
The call is open to both recently graduated PhD students (with singular experience demonstrable) as well as researchers with more years of research experience after PhD.
BENEFITS
Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.
International Environment: The opportunity to join a prestigious international research institution and become a member of a young and growing team.
Continuous training in a high-quality environment.
APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE & PROCESS
All Applications must contain:
* DNI or NIE (valid and with work permit in Spain). If you do not have a NIE, please attach a statement that you commit to take the necessary steps to obtain a work and residence permit in Spain.
* Three recommendation letters endorsing the applicant’s professional experience.
The deadline to submit the required documentation is 17 / 04 / 2025.
Selection process: In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
At ICRA we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equality of opportunity and treatment is promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, creating a context favorable to diversity and to eradicate any type of direct or indirect discrimination based on age criteria (within the limits set by the Workers’ Statute), marital status, racial or ethnic origin, social status, religion or convictions, political tendency, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender expression, sexual characteristics, union membership or not, because of language, disability or because of sex, including any unfavorable treatment dispensed for the exercise of conciliation rights or co-responsibility of family and work life.
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