Research Fellow – Sodium-ion battery cathode materials

Description

Research Fellow – Sodium-ion battery cathode materials
Job Reference: RRP.12.42.19.2/3 Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) Location: Braga, Portugal Group/Unit: Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion Number of Vacancies: 1 Employment Type: Full time Contract Duration: 16 months
Open Date for Applications: June 13th, 2024 Closing Date for Applications: June 27th, 2024, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)
Keywords: #battery #sodium-ionbattery #polyanionmaterials #whitecathodematerials
Overview The Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion Research Group conducts both fundamental and application-oriented research on materials and devices for energy storage and conversion.
We are looking for a qualified Research Fellow to join our team under the PRR framework, and work on the Production of sodium-ion based structureal batteries project, for the New Generation Storage Agenda.
Job Duties The job duties will be the following:

• Perform the R&D activities as planned in the project;
• Collaborate with other academic and industry partners within the consortium on joint R&D;
• Report to supervisor and project leader(s) on R&D progress;
• Publish project results and communicate the results in project/professional meetings;
• Engage in other project dissemination activities.

Mandatory Qualifications
Education

• PhD in Electrochemistry, Materials Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Nanotechnology or other related field.

Experience and Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience in battery materials synthesis, particularly in polyanion-type or Prussian blue/White cathode materials;
• Extensive knowledge of battery chemistry, structural characterisation of materials and electrochemical performance assessment;
• Good track-record on battery materials research, preferably on sodium-ion battery cathode materials, in the form of scientific publications and/or patents as the leading author.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience and Technical Skills

• Knowledge on rechargeable Na-ion batteries;
• Structural characterisation of materials by means of X-ray diffraction or related techniques;
• Knowledge of the safety requirements related to the synthesis of materials, in particular with Prussian Blue/White analogues.

Personal Skills

• Ability to work independently and as team player;
• Commitment and result driven work ethics;
• Capacity to organise the workload in a flexible way;
• Capacity to work in multidisciplinary teams;
• Pro-active spirit;
• Good understanding of state-of-the-art research and practices in the field.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary;
• Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
• Private health insurance;
• Family allowances (according to family situation);
• Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
• Support for education fees of dependent children;
• Relocation support;
• 30 working days of annual leave.

How to Apply The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents: a) Cover letter; b) Curriculum Vitae; c) Academic and/or Professional diplomas; d) Recognition of academic degrees (only academic degrees awarded by non-Portuguese higher education institutions) *

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  The selected candidate(s) with an academic degree granted by a non-Portuguese higher education institution must present, for hiring purposes, the certificate of recognition of that degree(s), issued by the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese Public Higher Education Institution. Please consult the website of the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en.

Online application instructions:

• The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button below;
• The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;
• The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “Additional files” section using the “Add portfolio” button.

Important note: Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered.

How the Selection Process works

A. Applications eligibility check

This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and technical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to the next stage.
B. CV Assessment The Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s).
C. Interview(s) The interview(s) may be done in different formats: video recording, online or onsite. The question based interview will evaluate the match between the candidate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills. To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation.
D. Nomination The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions.
Additional Information
Application feedback We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good communications with all candidates. No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle INL follows a non-discrimination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.
The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.
About INL The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (http://www.inl.int), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.