.The successful candidate will join the Hydrogen and Power-to-X department of the research centre.The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks:Materials synthesis for electrochemical systems.Full characterization understanding of HER/OER reactions in acid/alkali media.Apply electrochemical characterization techniques, such as CV, LSV, impedance measurements IES, RDE, RRDE, among others.Membrane synthesis of ion exchange membranes (linear or crosslinking polymers, blends, composite).Physicochemical and electrochemical membrane characterization.Fibers synthesis through electrospinning.Common chemical characterization such as FTIR, Raman, TG, DSC, SEM, and XRD, among others.Electrochemical characterization of electrolyzers, polarization curves and EIS.Start-up of laboratory-scale electrolyzers.Writing 1.5 papers per year as first author or co-author in high-ranked journals.Collaborate with other researchers in the team and in interdepartmental projects from CIIAE and beyond.Perform clear and accurate analyses and presentations of the results obtained. Document and present research reports at congresses and scientific publications.Writing research proposals and contributing towards acquisition of competitive funding, both private and/or public.Daily guidance of PhD and master students.Efficient time management with respect to tasks.Identify areas of opportunity and propose innovative project ideas for the development of new materials and the optimization of existing ones to improve hydrogen production efficiency.Successful collaboration with universities, research institutes and companies at the national and international level.Gradually become more independent to conduct, manage and lead an independent project.Challenges: Achieve a complete understanding of the newly designed materials' electrochemical properties to replace commercial materials. Constantly search for strategies to improve the efficiency of electrolyzers.If you are interested in this new project, please send the following documents:Application form (available at www.Ciiae.Org/empleo).Copy of your identity document.Curriculum Vitae.Copy of the qualifications that give access to the position.Motivation letter (specific for each position applied for).Letters of reference.We recommend including a list or table with the justification of merits.List of R&D&I projects.Professional experience. Include any supporting documents.Indicate in the subject Refa IJ-ELECTROLISIS (HYDROGEN AND POWER-TO-X) to this e-mail address: ****** be evaluated (adds points to the final evaluation):Excellent publication record as first author.Experience with electrospinning or ultrasonic spray coater.Experience with electrolyzers characterization.Experience in writing project proposals and work plans.Experience in material scaling up from lab findings to pre-industrial scale
