JUNIOR RESEARCHER OF THERMOCHEMICAL SYSTEMSThe successful candidate will join the Thermal Storage department of the research centre.The position offered will imply involvement in research in collaboration with leading groups in this field in Spain and across the EU. The selected candidate will perform the following tasks:Design and synthesis of new TCMs optimized for long-term storage of solar or waste heat.Characterization of thermal, chemical, structural and mechanical properties of the prepared materials and data analysis.Ensure robust and durable systems by studying degradation mechanisms and developing mitigation measures.Explore opportunities to expand and make systems competitive for practical applications by identifying strategies to reduce costs and optimize preparation processes.Ensure an appropriate collaboration and knowledge dissemination strategy by publishing research results in relevant journals, presenting at conferences, participating in research events, and fostering collaborations with industrial partners, academic institutions, and research organizations.Support, supervision, and mentoring of doctoral and master's students.Acquisition of competitive funding, both private and public, project management, and project administration.Challenges:Developing new thermochemical materials with the desired thermochemical behaviour.Ensuring the stability of the developed materials.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.List of RDI projects.Professional experience. Include any supporting documents.Note: To facilitate the evaluation process, it is recommended to include a list or table itemizing the merits you consider that should be evaluated for each of the requirements.The selected person is required to have:A PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Energy Engineering, Physics, or similar.Other professional education:Valuable master's degree in:Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion.Chemical Engineering.Materials Science.Nanophysics and advanced materials.Physics/Chemistry of Interfaces.Inorganic chemistry.Renewable Energies, Energy Management, and Efficiency.Professional experience:Post-doctoral experience not required.Specific skills (analytical, software, calculations, prototyping, etc.):Experience in some of the following techniques for thermochemical and structural characterization:Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA);Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC);Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS);Structural characterization (XRD analysis, FTIR, Raman);Porosimetry by gas adsorption (BET, BJH, etc.);Microscopy (HRTEM, SEM);Particle Size Distribution (PSD).Knowledge of software or programming languages for data analysis (MATLAB, Origin, Python, R) will be an advantage.Participation and/or collaboration in RDI/business projects:Demonstrated experience in participation and/or collaboration in RDI projects.Languages:English, verbal and written. Valuable: Spanish, Portuguese.Cross-cutting competences:Communication skills.Ability to work in a team.Experience in collaborations inside and outside Spain.Willingness to travel and stay abroad:This position requires participation in events outside of Extremadura.Publications: scientific articles (in journals indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus), theses (PhD and/or Master's), presentations at conferences, reports, technical reports, technical guides, etc.: The scientific publications/conference abstracts relevant to the topic (TES, TCES, TCMs) will be a valuable advantage. #J-18808-Ljbffr
