col-wideJob Description:
**DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION**:
CIC energiGUNE is a research center specialized in energy, electrochemical storage (batteries and supercapacitors), thermal energy solutions and hydrogen, a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance
- BRTA, and, a strategic initiative of the Basque Government. CIC energiGUNE was created in 2011 to generate excellent knowledge and at the same time useful for the Basque business network, being a reference in knowledge transfer.
CIC energiGUNE has a dynamic research team of more than 100 researchers and is extremely well equipped with a wide range of up-to-date facilities that are fully available for all its researchers. Also, the European Commission has recently (2019) awarded CIC energiGUNE with the ´HR Excellence in Research´ which reflects its commitment to achieving fair and transparent recruitment and appraisal procedures and certifies the existence of a stimulating and favorable work environment for researchers in the institution.
**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
CIC energiGUNE is seeking a Laboratory Technician to work in the screening of liquid electrolytes for advanced Li-ion batteries.
Job functions:
- Formulation of liquid electrolytes combining different solvents, salts and additives.
- Electrode processing and cell assembly.
- Basic electrochemical evaluation of the formulated electrolytes in Li-ion coin cells.
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**WHAT WE OFFER**:
We are offering a 12-month contract and professional development opportunities with a competitive salary within the category.
Access to a complete set of existing laboratory infrastructure and equipment to ensure a fruitful stay and the fullfilment of the objectives in due time.
CIC energiGUNE is located close to the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain), in the heart of the Basque Country. The Basque Country is the region with the highest R&D investment in Spain, with more than 20.000 researchers. The basque research ecosystem comprises a solid and collaborating community composed of universities, technology and cooperative research centers.
**HOW TO APPLY**:
- CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce._
- Degree or occupational training in Chemistry, Electrochemistry or related fields.
- Ability to identify and solve technical problems.
- Proficiency for quickly learning new skills or field of study.
- Good verbal skills in English.
- Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to work independently.
- A good team player who can collaborate with other team members.