FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYAOrganisation/Company: FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYAResearch Field: ChemistryResearcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)Positions: Bachelor PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 26 Nov 2024 - 16:47 (Europe/Madrid)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeOffer Starting Date: 2 Dec 2024Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? NextGenerationEUIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer Description The Functional Nanomaterials Group in the Advanced Materials for Energy Area of IREC announces a 4-month predoctoral research position available for a highly motivated candidate to work on the project 2BOSS: Toward sustainable batteries based on silicon, sulfur and biomass-derived carbon. The 2BOSS project will develop an innovative, durable and more circular battery technology based on LiS chemistry, processing of part of the required raw materials, and associated recycling strategies to minimize the use of critical raw materials. 2BOSS will turn commercial batteries compatible with a more circular economy, enhancing their performance, extending their service life, and assuring a more sustainable production and lifecycle. The candidate will focus on the synthesis of Li2S-biocarbon composites, their characterization, and their use as cathode electrodes in Li-S batteries.Required Documents Applicants must submit the following documents by email to ******: Curriculum Vitae, specifying the completed degree and any relevant professional experience.Where to Apply E-mail: ****** Research Field: ChemistryEducation Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalentResearch Field: PhysicsEducation Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalentSkills/Qualifications The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or equivalent and previous experience in the synthesis of these compounds and/or the fabrication and testing of Li-S batteries.#J-18808-Ljbffr