Laboratory Technician for electrolyte development, Álava

Client: CIC energiGUNE

Location: Not specified

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 06.03.2025

Expiry Date: 20.04.2025

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

CIC energiGUNE is seeking a Laboratory Technician to work in the processing and characterization of electrolytes and related materials. The candidate will prepare samples for high energy density lithium metal batteries and will characterize the synthesized materials using analytical instruments.

TECHNIQUES TO BE USED:

• Electrolyte/electrode preparation, cell integration, and component characterization.
• Structural and physicochemical characterization: nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman, ICP, X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, gel permeation chromatography (GPC), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
• Batteries characterization: Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), Cyclic voltammetry (CV), Galvanostatic cycling (GC).

Area: Electrochemical energy storage (EES)

Group: Organic and Hybrid Materials

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Temporary contract with advantageous professional development opportunities and the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
• Flexible working hours promoting work-life balance and self-organization.
• On-site work model with the option to telework.
• Full access to cutting-edge laboratory facilities and characterization platforms.
• Integration into a top research center in Europe that makes high-quality research and impactful contributions to the energy and sustainability fields.
• Professional and personal development: opportunity to attend seminars, international conferences, training courses, etc.
• Integrated, enthusiastic, international and multidisciplinary environment.
• A welcome program that offers help with finding accommodation and addresses other aspects to help you integrate into the local environment (such as free language courses, assistance with administrative procedures, help with schools for children).

TO APPLY:

All applicants are invited to submit their application including a detailed curriculum vitae along with a motivation letter at this website.

The selection process ends once the candidate is selected.

CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION:

For more details on CIC energiGUNE's research activities please visit our website at cicenergigune.com.

Minimum Requirements:

• Occupational training in fields related to chemistry, engineering, materials science, lab management or similar.
• Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related fields would be considered positively but is not required.
• A team player who can collaborate with other researchers.
• High motivation, proactivity, and autonomy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

We would highly value the following experience:

• Standard operating procedures for polymer synthesis and characterization.
• Related laboratory experience (synthesis and/or characterization and analytical techniques) will be positively considered.
• Experience in Electrochemical characterization techniques (galvanostatic cycling, CV, impedance measurements etc.) will be positively considered.