[OFER-TRABEC] NAC: Job offer: PhD, Post-mortem analysis

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Institución:CIC Energigune (Miñano/ Álava)
Contacto correo-e:info@cicenergigune.com
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CIC Energigune is seeking a candidate to start a PhD to engage in the field of post-mortem analysis for rechargeable Li-ion batteries.

Title of the research project: "Understanding the failure mechanisms of Li-ion cells by Post-mortem analysis"

Goal: The goal of this project is to investigate the failure of Li-ion cells by post-mortem analysis using chemical, physical and electrochemical methods. Special attention will be paid to the development of specific protocols for the characterization different cell components (positive and negative electrode, separators, electrolyte...).

Job function:

 Post-mortem analysis of Li-ion cells to identify and understand failure.

 Design protocols for post-mortem analysis of Li-ion batteries.

 Characterize cell components using analytical instruments.

 Perform the electrochemical post-tests of the materials in half and full cells.

 Understand failure mechanisms and design degradation models.

CIC energiGUNE offers a 36 months grant and advantageous professional development opportunities within the EES area to eligible students who wish to complete their PhD Thesis with us. Financial support will be 18,500€ gross / year (aprox. 15,000€ net / year). Students will be encouraged to apply for financial support by the university or other institutions (i.e. Basque Government).

Qualification requirements:

 Master degree in Engineering chemistry, Solid-state Electrochemistry, Organic or Inorganic Chemistry, or related fields

 A team player who can collaborate with other groups, technical centers, and industries.

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Candidates must be pre-registered as PhD students at a European University in a materials related PhD Programme. Applications are open to students worldwide as long as they hold a master degree and their degree is validated / homologated and approved by the University where they intend to register, and that the university of choice agrees to establish a collaboration and a co-direction of the PhD Thesis with CIC energiGUNE.

More information on pre-registration in local universities who already have a collaboration agreement with CIC energiGUNE is available at their websites, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) or Mondragon University (MU).

Applications are open to students who wish to develop a career in research.

Candidates must also provide the names and email address of at least 2 referees.


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Información complementaria de la oferta:
www.cicenergigune.com

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