Researcher in Training Position at IMDEA Energy to work on“Development of Innovative Redox Polymers for Next-Generation Batteries”

The IMDEA Energy Institute is a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence with the mission of developing world-class R&D in the field of clean and renewable energy technologies. The Institute aims at contributing to the establishment of a sustainable energy system with a high degree of decarbonisation, economically competitive and securing energy supply (www.energy.imdea.org).The Electrochemical Processes Unit of IMDEA Energía is performing research and development of high-efficiency electrochemical energy storage devices, mainly for coupling them with renewable energy sources and for sustainable transport. IMDEA Energía is opening a position for a “Researcher in Training” to work on Development of Innovative Redox Polymers for Next-Generation Batteries, with the following characteristics:

Your Tasks:

 Synthesis of redox-active monomers and polymers.

 Investigation of their physico-chemical properties.

 Electrochemical characterization of both monomers and polymers.

 Preparation of organic electrodes and redox electrolytes.

 Assembly & Electrochemical Testing of polymer-based batteries.

 Dissemination and publication of research results in scientific journals.

Your qualification, experience and skillsCompulsory requirements:

 Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar.

 Master degree in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Electrochemistry or similar.

 Having no more than 4 years in possession of an official degree. Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

Moreover, the following aspects will be positively evaluated:

 Knowledge and/or Hand-on experience in Organic Synthesis and/or Polymer Synthesis.

 Knowledge and/or Hand-on experience in Electrochemistry.

Location: Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.

Remuneration: 13.300 € annual gross salary.

Duration: One-year appointment.

Reference: 21.08 EQ2 PRE

For further information contact Dr. Rebeca Marcilla, Email: rebeca.marcilla@imdea.org

Applicants should send their CV and Complete Academic Record including marks obtained in Bachelor and Master studies before 1St of March 2021 to the following address:

Email: rebeca.marcilla@imdea.org

Subject: Reference 21.08 EQ2 PRE