IMDEA Energy is opening a predoctoral researcher position for the High-Temperature Processes Unit looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on advanced non-intrusive optical techniques for control and monitoring high-concentration solar thermal systems.

Tasks Description:

• R&D on optical sensor-based instrumentation applied to monitoring heliostat and solar receiver performance in high-concentration solar energy technologies.
• Development and testing of optical techniques in high-flux solar simulators and in relevant environment (“on-sun” testing).
• Develop numerical models for dynamic simulation of physical phenomena in device operation and validation of these models using experimental data.
• Critical analysis of the results and writing of reports.
• Dissemination and publication of research results in scientific journals and conferences.

Compulsory Requirements:

• Bachelor's/Degree in Applied Physics, Energy, Telecommunications, Electronics Engineering or similar.
• M.Sc. degree in (applied) physics, energy, telecommunications or electronic engineering or similar.

Other merits to value:

• Knowledge and/or experience with thermal and/or solar thermal technologies.
• Demonstrated experience and solid background on optics.
• Accredited knowledge on computational tools
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English.

• Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
• Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
• Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.
• Knowledge of English.

• Remuneration: Between 21.000 € – 23.500 € per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.

*The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

• Duration of the contract: 1 year, possibility of renewal depending on performance.

IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid