Energy storage is of paramount importance for future energy transition to sustainable energy with widespread use of renewable energy sources. Storing thermal energy is one of the major milestones on this route, as thermal energy accounts for about 50% of all energy end-use.  

The emerging field of Thermochemcial Energy Storage (TCES) deals with the use of reversible chemical reactions with high heat effect to store thermal energy, for example, dehydration/hydration of salt hydrates with release of water vapor. The crucial advantages of TCES are (a) high energy storage density comparable to Li-ion batteries; (b) theoretically indefinite storage duration; (c) possibility to upgrade the stored heat to higher temperatures and (d) low investment costs. Use of chemical reactions offers the versatile toolbox for storing thermal energy in residential (e.g. domestic heating/cooling) and industrial and energy production sectors. The current research in this field is focused on designing new thermochemical materials and establishing the optimal pathways from the materials to TCES systems for their future integration in sustainable energy networks. At CIIAE we aim to bridge the gap between materials and systems by optimizing material design and solving the problem of materials stability.  

The position offered will imply involvement into the research in collaboration with the leading groups in this filed in Spain and across the EU. The selected candidate will perform the following tasks: 

Challenges: 

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at CIIAE, we know that diverse perspectives foster innovation, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. The legally binding offer is the one published at www.ciiae.org. 

Interested candidates: 

If you are passionate about energy storage research and have a strong background in prototyping and fabrication, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team.