Postdoctoral Researcher in Polymer Synthesis

Postdoctoral Researcher in Polymer Synthesis

CIC energiGUNE

Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

POSITION DESCRIPTION

CIC energiGUNE is recruiting a researcher por the Synthesis and design of polymeric materials team.

Main tasks:

• Design and synthesis of monomer and polymer materials with ad-hoc properties;
• Structural and physicochemical characterization: nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman, gel permeation chromatography (GPC), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA);
• Polymer electrolytes formulation, cell integration, and characterization;
• Processing and analysis of the results obtained from the characterization tests, providing conclusions and ideas to improve the synthesis procedure and electrolyte performance;
• Participating in communication with companies and proposals preparation when required.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Materials Science/or a related field is required;
• Strong background in polymer design and synthesis.
• Hands-on experience of standard operating procedures for polymer synthesis and characterization;
• Knowledge on polymer electrolytes and solid-state batteries would be considered positively;
• Knowledge on electrochemical testing methods would be considered positively;
• Systemic problem-solving skills;
• A good team player who can collaborate with other groups, academic and industrial partners;
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

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