Postdoctoral Position in Sustainable Energy Materials: ICFO is offering a postdoctoral position to outstanding, highly motivated scientists who wish to contribute to advancing technologies that drive the clean energy transition. This position focuses on developing novel strategies to overcome critical resource bottlenecks in energy devices, particularly in recyclable energy conversion technologies such as electrolyzers, batteries, and solar cells.
Postdoctoral Position in Accelerating the Development of Sustainable Energy Materials
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
- Sustainable Energy Materials
- Electrochemistry
- Thin Film Fabrication
- Optoelectronics
- CO2 Mitigation and Renewable Energy
Location:
ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences, Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
Candidates must hold, at the time of contract initiation, an internationally recognized Ph.D. (or evidence of its completion in the near future) in one or more of the following fields:
- Electrochemistry
- Chemistry
- Thin Film Fabrication Processes
- Optoelectronics
Candidates should have proven expertise in at least several of the following domains:
- Strong background in materials science
- Synthesis of metals, metal oxides, organic, and perovskite semiconductors
- Experience in water/CO2 electrolysis from catalyst to reactor level
- Electrode fabrication and membrane integration
- Experience in batteries and solar cells
- Experience in electrodialysis
- High-throughput experimentation
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be part of the CO2 Mitigation Accelerated by Photons (CO2MAP) Group, led by Prof. Dr. F. Pelayo García de Arquer. The main responsibilities include:
- Designing and implementing recyclable energy conversion devices, including electrolyzers, batteries, and solar cells.
- Developing active strategies to enhance the recyclability of energy devices through novel materials and component designs.
- Innovating passive strategies for extracting and purifying critical raw materials from non-standard feedstocks, such as metals from seawater and wastewater streams.
- Utilizing advanced fabrication and characterization techniques at the intersection of materials science, electrochemistry, optoelectronics, and engineering.
How to Apply:
Suitable candidates should submit the following application materials:
- Presentation letter with a declaration of interest.
- Curriculum Vitae including contact details.
- Contact email of two potential referees.
Applications should be sent to jobs@icfo.eu. Candidates may also reach out for scientific inquiries at pelayo.garciadearquer@icfo.eu.
For more information about the hosting group, visit: CO2MAP Research Group
For updated details about ICFO, visit: ICFO Website
Last Date to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the call will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.
Additional Information:
- The contract is for a period of 3 years.
- Salaries are based on experience and align with national and international postdoctoral fellowship standards.
- A family allowance is available upon request for candidates with family responsibilities.
- ICFO is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring merit-based selection with no restrictions related to disabilities, citizenship, or gender.
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