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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Job offer - **Company:** FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA - **Location:** Sant Adrià de Besòs, Spain - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Software Tools, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Computer Equipment, Information Technology - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/469453 ## About the Role * Curriculum Vitae, including education and relevant professional experience. * BSc and MSc transcripts. * Motivation letter., Bachelor Degree or equivalent, * Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Nanoscience, Energy Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related disciplines. * Minimum one year of experience in laboratory work related to functional materials, electrochemical devices or advanced materials processing. * Experience in ceramic materials processing, fabrication or characterization. * Familiarity with electrochemical systems, solid-state ionics or functional electronic materials. * Fluent in English. Preferred * Experience in materials science for energy or information technologies. * Experience in advanced ceramic manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing, thin-film deposition, microfabrication or related processing methods. * Knowledge of solid-state ionics, electrochemistry, fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries, memristive devices or neuromorphic hardware. * Experience in structural, microstructural, electrical and electrochemical characterization techniques. * Skills in device fabrication, prototyping, system integration and experimental setup development. * Experience with CAD design and engineering software. * Basic skills in data analysis, scientific programming and automation tools. * Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research teams. * Knowledge of Spanish and/or Catalan will be positively considered. Personal skills * Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. * Proactive and flexible attitude. * Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify practical solutions. * High level of organization and attention to detail. * Commitment to laboratory safety and good scientific practices. Languages ENGLISH ## Description The Nanoionics and Fuel Cells Group is seeking a motivated and hands-on Research Engineer to support the development of next-generation ceramic devices for energy and information technologies. The position focuses on the design, fabrication and characterization of advanced solid-state ionic devices, ranging from electrochemical energy conversion and storage systems to emerging hardware for neuromorphic computing. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of complex ceramic devices based on ionic transport phenomena, including Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOECs), advanced ceramic batteries, and Solid Oxide Synaptic (SOS) devices for information processing. The work will cover the full innovation chain, from materials synthesis and processing to device fabrication, integration and performance evaluation. Particular emphasis will be placed on the development of novel device architectures enabled by advanced ceramic manufacturing approaches, including additive manufacturing, scalable fabrication techniques and microstructural engineering. The candidate will participate in the fabrication of functional materials and components, assembly of prototype devices, development of testing platforms, and electrochemical and electrical characterization under relevant operating conditions. The research combines materials science, solid-state ionics, electrochemistry and device engineering to address key challenges in sustainable energy technologies and next-generation computing hardware. The developed technologies have potential applications in hydrogen production, energy storage, sensing and bio-inspired information processing. 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