Job offer

• Develop the synthesis and preparation of inorganic nanomaterials and coordination compounds, including open framework and multielemental phases.
• Perform structural and compositional characterization using XRD (network refinement, peak broadening analysis), XPS, ICP-OES, FTIR, Raman and electron microscopy.
• Evaluate electrochemical behavior, including voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, and galvanostatic cycling in laboratory cells (e.g., button or Swagelok type).
• Carry out suspension casting, electrode fabrication, battery cell assembly and optimization of test protocols.
• Processing raw experimental data sets, documentation of analytical workflows under traceability standards,
• Writing scientific manuscripts and presenting results at research seminars., * The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold: 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
• 1 point for required speciality.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technic competences.
• 1 point for organisational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.

The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:

• Maximum scoring: 5 points.
• Threshold: 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria. Selection process

The planned selection process is as follows:

• Those interested must access the website where the university publishes all the offers: https://talenthub.upc.edu/en/jobs/r1/r1-jobs/r1-jobs, select the offer that is of interest to you, click on: https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/en/procedures/call-for-recruitment-of-research-staff-in-training-predoctoral?set_language=en, fill in the form and add the additional documentation indicated.
• The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc …
• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering

Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Spectroscopic and analytical techniques (XPS, ICP-OES, FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis, TGA).
• Crystallography and structural analysis using powder XRD (lattice refinement, peak broadening analysis).
• Traceability of laboratory workflow, sample preparation and digestion procedures, and experimental problem solving.
• Formulation of electrodes and assembly of electrochemical cells: preparation and deposition of electrode suspensions, and assembly of button cells and Swagelok type cells for electrochemical tests.
• Multi-technique analytical validation: cross-characterization through the combination of surface analysis, elemental quantification and diffraction.
• Python for data processing and basic hardware or electronics troubleshooting.

Other requirements to consider:

• Autonomy in the design of experimental protocols, the management of multi-step chemical syntheses and the resolution of reproducibility bottlenecks in the laboratory.
• Analytical rigor and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary experimental research team.
• Immediate availability to join the doctoral program.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• Inorganic synthesis, coordination chemistry and wet chemical preparation routes (co-precipitation, colloidal methods, hydrothermal routes).
• Synthesis of materials and coordination structures: preparation of Prussian blue analogues and related coordination frameworks, with control of composition and crystal lattice defects.
• Principles of electrochemistry, charge storage kinetics and cell diagnostics.
• It will be assessed:
• Professional proficiency in English (oral and written communication).

Professional Experience:

• In conducting experimental research for a master’s thesis on energy storage materials (zinc-ion batteries or related systems).
• In advanced analytical laboratories that manage rigorous sample preparation, instrument operation, and reliable multi-technique data acquisition.
• In experimental research in national or international research institutes and university laboratories specializing in nanomaterials or electrochemistry.
• Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

Annual gross salary:

• 1st year: €20,364.96
• 2nd year: €20,364.96
• 3rd year: €25,456.20

Eligibility criteria

All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.