Postdoctoral Researcher Position At Imdea Energía To Work On “high-Throughput Electrochemical Charac

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Madrid, España IMDEA Energy Jornada completa
IMDEA Energy is opening a Postdoctoral Researcher Position for the Electrochemical Processes Unit looking for talented and motivated candidates, to join the regional MADBAT-CM consortium. The successful candidate will work on battery-grade electrolyte formulation, electrode–electrolyte interphases (SEI/CEI), and advanced high-throughput electrochemical characterization, with particular emphasis on Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (SECM) and Scanning Droplet Cell (SDC) methodologies. The research will focus on Li-ion cells pairing polymer-based redox cathodes with graphite/Si–graphite anodes. It will encompass electrolyte formulation and screening, quantitative interphase analysis, and validation in coin
- and pouch-cell prototypes.
RequirementsCompulsory

Requirements:
PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science or Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrochemistry, or a related discipline.
Experience in electrolyte formulation and additive design aimed at SEI/CEI stabilization.
Hands‑on experience in high‑throughput electrochemistry (e.
G., SDC or micro‑reference‑electrode workflows).
Other merits to value:Experience with battery electrode materials and coin
- and pouch‑cell assembly.
Experience with operando and in situ techniques (SECM, FTIR, XRD, and Raman spectroscopy).
Hands‑on experience in electrochemical data analysis, including EIS fitting and parameter extraction.
A publication track record in high‑throughput electrochemistry.
Participation in European research projects.
Experience in scientific writing.
Good written and oral communication skills in English.
Selection CriteriaAdequacy of the candidate's training and experience to the requested profile.
Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
Knowledge of English.
Motivation for accomplishing high‑quality research.
Conditions*The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.
Contract:Until the end of the project
- December 31, 2028DocumentsPhD CertificateFinal decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates.
Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment.
IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.