Inception Msca Doctoral Network

**JOB DESCRIPTION**: CIC energiGUNE is recruiting a predoctoral researcher for INCEPTION Doctoral Network (HORIZON EUROPE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - Doctoral Networks 2024 HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01-01 Grant Agreement Nº. 101226853). The INCEPTION - Doctoral Network aims to face zinc-based energy storage development by (i) exploring the innovative idea of supporting the development of rechargeable batteries (RB) and supercapacitors (SC) by early addressing recycling & manufacturing within Safe and Sustainable by Design framework, and (ii) by exploiting excellent expertise and advanced technologies at leading universities, research centers, enterprises, and associations. Expected results of the PhD thesis will be the development of novel semi-hybrid SC that operate at high rates with long cycle life (>10k cycles), enabling high temperature technology surpassing the performance of SoA SC (>45Wh kg-1 and 5kW kg-1) **Main job functions**: - Performing high-quality research within the scope of the project. - Reports/papers preparation for submission to peer reviewed journals. - Presenting results in international conferences. - Providing guidance to Master’s and visiting students when required. **Area**: Electrochemical energy storage (EES) **Group**:Cell Desing and Manucafturing (Prototyping) **WHAT WE OFFER**: - We are offering a **3 year predoctoral contract** and advantageous professional development opportunities with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs. - Specific conditions will be established by the MSCA Doctoral Network. - Full access to cutting-edge laboratory facilities and characterization platforms. - The incorporation to a top research center in Europe that makes high quality research and impactful contributions to the energy and sustainability fields. - Professional and personal development: opportunity to attend seminars, international conferences, trainings, etc. A PhD training programme is part of the agreement. - Integrated, enthusiastic, international and multidisciplinary environment. **LIFE-BALANCE BENEFITS**: - ** Flexible working** **hours** promoting work-life balance and self-organization. - **On-site** work model with the option to **telework**. - A welcome program that offers help with finding accommodation and addresses other aspects to help you integrate into the local environment (such as free language courses, assistance with the administrative procedures, help with schools for children ). **TO APPLY**: - Identification document (passport or European ID card) - Detailed academic CV in EUROPASS format - Any additional documents required to meet the requirements of the targeted Recruiting Institution **DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION**: **CANDIDATE PROFILE**: - A good level of spoken and written English. - A team player who can collaborate with other researchers, groups. - Demonstrated self-motivation and autonomy. - ** Comply with the mobility rule**. They must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary (Spain) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. - **Be in position of enrolling in a doctoral programme**at the country of the hosting institution (Spain).