PostDoc - New nanoscopic carbon-based composite materials for biofuel cells

Nanoinnova Technologies SL

Madrid, Spain

Description

The candidate will work on a project focused on the development of new nanoscopic carbon-based composite materials for biofuel cells and their production scalability. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners as well as spend a few months on secondment at partner institutions. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 24 months.

Requirements

-Qualification required: PhD degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Physics.

-High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills.

-Good knowledge in the synthesis, surface modification and characterization of graphene, graphene hybrid materials or carbon nanotubes. Knowledge in electrochemical testing is also valuable.

-Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At the time of recruitment, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3years immediately prior to their recruitment.

-Experience: less than 5 years of research experience.

More information and applications

Start date: February 1st, 2014 or shortly later.

Location: Nanoinnova Technologies SL, C/ Faraday 7, 28049 Madrid, Spain

Contacto:sabine.seisel@rub.de

Working hours: full-time

Salary: according to the EU Marie Curie Program standards

Ref.: 145

Deadline: February 1st, 2014