Master project - Electrochemical and thermal energy storage

CIC Energigune

Bilbao, Spain

Closing date: 7th May 2014.

Description

CIC energiGUNE is now offering the opportunity to complete the Research Master project on the fields of electrochemical and thermal energy storage at our facilities.

CIC energiGUNE is an energy storage research centre with headquarters in the Basque Country, which aims to achieve and maintain levels of excellence in all of its research areas of focus and become an international benchmark in its field. The centre has the backing of public institutions and administrations, and of companies directly related to the energy sector.

Summer internship - Electrochemical and thermal energy storage

CIC Energigune

Bilbao, Spain

Description

CIC energiGUNE is now offering Summer Internship on the fields of electrochemical and thermal energy storage at our facilities.

CIC energiGUNE is an energy storage research centre with headquarters in the Basque Country, which aims to achieve and maintain levels of excellence in all of its research areas of focus and become an international benchmark in its field. The centre has the backing of public institutions and administrations, and of companies directly related to the energy sector.

The Summer Internship is intended to provide newly graduated students the opportunity to acquire practical research experience prior to the start of a Master’s Degree.

Contract - Temperature-responsive polymers, up-conversion and NIR-responsible nanoparticles

Institute of Nanoscience of Aragon (INA)

Zaragoza, Spain

Closing date: 15/3/2014

Description

Junior experienced researcher. Within the framework of an ERC-Consolidator grant, the research project deals with the development of temperature-responsive polymers, up-conversion and NIR-responsible nanoparticles to be used as drug delivery vectors using CFD simulations and microfluidic platforms for the synthesis of those hybrid carriers. The biological action of the resulting materials will be tested in vitro and in vivo.

The project will take place in the Aragon Nanoscience Institute (www.unizar.es/ina). The Institute is an interdisciplinary research institute of the University of Zaragoza, created in 2003. Our activity is focused on R+D in nanoscience and nanotechnology, based on the processing and fabrication of structures at the nanoscale and the study of their applications, in collaboration with companies and technological institutes from different areas.

Contract - Vacuum engineer

Consortium CELLS

Barcelona, Spain

Deadline: 2014/03/16

Description

CELLS is a consortium whose aim is the management of the economical, technical and administrative collaboration of the entities being part of the consortium, Ministerio de Ciéncia y Tecnología and Generalitat de Catalunya. The object of the collaboration is the construction, equipping and exploitation of the Synchrotron Radiation Light Source Laboratory sited in the area of Vallès Occidental.

The ALBA main storage ring has an energy of 3 Gev and delivers synchrotron light. The diameter of the main storage ring is about 85 m and 7 beam lines are in operation.

Function:

He/she will take responsibility as a vacuum engineer. He/she will assume the maintenance and exploitation of the vacuum existing systems and facilities. He/she will provide guidance and advise on those aspects related with the vacuum and ultra high vacuum technologies. The main tasks expected from the successful applicant are:

 *Complex of accelerators and beam lines ultra-high vacuum systems follow-up and exploitation.

  * Participation on those CELLS projects involving vacuum technology.

  * Participation in the technical vacuum design studies

  * Production of technical specifications and costs estimations. 

  * Production of drawing associated to above mentioned documents.

  * Production follow-up, installation and commissioning of vacuum systems and components.

  * Writing and/or review installation, maintenance, coordination procedures.

  * Contribute to the organization and scheduling of the preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance of vacuum facilities.

  * Coordination with other technical teams to meet the expected goals of the working team, this includes collection of information, reporting and coordination.

  * Follow-up and documentation on activities during the installation, commissioning, maintenance, etc.

Contract - Agricultural or chemical engineer

CSIC

Valencia, Spain

Description and requirements

We are currently looking for an agricultural or chemical engineer with experience in the processing and characterization of plastics and with vast hands-on experience in antimicrobial testing. Advanved knowledge in hydrocolloids is a must. A minimun of 10 published papers in the subject is required.

Experience in English speaking countries and a full command in English is also a requirement. Industrial experience will also be an added bonus.

Contrato - Técnico superior en química

CNIC

Madrid, España

Descripción

Buscamos candidatos para solicitar contrato en convocatoria publica del ministerio (PTA 2013).

Imprescindible Título de Técnico Superior, área de química.

Preferiblemente auxiliar de laboratorio, operador de productos farmacéuticos, preparador de mezclas o analista de laboratorio químico.

De conseguir el contrato el técnico se incorporaría a la Unidad de Imagen Avanzada del CNIC para trabajar en proyectos de síntesis química y nanotecnología para imagen biomédica.

PostDoc - Adipobiología

Universidad de Córdoba / Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía

Córdoba, España

Fecha límite: 31/01/2014

Descripción

Se buscan candidatos interesados en solicitar un contrato Postdoctoral en el Laboratorio de Adipobiología del IMIBIC/Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía/Universidad de Córdoba en la presente convocatoria de “Contratos para la formación postdoctoral” del MINECO (BOE Nº 313, 31 de diciembre, 2013).

La investigación a realizar estará enfocada en estudiar mecanismos reguladores de la homeostasis lipídica y proteica en adipocitos y su relevancia funcional en el desarrollo de resistencia a insulina asociada a obesidad.

Los candidatos deben tener publicaciones de primer autor y una fuerte motivación en investigación traslacional.

La investigación se llevará a cabo en el Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), un instituto de investigación en salud perteneciente al Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía y a la Universidad de Córdoba, que ha sido acreditado por el Instituto de Salud Carlos III.

Contract - Director of environmental quality lab

Coastal Carolina University

United States

Deadline date: 23/01/2014

Description

Coastal Carolina University is seeking a Director for our Environmental Quality Laboratory (EQL). This is a full-time annual appointment position with benefits and faculty status in the School of Coastal and Marine Systems Science, which offers masters and PhD degrees. The EQL is a nonprofit facility that engages in and supports education, research, and community service. The EQL director collaborates in the development and execution of monitoring and research projects. The EQL is certified by the state of SC for analysis of various water quality parameters. Ongoing projects include: (1) monitoring programs in riverine, ground and coastal waters using wet chemistries and continuous in-situ sensors, (2) microbial source tracking using qPCR assays and chemical tracers, such as caffeine and optical brighteners, and (3) performance assessments of ecosystem restoration efforts and stormwater best management practices. Monitoring data are provided online.

To read more about the School of Coastal and Marine Systems Science and its Environmental Quality Lab, see www.coastal.edu/scmss/ and www.coastal.edu/eql/. Information on Coastal Carolina University's benefits is available at: www.coastal.edu/hreo/employment/benefits.html.

Tasks to carry out includes supervision and training laboratory technicians and student interns in lab and field work. Maintain current laboratory certifications and obtain new certifications to support expansion of laboratory programs. Oversee the laboratory safety program. Manage project budgets. Oversee method development. Troubleshoot problems with analytical equipment, test procedures, and sampling design. Develop new projects and proposals in collaboration with other faculty. Author reports, peer-reviewed publications and presentations based on laboratory results. Train graduate and undergraduate research students and supervise their projects.

PhD / Formación - Nanociencia

Instituto de Nanociencia de Aragón

Zaragoza, España

Descripción

Próxima convocatoria de un contrato de personal en formación con las siguientes tareas a realizar:

• Síntesis de diversos materiales nanoporosos (MOFs, sílices, silicatos laminares, etc.).
• Encapsulación de diferentes aditivos en materiales nanoporosos.
• Posible escalado de los dos procesos anteriores.
• Caracterización de los materiales obtenidos por SEM, TEM, TGA, XRD, BET, FTIR, Vis-UV y adsorción de N2.
• Caracterización de la liberación/desorción, etc. de los aditivos usando herramientas tales como cromatografías HPLC y GS-MS y absorción Vis-UV.

Requisitos

Ingenier@ Químico, Licenciad@ en Químicas o similar. Se valorará también un máster directamente relacionado con Ingeniería Química, Química o Materiales y la predisposición a realizar el doctorado a través de la solicitud de una beca predoctoral tipo DGA o FPU. Se considerarán también candidaturas de estudiantes que estén a falta de presentar en breve el proyecto/trabajo final correspondiente.

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PostDoc - Chemical reactions by synchrotron X-ray experiments

Ruhr-University

Bochum, Germany

Description

Post doctoral position for crystallographer, solid state physicist, solid state chemist, material scientist for 2 years, construction of and probing of chemical reactions in in-situ reaction cells by synchrotron X-ray experiments.

The project is part of the MATsynCELL project within the  “Röntgen-Ångström  Cluster”  framework program  (http://www.rontgen-angstrom.eu/) held jointly by Stockholm University (SU) and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences  (SLU) in Sweden,  and  Christian-Albrechts-Universität and Ruhr-Universität in Germany to build up a consortium  MATsynCELL.

The project is to construct, test and apply a new in situ reaction cell for diffraction and spectroscopic experiments using synchrotron radiation which works at variable temperature, pressure and atmospheric environments. The German part of the project within the MATsynCELL is the construction and testing of the reaction cell. The Swedish collaborators will extensively study the MOF formation and interaction with guest molecules. MOFs are a class of interesting porous materials because of their importance in catalysis,  energy storage, gas separation and storage. The main tasks are developing heterogeneous catalysts and catalytic reactions,  and understanding the catalytic performance.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have experience in experimentation with synchrotron radiation under non-ambient conditions. He or she will lead the development of the in situ cell including remote control at RU Bochum. Implementation will be realized at synchrotron laboratories in collaboration with beam line scientists of synchrotron light sources and the Swedish groups performing the in situ experiments. The candidate should have a strong collaborative and communication skills and be self-motivated.

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PhD - Encimología de la reparación del DNA

Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa

Madrid, España

Descripción

Se busca candidato para optar a una beca/contrato predoctoral FPU (https://sede.educacion.gob.es/catalogo-tramites/profesores/formacion/universitarios/fpu.html) en enzimología de la reparación del DNA en el Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CSIC-UAM) (Madrid). Los principales objetivos del proyecto están enfocados en el estudio del mecanismo de reparación del DNA  de Bacillus subtilis y cómo este proceso se organiza in vivo.

Requisitos

Los candidatos deben reunir los requisitos publicados en la la convocatoria (https://sede.educacion.gob.es/catalogo-tramites/profesores/formacion/universitarios/fpu.html). Se requiere que los candidatos posean la Licenciatura/Grado en alguna carrera del área biomédica (Biología, Bioquímica, Biotecnología, Farmacia...), con alta motivación e interés por la ciencia, así como con gran capacidad de trabajo. Preferentemente los candidatos habrán acabado un máster de tercer ciclo o estarán matriculados en la fecha de entrega de las solicitudes. Se valorará el expediente académico , así como la experiencia previa en otros laboratorios de investigación.

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Contract - Project technician

College of Science and Engineering SUERC, University of Glasgow

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Closing date: 6 January 2014

Description

The SUERC seek to appoint a Project Technician to support the day to day running of the large Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland grant to investigate the origin, structure and chemical composition of carbon in an integrated approach to characterization in Martian meteorites.

With responsibility for the maintenance of equipment / apparatus, provision of consumables and the operation of services and equipment in relation to the work of the grant you will undertake laboratory analyses of Martian meteoritic and terrestrial analogue material and play an active role in achieving the project aims and objectives.

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Contrato - Gestor de laboratorio

CENIEH

Burgos, España

Descripción y requisitos

• Contrato temporal vinculado a la baja maternal de la titular.
• Licenciatura en geología, química, física, o equivalente.
• Mínimo 5 años de experiencia en gestión de laboratorios científico-técnicos.
• Persona rigurosa, meticulosa y dinámica, con gran capacidad de organización y gestión de laboratorios.
• Conocimientos de las herramientas informáticas básicas.
• Idiomas: Nivel de inglés avanzado, en todo caso el exigible para el optimo desempeño de sus funciones.
• Entre las principales funciones destacan:
• En términos generales, conducir, coordinar y supervisar la gestión de los laboratorios, de sus necesidades y de los procesos desarrollados en los mismos en cuanto a prestación de servicios, calidad, seguridad y mantenimiento.
• Conducir, coordinar y supervisar la implantación de los sistemas de gestión y de calidad en los laboratorios: diseño de procesos, definición de procedimientos, normas de calidad, etc…
• Conducir, coordinar y supervisar el procedimiento de acceso a la infraestructura y la prestación de servicios: registro de usuarios, comité de acceso, elaboración de presupuestos, apoyo técnico y logístico de los usuarios visitantes, control de entrada y salida de material  a analizar, servicios prestados, notas de entregas, etc…
• Para más información Visitar la WEB www.cenieh.es

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PostDoc - Medicinal chemistry

Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ)

Tarragona, Spain

Description

Applications are invited for Post-Doctoral Positions to work in the Esteve-ICIQ Joint Unit at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), Tarragona.

The Esteve–ICIQ Joint Unit is a collaborative research project between the Spanish pharmaceutical company ESTEVE and ICIQ, dedicated to the development of new chemical processes and generation of medicinal chemistry libraries for drug discovery projects.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates with a PhD degree in organic chemistry with significant experience in organic synthesis. The position will be focused on developing and optimizing reaction conditions, synthesis and purification of compound libraries. The candidate is expected to be familiar with general analytical tools (NMR, HPLC, etc.), and be a motivated team player.

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PostDoc - Bioseparation/Nanotechnology

The University of Adelaide - School of Chemical Engineering

Adelaide, Australia

Closing date: 30th December  2013.

Description

Our Nano Research group at The University of Adelaide (School of Chemical Engineering) explores new concepts for biomolecular separation and microchip chromatography by applying new nanostructured materials and nanofabrication approaches. In order to strengthen our activities in these areas, we are seeking for highly motivated and enthusiastic postodoctoral researcher to join our multidisciplinary and international research team with strong scientific and practical background in the field of liquid and microchip chromatography to develop new analytical methods and separation techniques. The successful candidate will work on this project to lead the research activities and supervise PhD and Honours students,

which involve fundamental studies, development of nanomaterials and device implementation and practical applications.

Requirements

•Strongly required: HPLC and bioseparations.

•Desirable: nanobarication and nanotechnology, analytical chemistry, biosensing or electrochemistry.

•Outstanding personal initiative and communication skills.

•Strong publication record in international peer-reviewed journals.

•High English level.

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Contract for I+D Researcher in the Organic and Printed Electrochemical field

INNOTALENTUM

Barcelona, Spain

Application deadline: 31/12/2013

Description

Innotalentum is hiring for its client, an important enterprise focused on research and projects development, a I+D Researcher in the Organic and Printed Electrochemical field.

Functions:

• Collaboration in I+D projects about printed electronic, both in national and European levels.

• Development and characterization of prototypes

• Redaction of technical documentation and projects application.

Nr of positions available : 1

Requirements

• Graduated or PhD in Physics/Chemistry/Enginery in Electronics.
• We will appreciate formation and/or experience in Organic and Printed Electronic (OLAE).
• Experience in public (national and European) funded projects appreciated (FP7, JTIs, CDTI…).
• 2 years of work experience in a similar position.
• Team work capacity, goal oriented, learning motivation and capacity, adaptability.
• Computer knowledge: Windows and office, graphic design to define printing patrons, electronic design (Eagle, Altium).
• Languages: Spanish/Catalan and High English.

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PostDoc - Post-mortem analysis Li-ion batteries

CIC Energigune

Miñano, Álava, Spain

Deadline date: 21st November

Description

CIC Energigune is seeking an experienced Post-doctoral Researcher to engage in the research of post-mortem analysis for rechargeable Li-ion batteries and supercapacitors.

Job functions:

• Design protocols for post-mortem analysis of Li-ion batteries and supercapacitors.
• Characterize cell components using analytical instruments.
• Perform the electrochemical post-tests of the materials in half and full cells.
• Understand failure mechanisms and design degradation models.

Requirements

• PhD in Solid-state Electrochemistry, Organic or Inorganic Chemistry, or related fields.
• Experience in material synthesis, electrode formulation and device design/fabrication.
• High knowledge of Li-ion batteries technology or supercapacitors.
• Training in electrochemical measurements: galvanostatic and potentiostatic tests.
• Training in Impedance spectroscopy analysis applied to Li-ion batteries.
• Experience in material characterization.
• A team player who can collaborate with other groups, technical centers, and industries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

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PhD - Post-mortem analysis for rechargeable Li-ion batteries

CIC Energigune

Miñano, Álava, Spain

Description

CIC Energigune is seeking a candidate to start a PhD to engage in the field of post-mortem analysis for rechargeable Li-ion batteries. Title of the research project: “Understanding the failure mechanisms of Li-ion cells by Post-mortem analysis”.

Goal: The goal of this project is to investigate the failure of Li-ion cells by post-mortem analysis using chemical, physical and electrochemical methods. Special attention will be paid to the development of specific protocols for the characterization different cell components (positive and negative electrode, separators, electrolyte...).

Job function:

-Post-mortem analysis of Li-ion cells to identify and understand failure.

-Design protocols for post-mortem analysis of Li-ion batteries.

-Characterize cell components using analytical instruments.

-Perform the electrochemical post-tests of the materials in half and full cells.

-Understand failure mechanisms and design degradation models.

Requirements

-Master degree in Engineering chemistry, Solid-state Electrochemistry, Organic or Inorganic Chemistry, or related fields.

-A team player who can collaborate with other groups, technical centers, and industries.

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

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PhD - Development and optimisation of separation processes for heavy rare earths

Chalmers University

Gothenburg, Sweden

Description

The Industrial Materials Recycling group, included into the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, carries out research in material recycling and development of new recycling methods. Current projects concern recovery of metals from spent batteries, CIGS solar cells, low energy lamps, flat screens, paint residues and waste combustion ash. The group consists of 5 senior scientists, 4 postdocs and 10 PhD students and works together with the Nuclear Chemistry group which means a good availability of advanced analytical methods.

Project: "Development and optimisation of separation processes for heavy rare earths". Objectives: Development of extractants for solvent extraction separation of heavy rare earths from magnet leachates & Development and assessment of new environmentally friendly extractants for REE separation.

Your major responsibilities as PhD student is to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing, both in Swedish and in English. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours.

To carry out the research project assigned to him/her To take the compulsory courses of PhD students at Chalmers and additional doctoral courses corresponding to 30 points for a licentiate degree and 60 points for a PhD degree.To take part in the activities of the EREAN network. To carry out the secondment periods indicated in the project descriptions.To take part in the teaching and departmental duties as our other doctoral students.

Requirements

To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. The applicant for ESR8 should be strong in organic chemistry, synthesis and analytical methods.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English. If Swedish is not your native language, you should be able to teach in Swedish after two years. Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

English language: It is a requirement that network fellows will show that their ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English is sufficiently high for them to derive the full benefit from the networktraining.

Conditions of international mobility of researchers: Researchers are required to undertake trans-national mobility (i.e. move from one country to another) when taking up the appointment. At the time of selection by the host organisation, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment. Short stays, such as holidays, are not taken into account.

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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.

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