Group Leader in development and validation of electrolyzers and flow cells
- Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- According to the management of the center, defining the strategy of the group un-der, creating a roadmap for the sci-tech strategy.
- Lead technology development of stack components low temperature electrolysis, fuel cells and flow cells to improve attributes such as performance, lifetime, cost, sustainability and scalability.
- Build a new generation of low temperature electrolysis, fuel cells and flow cells equipment.
- Build collaborative programs mainly with the local universities and also industry and technological centers, in collaboration with the other areas of the center (EES and TES) and Business Development Manager.
- Write proposals to secure funding from government and industrial sources.
- Having intense contact with the basque industry to align the scientific strategy to maximize impact to the basque companies.
- WHO ARE WE?
- WHERE ARE WE?
- OUR FACILITIES:
- EES RESEARCH GROUPS:
- Material science and Electrochemistry, with a long-term vision in hydrogen research.
- Demonstrated group leadership and management skills
- Basic and applied R&D. knowledge of technology scaling up is desirable.
- R&D dissemination (scientific publications, seminars, conferences, etc.)
- Development of innovative ideas leading to filing of patents.
- PhD, D.Eng or EngDin Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engeniering, Physics, or related fields.
- 10 years of direct R&D experience in research and development hydrogen technologies, with a proven track record publishing in high-impact factor journals.
- Experience in managing an ERC grant or similar will also be valued very positively.
- We expect high readiness to work with strong engagement and creativity in an interdisciplinary and international environment.
- High level of English. Spanish would be also highly valuated.
- We are offering a permanent position that will give you a unique opportunity to manage a knowledgeable and experienced research team and responsibility for coordinating the involved research lines.
- Flexible working hours and with on-site work model with the option to telework.
- 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.
- 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…).
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