Job Description

CIC energiGUNE is recruiting a candidate to pursue a PhD within a MSCA Doctoral Network Grant – Agreement No. with the European Commission. The objective of the project is to understand how solid–solid interfaces in next‑generation batteries evolve under operating conditions, and how this evolution affects ion transport, degradation, and safety. The doctoral candidate will use quantum‑mechanical simulations, complemented by advanced machine‑learned potentials, to model how charge, atoms, ions, and defects move across buried electrode–electrolyte interfaces that are difficult to access experimentally. Work will be carried out in close interaction with other partners, ensuring that experimental and theoretical results iteratively inform each other.

Responsibilities

- Perform high‑quality research within the scope of the project.
- Prepare reports and papers for submission to peer‑reviewed journals.
- Present results at international conferences.
- Provide guidance to master’s and visiting students when required.

Qualifications

- Applicant must not already hold a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment.
- Applicant must not have resided or carried out the main activity in Spain for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date.
- Eligibility will be verified at the time of recruitment.
- Master’s in physics, chemistry, materials science or similar.
- Excellent communication and writing skills,



thorough command of the English language.
- High motivation to undertake a PhD in an interdisciplinary experimental research environment.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of an international, multi‑disciplinary team.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

- 3‑year predoctoral contract and advantageous professional development opportunities.
- Full access to cutting‑edge laboratory facilities and characterization platforms.
- Incorporation to a top research centre in Europe that makes high quality research and impactful contributions to the energy and sustainability fields.
- Opportunity to attend seminars, international conferences, trainings, etc.
- Integrated, enthusiastic, international and multidisciplinary environment.
- Adaptable working hours promoting work‑life balance and self‑organisation.
- On‑site work model with the option to telework.
- Welcome programme that offers help with finding accommodation and addresses other aspects to help integrate into the local environment (free language courses, assistance with administrative procedures, help with schools for children).

Equal Opportunity Statement

CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. We welcome applications regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age.

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