JOB DESCRIPTION:
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 and conversion area (EESC)

Group:Modelling and simulation research group

WHAT WE OFFER:
- We are offering a 3-year predoctoral contract and advantageous professional development opportunities.
- 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.
- Integrated, enthusiastic, international and multidisciplinary environment.

LIFE-BALANCE BENEFITS:
- Versátil 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:
DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION:
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
- Applicants must not already hold a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment.
- Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) 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.

📌 Phd: First-principles Modelling of Reactivity and Ionic Conductivity in Electrode-electrolyte Solid Interfaces (Vitoria-Gasteiz)
🏢 Cic Energigune
📍 Vitoria-Gasteiz