FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA Organisation/Company FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 4 Nov 2026 - 10:42 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The Nanoionics and Fuel Cells Group is seeking a motivated MSc graduate to join an ambitious PhD project focused on the development of next-generation all-solid-state battery devices based on sustainable and non-critical materials. The research aims to explore alternative battery chemistries beyond lithium, including emerging sodium- and fluoride-based energy storage technologies. The PhD project will address key scientific and technological challenges in the design of ceramic solid-state batteries by combining advanced materials discovery with device engineering.



The candidate will investigate novel ionic conductors, electrode materials and interfaces, with a particular emphasis on compositions relying on earth-abundant elements. The work will involve the synthesis and characterization of functional ceramic materials, the study of ion transport mechanisms, and the fabrication and testing of proof-of-concept solid-state devices. A significant part of the research will be devoted to exploring new materials spaces using combinatorial approaches and high-throughput structural and electrochemical characterization techniques. The ultimate goal is to establish new pathways toward safer, more sustainable and scalable energy storage technologies capable of supporting the future electrification of society. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of disruptive battery concepts at the intersection of materials science, electroch

📌 -PhD Position: Developing Next Generation All-Solid-State Battery Devices (Pamplona)
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