Organisation/Company Instituto de Tecnología Química Research Field Chemistry Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 15 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary 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 Instituto de Tecnología Química (ITQ CSIC-UPV) is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join its research activities in advanced materials for sustainable energy technologies. The successful candidate will contribute to the

development of next-generation thermal batteries based on thermochemical energy storage (TCES) , aiming to provide efficient, cost-effective and scalable solutions for long-duration energy storage and renewable energy integration. The research will focus on the design and development of advanced redox-active metal oxides capable of reversibly storing and releasing thermal energy through high-temperature chemical reactions. The PhD project will combine fundamental materials research with applied engineering, including:

Materials development:

Design and synthesis of advanced metal oxides, including perovskite-based materials, for high-temperature thermochemical energy storage.

Advanced characterization:

Investigation of structural, chemical and morphological properties using techniques such as XRD, electron microscopy and thermal analysis.

Thermochemical performance:

Evaluation of energy storage capacity, redox kinetics, cyclability and long-term stability.





Reactor development:

Contribution to the design, optimization and testing of experimental thermal energy storage systems.

Mechanistic understanding:

Investigation of structure-property relationships governing reversible oxygen exchange and energy storage performance.

Candidate Profile: Applicants should hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or a closely related discipline.

Background in inorganic materials synthesis and characterization.

Knowledge of thermodynamics, reaction engineering or solid-state chemistry.

Experience with high-temperature experimental techniques.

Interest in renewable energy technologies and energy storage.

Good communication skills in English.

Motivation to pursue independent research in an international and multidisciplinary environment.

What We Offer

A fully funded PhD position (3 years) at ITQ (UPV-CSIC), a leading research institute in materials chemistry, catalysis and energy technologies.

A multidisciplinary research environment with access to advanced synthesis, characterization and testing facilities.

Opportunities for international collaborations, scientific publications and participation in international conferences.

Training in advanced materials development, thermochemical processes and experimental reactor technologies.

A doctoral research project combining fundamental scientific challenges with applications in the energy transition.

Contract duration:

3 years, with possibility of extension for a 4th year

Expected starting date:

January 2027

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📌 PhD Position – Development of Advanced Thermal Batteries for Energy Storage (Madrid)
🏢 Instituto de Tecnología Química
📍 Madrid