PREDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (ELECTROmonoLITH)

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PREDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (ELECTROmonoLITH)

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Offer DescriptionCHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB

• Job location: ICRA – Catalan Institute for Water Research, Girona (Spain)
• Number of positions available: 1
• Expected start: 01/06/2024
• Temporal Position. The position is for 12 months (renewable every year till maximum 48 months)
• Gross Annual Salary package: According to EPIF

OFFER DESCRIPTIONICRA is offering one PhD position in the scope of the ERC Consolidator Grant project ELECTROmonoLITH – Selective electrochemical separation and recovery of lithium and other metals using tailored monolith electrodes (Grant Number 101125304), led by Prof. Jelena Radjenovic. The successful applicant will work closely with the postdoctoral fellows and students employed at the project, as well as other researchers at ICRA working in the related fields. The applicant will also be exposed to a multidisciplinary research environment at ICRA, have access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, and enjoy collaboration opportunities with ICRA´s international academic and industrial partners. Successful candidate will receive a one-year contract, renewable every year till maximum 48 months after positive evaluation.The key objectives of the project are: 1.- To develop a three-dimensional monolith electrode functionalized for the highly selective separation of lithium and other critical raw materials (CRMs) from complex secondary sources and waste streams. 2.- To elucidate the impact of the active coating design and monolith electrode architecture on the principal figures of merit of the electrochemical recovery process. 3.- To determine the optimum operating parameters for the most energy-efficient extraction of metals.KEY DUTIES1.- Design and synthesis of functional monolith electrodes. 2.- Set-up and operation of experimental lab-scale electrochemical systems. 3.- Sample analysis, including Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and other techniques available at ICRA. 4.- Data analysis and interpretation, compilation of scientific reports and publications. 5.- Attendance of international conferences. 6.- As with all PhD students and postdoctoral fellows working at ICRA, a small portion of time will be allocated to communal services such as joint laboratory cleanings, etc.RequirementsResearch Field Engineering » Civil engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentResearch Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentResearch Field Environmental science Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentResearch Field Chemistry Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsEXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSMust have – RequiredResearch Field or Field of knowledge:Environmental engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a closely related field with a good track record.Qualifications and Education Level:Degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a closely related field. Also, if the undergraduate degree itself does not allow access to post-graduate studies,MSc in water treatment/technologies, material science, chemistry or related areas is required. The candidates will enrol in the PhD program offered by the University of Girona.Skills:-Knowledge of water and wastewater engineering systems and/or material design for environmental engineering applications.-Practical knowledge and skills in a technical research environment, in science and/or engineering disciplines-Ability to efficiently learn new skills and gain knowledge within the scope of the position.-Excellent skills in record keeping.-Ability to attend to detail.-Demonstrated skills in scientific report/manuscript writing.-Excellent organisational skills.-Ability to work effectively and independently with limited supervision, and as a member of a team.-Self-motivated and able to resolve issues using own initiative.-Good communication and organisational skills and ability to meet objectives within set deadlines.Required Languages:Fluency in English language (written and oral); knowledge of Spanish and/or Catalan will be taken favourably into account.Required Experience:Previous research experience in the experimental research-like activities (e.g. demonstrated in the form of master thesis work) in the field of electrochemistry, material science, metal recovery.DesirableExperience in working on alike research and development projects related to the topics of the project (i.e., material design, electrochemical systems, metal and/or resource recovery) will be positively evaluated. Also, international experience.Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Chemistry Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineeringEngineering » Civil engineering Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Additional InformationBenefitsWorking conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.International Environment: The opportunity to join a prestigious international research institution and become a member of a young and growing team.Continuous training in a high-quality environment.Selection processAPPLICATIONS PROCEDURE & PROCESSAll applications must contain:CVMotivation letterDNI or NIE (valid and with work permit in Spain). If you do not have a NIE, please attach a statement that you commit to take the necessary steps to obtain a work and residence permit in Spain.Deadline for Applications:The deadline to submit the required documentation is 09/05/2024.Submission of applications atSelection process:In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.Additional commentsIn ICRA we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such age, sex, marital status, race, ethnicity, disabilities, political leanings or sexual orientation.Recruitment will be carried out as provided for in Article 15 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/1995 of 24 March passing the text of the Workers’ Statute Act, in accordance with the provisions of Article 2 of Royal Decree 2720/98 of 18 December (B.O.E. 8 January 1999), Act nº 12/2001 of July 9 (B.O.E. 10 July) and concordant regulations.The principle of equality between men and women is taken into account, in accordance with Article 14 of the Spanish Constitution, the EU Directive of 9 February 1976 and the provisions of the Agreement of the Council of Ministers of March 4, 2005, passing the Plan for gender equality in the General State Administration.Universal accessibility for persons with disabilities is taken into account, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 1 of Act nº 51/2003 of 2 December on equal opportunities, and 5% of vacancies are reserved provided the candidates pass the selection processes and are able to accredit disability and compatibility in performing the tasks so that we will progressively reach 2% of the total workforce.Basic information on Data Protection Responsible: Fundació Institut Català de Recerca de l’Aigua (ICRA); Purpose: The selection of candidates for current and future jobs offered by our organization; Rights: You have the right to access, rectify and delete the data, as well as other rights indicated in the additional information; Additional information: You can consult the additional and detailed information on Data Protection on our website: Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Country Spain GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceGirona CityGirona WebsiteStreetEmili Grahit 101, H2O Building, Science and Technology Park of the University of Girona Postal Code17003 E-Mailcall@icra.catSTATUS: EXPIRED

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Sat, 13 Apr 2024 05:07:09 GMT

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