Battery materials for “Internet of Things” sensors: machine-learning guided discovery, synthesis, characterization and testing
The LCRS-CNRS Laboratory at the Université de Picardie Jules Verne (France), the Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC, Spain), and Cambridge University (UK) jointly invite applications for a three-year PhD project entitled:
Battery materials for “Internet of Things” sensors: machine-learning guided discovery, synthesis, characterization and testing
Vacancies at Chalmers University of Technology
Join us – and share knowledge: The Department of Physics seeks 11 PhD students
Do you want to build your knowledge and develop your skills to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges?
Right now, the Department of Physics at Chalmers is looking for PhD candidates worldwide, wanting to enter a doctoral program at the forefront of science. Our PhD students develop abilities to plan, perform, critically review and present their research. In the process, they prepare for a flexible career with many opportunities in academia, industry and society.
You will be a part of an excellent and innovative environment as a member of one of our research groups and you will work in an international and interdisciplinary surrounding as a full-time employee with an attractive salary.
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg.
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The Department of Physics
Stimulated by major needs and developments in science and to attain a sustainable society, the ambition of the Department of Physics is to provide a creative environment for academic research, learning and outreach. We address a wide range of experimental, computational, methodological and theoretical challenges and our activities span from fundamental to applied research. You will be associated with a graduate school in either Physics, Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering or Biosciences. We have a strong learning commitment on all levels from undergraduate to PhD studies where physics meets engineering. We offer a stimulating and creative workplace in a modern setting with state-of-the-art research facilities.
The Department of Physics strives to combine world leading research with a good work/life balance including paid vacation, parental leave and other employment benefits. We actively promote diversity and gender equality.
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Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility is to pursue your doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research both orally and in writing. The position generally also includes teaching at Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other departmental duties corresponding to a maximum of 20 per cent of contracted working time.
Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student at Chalmers, you must have a university degree at an advanced level of at least 240 higher education credits. The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Please note that each separate PhD position below may have additional qualification requirements.
Application procedure
For all of the PhD positions the application should be marked with ref number and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files. The specifics are outlined in each advertisement.
For questions, please contact the recruiting manager for the specific position you are interested in. Contact information can be found in the advertisment for each position.
In this call we announce the PhD positions listed below. The positions are connected to specific research projects and you are welcome to apply to all of those that match your interests.
Application deadline: 31st March 2021.
Available positions:
PhD student position in Computational studies of liquid chromophores, ref 20210075
PhD student position in Electrolytes for Metal-Organic Multivalent Batteries, ref 20210076
PhD student position in Applications of light-driven nanomotors in life sciences, ref 20210084
PhD student position in Life-science Applications of Metasurface Emitting Lasers, ref 20210087
PhD student position in Experimental Subatomic Physics, ref 20210089
PhD student position in Single Metal Nanoparticle - Hydrogen Interactions, ref 20210090
PhD student position in Computational Physics of Metasurface Emitting Lasers, ref 20210092
PhD student position in Next generation batteries: Operando imaging and spectroscopy, ref 20210093
PhD student position in Theoretical Nuclear Physics, ref 20210094
PhD student position in dark matter particle phenomenology, ref 20210096
PhD student position in Adaptive Multiscale Modeling in Heterogeneous Catalysis, ref 20210099
*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
4 UMICORE Positions in Belgium on batteries-electrochemistry subjects, looking for Ph-D and Master Students:
Belgium, Olen
Corporate Research & Development
Research & Development
About Umicore
Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?
About Corporate Research & Development
Driving progress through research. Providing material solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges and anticipating the needs of our customers requires a high level of investment in research. Umicore’s Group Research capabilities focus on new materials and processes to address the megatrends of resource scarcity and clean mobility. The nature of research and development means that we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.
4 UMICORE Positions in Belgium on batteries-electrochemistry subjects, looking for Ph-D and Master Students:
https://www.umicore.com/en/careers/chemist-battery-materials-synthesis-en/
https://www.umicore.com/en/careers/chemist-battery-material-testing-en/
https://www.umicore.com/en/careers/associate-scientist-battery-materials-electrochemical-characterization-en/
https://www.umicore.com/en/careers/associate-scientist-battery-materials-application-testing-en/
Project Leader for advanced cathode materials
Belgium, Olen
Corporate Research & Development
Research & Development
About Umicore
Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?
About Corporate Research & Development
Driving progress through research. Providing material solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges and anticipating the needs of our customers requires a high level of investment in research. Umicore’s Group Research capabilities focus on new materials and processes to address the megatrends of resource scarcity and clean mobility. The nature of research and development means that we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.
What you will be doing
As Project Leader for advanced cathode materials you will develop the synthesis, characterization methods and evaluation criteria of next generation cathodes for rechargeable batteries. In that purpose, you will manage different projects executed by a cross-functional team in order to generate knowledge and expertise on such materials, and their potential for Umicore growing business in bat battery materials.
The function will be located in Olen (BE) and will report to the Program Director Batteries CRD.
Detailed Responsibilities :
- On the cathode materials development, you contribute to the definition of the project strategy and technical scope
- You execute, organize and follow-up defined research projects within the research program by coordinating the different technical teams? The general goals of the projects are:
- Synthesis development of next generation cathode materials for rechargeable batteries at both lab scale and pilote scale
- Establishment of the characterization and evaluation tools required for such materials (diffraction techniques, spectroscopy, advanced electrochemical methods…)
- Knowledge accumulation on the manufacturing and integration of novel cathodes
- You transfer successful product development towards business unit for further commercialization
- You share the findings and the advancement of the projects with the different stakeholders
- You participate in and initiate external collaborations that are beneficial for Umicore strategy
- You contribute to other R&D projects and internal scientific emulation by actively participating in cross-team events and by facilitating the sharing of expertise amongst colleagues
- You functionally manage (1-5) direct reports as well as implement and control CRD safety rules and quality procedures
Who we are looking for
- You have obtained your PhD in Sciences or Engineering (Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Materials science) or equivalent through relevant research experience.
- You have a deep knowledge on materials, their synthesis and their characterization (XRD, microscopy, spectroscopy…). Having expertise in the field of metal oxide chemistry is a must.
- You have a systematic and comprehensive approach towards technical and scientific issues and new developments.
- You identify and make recommendations on potential collaboration projects or participation to funded projects.
- You are strong in summarizing, reporting and presenting.
- Fluent in English and (willing to learn) Dutch. French, German, Korean or Chinese are a clear asset.
- You are result-oriented, creative and driven by scientific curiosity; you are successful in guiding project teams, motivating and convincing other people.
- You are a team player and customer minded with intimacy skills to understand business unit strategy and priorities relevant to the project.
- You have good networking and communication skills, able to proactively build functional relationships inside and outside the company.
- You have strong analytical skills, able to assess and summarize information and share knowledge and expertise with others.
- You are prepared to travel abroad.
What we offer
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
If my pioneering research can drive our progress in clean mobility, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?
Open Innovation Manager (Battery and Recycling)
Belgium, Olen
New Business Incubation
Research & Development
About Umicore
Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?
About New Business Incubator (NBI)
The CTO organization is structured around two pillars: Corporate Research & Development (CRD) and New Business Incubation (NBI). NBI is a newly-created unit that will lead Umicore efforts to identify and incubate next generation disruptive technologies with the aim of creating new business opportunities. CRD and NBI will, in close collaboration with the business units, cover Umicore technology innovation roadmap for the short, medium and long term.
What you will be doing
As Open Innovation Manager your main role is to build-up and maintain R&D network in Europe region, for accelerating innovation activities in New Business Incubation by open innovation (external collaborations).
- As part the open innovation team, you will set-up external R&D projects in the field of battery materials and metal recycling technologies, including the definition of the technical program in collaboration with the internal project owner, for R&D academic collaborations and joint-development with customers, or other material suppliers. You can also be directly involved in internal technology development projects.
- You follow-up and report (internally & externally) on the execution of the external projects and you regularly align with the internal R&D project owners and strategy and the global Head of Open Innovation.
- You will keep yourself aware of the latest relevant technological information in identified sectors through literature & patent reviews, participation to conferences and visits of universities and research institutes. You identify and make recommendations on potential collaboration projects or participation to funded projects.
The geographical area of these activities is the Europe region. The position will be located in Olen, Belgium.
Who we are looking for
- You have a PhD in materials science, solid-state chemistry/physics, electrochemistry or chemical engineering (or equivalent through experience).
- Industrial experience is required.
- Good fundamental knowledge of inorganic materials and its processing in at least one of the following areas is mandatory:
- Lithium-ion battery materials
- Metallurgic materials and processes
- Metal refining
- Metal recycling processes and flows
- You have basic understanding of R&D collaborative projects set-up
- Project management skills and change management skills are required.
- Fluency in both oral and written English is a must.
- You are an excellent communicator, with good presentation and networking skills.
- Analytical ability for numerical data, good problem-solving ability and strong will to share knowledge and expertise with others.
- You can work on your own under general direction, have a good sense of prioritization of assigned goals and manage time accordingly. You excellent reporting skills.
- You are willing to travel (mainly inside Europe).
What we offer
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
If my pioneering research can drive our progress in clean mobility, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?
Post doc position offer « High energy density electrode materials for Na-ion batteries »º
workplace: CIRIMAT – Univ Toulouse III Paul Sabatier – Toulouse (France)
contract period: 18 months expected date of employment: june 1st 2020
remuneration: Gross salary between 2 617 and 3017 € per month depending on candidate experience. Level of education: PhD in Material Sciences or equivalent
BATTERY MATERIAL ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST
Brussels
Corporate Research & Development
Research & Development
About Umicore
Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?
About Corporate Research & Development
Driving progress through research. Providing material solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges and anticipating the needs of our customers requires a high level of investment in research. Umicore’s Group Research capabilities focus on new materials and processes to address the megatrends of resource scarcity and clean mobility. The nature of research and development means that we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.
What you will be doing
As a battery material scientist, you will be part of battery team and you will be responsible for material evaluation for rechargeable batteries. You will be responsible for electrochemical material analysis. Based on these analyses and your material expertise you generate ideas for new material developments. You will be also responsible for new electrochemical methods development to broaden your expertise and make it available within different R&D projects. Moreover, you maintain an internal network and share expertise with your colleagues.
Responsibilities
- You are responsible for the electrochemical material analysis and development of characterization methodology.
- You establish and utilize basic design of experiments to ensure comprehensive validation of newly developed materials.
- You create understanding and insight in electrochemical analyses and relation with material properties.
- You build up material understanding and contribute to new material/process design
- You ensure the integration of new knowledge and expertise into internal capabilities around characterization through new methods and approaches, and daily interaction with the team.
- You identify and generate new ideas for IP generation.
- You lead projects ensuring effective execution, taking responsibility for the results, timing, budget and administration.
- You contribute to other R&D projects by actively participating in cross-team events and by facilitating the sharing of expertise amongst colleagues.
- You continue to develop your own as well as the group's expertise in this field. You explore new techniques and create new ideas and developments that might contribute to the growth of the knowledge domain.
- You build upon your network of excellence in order to explore new scientific methods and technologies.
- You assess and improve the quality system, the safety policies and environmental & health processes and procedures.
- PhD in electrochemistry or materials science or equivalent by experience
- You are interested in application driven research
- You have a deep knowledge on battery materials, interface, electrochemical characterization.
- Mastering inorganic chemical competencies on synthesis, characterization and materials science at a high level is an asset.
- You have a systematic and comprehensive approach towards technical and scientific issues and new developments
- You are strong in summarizing, reporting and presenting
- You have a systematic and methodological in approach.
- Programming skills in Matlab and/or Python is an advantage.
- Fluent in English, both written and orally.
- You are result-oriented, creative and your work passion proves infectious; as such, you succeed in convincing other people.
- You are a team player and customer minded.
- You have good networking and communication skills, able to proactively build functional relations inside and outside the company
- You have strong analytical skills, able to assess & summarize(numerical) information and share knowledge and expertise with others
- You are prepared to travel abroad.
What we offer
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
If my pioneering research can drive our progress in clean mobility, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?
16 Early Stage Researcher positions in the MSCA ITN POLYSTORAGE
POLYSTORAGE - ETN
European Training Network in Innovative Polymers for Next-Generation Electrochemical Energy Storage
- 16 Early Stage Researcher positions on novel polymers for advanced battery technologies
- 12 Beneficiaries & 13 Partners from academia and industry
- 8 European countries as well as Australia and Japan
Start date: November 1 st 2019
Coordination: Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Postgraduate Scholarship in sulphur-based chemistries for energy storage solutions
