The Nanoscience Cooperative Research Center, CIC nanoGUNE, located in Donostia / San Sebastian, Basque Country (Spain), is currently looking for a

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER

to work on

Tellurium-free Thermoelectric Devices

NanoGUNE is a research center devoted to conducting world-class nanoscience research for a competitive growth of the Basque Country. NanoGUNE is a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) and is recognized by the Spanish Research Agency as a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence.

The position is offered in the Nanomaterials Group, led by Prof. Mato Knez (m.knez@nanogune.eu). The Nanomaterials research group of CIC nanoGUNE has a strong focus on vacuum based thin film deposition methods. The group has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral coworker. We are searching for a highly motivated and creative person with a solid materials science/engineering, chemical, physical, or related background and skills in materials fabrication and characterization, to work on the process and materials development for tellurium-free thermoelectric devices.

The project is a collaboration of five partners from four European countries within the framework of M-ERA.NET. Prior experience of the prospective candidate in vapor phase processing, thin film coating and physicochemical characterization are considered beneficial. More information can be found at https://www.nanogune.eu/nanomaterials.

Requirements for this position are:

• Suitable scientific education, a doctoral degree in materials science/engineering, chemistry, physics, or similar.
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following techniques is beneficial for the position: ALD, CVD, FTIR, SEM-EDX, powder processing, XRD, XRR.
• Excellent English communication skills for a work in a dynamic and international environment.

Responsabilities will include:

• Interaction with our international partners within our M-ERA.NET consortium
• Process design and materials development
• Reporting of results in project meetings and development of strategies for optimization of processes
• Process optimization and contribution to field testing of the prototypes

We promote teamwork in a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome all kinds of applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

We will offer a competitive salary commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidate. This position is initially envisioned for one year with a possible extension to a second year (pending approval) and will be filled on May 1st 2023 or thereafter as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

Interested candidates should apply by completing the form below (direct applications to the project leader can´t be considered) and attaching the following documents:

• A motivation letter and a curriculum vitae, attached as a single PDF file.

Any questions regarding the open position can be addressed to Mato Knez (m.knez@nanogune.eu).

The deadline for applications is 16/04/2023.

NOTES:

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