The Integrative Biomedical Materials and Nanomedicine Lab (https://www.upf.edu/web/nanomed ) from the Department of Experimental and Health Sciences of University Pompeu Fabra (DCEXS-UPF) aims to fill one PostDoc positions in biomedical surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). We encourage applications from exceptional scientists. Candidates must be experts on Raman spectroscopy and hold a PhD preferably in SERS. Women are encouraged to apply. Applications must be addressed to nanomed@upf.edu

Your goal as a Postdoctoral Researcher will be to study various photonic properties of various nanomaterials, such as one-dimensional materials (e.g. carbon nanotubes, nanowires), two-dimensional layered materials (e.g. transition metal dichalcogenides), and their heterostructures for various applications (e.g., plasmonics, photodetectors, modulators). You'll get to conduct high quality research independently and to work as an active member of the research groups by taking part in project management duties and guiding M.Sc. and Doctoral students.

Candidates should hold PhD in Computational Materials Science, Physics, Materials Science (or related discipline) with excellent academic credentials and a strong commitment to develop an academic career in an international and multidisciplinary environment. Fluent English (oral and written) is required. Previous experience in either ab initio, molecular dynamics, computational thermodynamics and kinetics or phase field modeling is necessary.

Job functions:
• Modelling and numerical implementation of heat and mass transfer within packed-bed systems with PCMs as storage material and multi-phase fluid flow, including boiling/condensing phenomena at the solid-liquid interfaces
• Parametric analysis, optimization and final viability demonstration of the modelled packed-bed thermal energy storage solutions through computational fluid dynamic codes, using either commercial standard CFD codes or self-developments
• Contribution to the design of TES system prototypes based on the studied concept, either at a lab-scale or at a relevant scale with respect to applications
• Empirical validation of the developed numerical codes
• Participation to benchmarking activities
• Collaboration in project proposal writing to obtain funding from institutions and industrial sources.
• Supervise graduate/master students.

Job functions:
• Development of advanced PCMs tailored for significant TES applications at low to medium temperatures, including solid-solid PCMs, shape-stabilized PCMs and encapsulated PCMs
• In depth experimental characterization and behavioural understanding of such materials
• Contribution to the demonstration and piloting activities as well as to scaling up of developed advanced PCMs
• Participation to benchmarking activities
• Collaboration in project proposal writing to obtain funding from institutions and industrial sources.
• Supervise graduate/master students.

Desired experience:
• Mining exploration and extraction forefront methods.
• Raw materials recovery forefront methods.
• Minerals and Geology.
• Processing (hydro/pyro/etc) methods for the recovery of raw materials
• Capacity to work in a team, flexibility, willing to carry out international research stays and research motivation and enthusiasm.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Broad experience, published articles, participation in European projects.
Contacto correo-e:administracion@icamcyl.com

We are looking for applications from highly-talented, innovative young scientists. Candidates should demonstrate an excellent scientific record in nanoscience and nanotechnology, preferably in relation to the four core areas (Energy, ICT, Health, and Environment) being pursued at ICN2 within the Severo Ochoa programme.

The successful candidate will give support to the research team in the following topics: i) CVD growth of graphene, ii) transfer of graphene, iii) device fabrication.
The tasks will involve the maintenance of the graphene reactor as well as the implementation of upgrades (new gas lines, etc), the optimisation of the graphene transfer process, and the support to the fabrication of graphene-based devices.

The Reactivity of Solids Group at the ICMS is looking for a Post-doctoral Researcher to perform applied research on ThermoChemical Energy Storage (TCES) within the framework of the H2020 SOCRATCES project. We are offering a 12-24 months contract and advantageous professional development opportunities.

The Calcium Looping process (CaL), based upon the reversible carbonation/calcination of CaO/CaCO3, stands as the most promising system for integrating TCES with Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants. However, in order to fully develop the huge potential of the CaO/CaCO3 system to store energy, new avenues are to be explored in order to improve the recyclability of the chemical system.

The candidate will perform tests at lab scale using different materials and operation conditions that will be tested in a large scale prototype to be constructed in Seville with in the frame of this project. He/she will also participate in elaborating assigned deliverables within the framework of the H2020 project.
APPLICATION: Send CV, pdf of degree records with grades and references if possible to:

Dr. Luis A. Pérez Maqueda (maqueda@cica.es)

Dr. Pedro E. Sánchez Jiménez(pedro.enrique@icmse.csic.es)

This position takes care of development activities in the area of photonic design. Activities include participating in the whole design and development process of the company’s integrated photonic devices development, from simulation and optimization of components and system to laboratory work for characterization of the fabricated devices.