Workplace
The Centre on Sustainable Energy (SE) supports the development of devices and methods for generation, storage, and distribution of energy solutions at low environmental impact. This will be done in the perspective of energy sustainability, of systems and solutions that respect the environment and the quality of life, of solutions with a lower impact on health and on environmental pollution levels. The ground for the Centre on “Sustainable Energy” is based on the Decarbonization targets, which will demand for more flexibility of the energy system, through new gas and power grids and using energy vectors and storage solutions, as enablers for the wide penetration of renewables.
FBK actively seeks diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is also committed in promoting gender equality.
Job Description
The position offered concerns mainly the development and validation of chemical and/or electrochemical models related to Lithium-ion battery recycling processes and battery cells. The candidate will provide support to the Battery and Electrification Technologies (BET) unit in both European and national projects related to Li-ion batteries and redox flow batteries. The selected candidate will work in the FREE4LIB Horizon Europe project and contribute to the European Battery Innovation IPCEI project (https://www.ipcei-batteries.eu) aiming at the development of next-generation battery technologies.
The activities of the successful candidate will focus on:
- development and validation of models for the different chemical processes involved in Li-ion battery recycling (e.g., leaching, precipitation, liquid-liquid extraction, etc);
- development and validation of electrochemical models at cell level for different battery technologies (e.g., Li-ion, Redox flow batteries, Solid-state batteries);
- supporting cell testing activities that will provide inputs for the models.
The ideal candidate should have:
- MSc in Chemical Engineering, Computational Engineering or equivalent technical background;
- Strong know-how on chemical and/or electrochemical processes;
- Solid know-how on computational methods for the resolution of PDEs and ODEs;
- Know-how on modelling chemical or electrochemical phenomena at component or system level, preferably using opensource or custom-developed software;
- Skills in programming (e.g., C++, python or Julia) and some experience in the development of applications or libraries for modelling physical systems;
- Experience with computational tools for multiphysics analyses (e.g., OpenFOAM, FeniCS, Ansys Fluent) and/or with system level/chemical process simulators (e.g., OpenModelica, Aspen, DWSim);
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English;
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment, with a strong commitment to achieve assigned objectives;
- Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks/projects at one time;
- Skills in problem solving;
- Ability to write technical reports and scientific papers;
- Good communication and relational skills;
- Self-motivation and result orientation.
Furthermore, the following elements will be positively evaluated:
- PhD degree (or a few years of experience) in fields related to this call;
- Solid know-how on electrochemistry and batteries;
- Know-how on battery cells electrochemical models for Li-ion (e.g., SPM, DFN) or redox flow batteries.
Employment
Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract
Gross annual salary:about € 36.200 - € 41.400 depending on background and expertise in the field.
Working hours: full time (38 hours per week)
Start date: July 2024
Duration: 2 years (with the possibility to extend the contract)
Workplace: Povo - Rovereto
Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities, accommodation, social security (SANIFONDS), family-work balance, free training courses, support on bank account opening, discount on public transport, sport, language course fees. More info at https://www.fbk.eu/en/work-with-us/
Application
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by completing the online form (https://jobs.fbk.eu/). Please make sure that your application contains the following attachments (in pdf format):
- Detailed CV including a list of scientific publications;
- Cover Letter (explaining your motivation for this specific position)
- At least 2 professional references (e-mails and/or phone numbers)
Application deadline: May 21, 2024
Please read our Regulations on the recruitment and selection of fixed-term personnel (effective from October 15, 2018) before completing your application.
For further information, please contact the Human Resources Services at jobs@fbk.eu.