The Polymers and Soft Matter Group at CFM is offering a predoctoral (1+1+1 years) position starting between November 2022 and January 2023 to work under the supervision of Dr. Jon Maiz and Prof. Arantxa Arbe in the study of the Structure and Dynamics of Complex Polymer-based Materials for Energy Storage Applications.

The position will be funded by the IKUR strategy. IKUR is the strategy promoted by the Education Department of the Basque Government to boost Scientific Research in specific strategic areas and to position the Basque country at the forefront of international research in those fields.

The selected candidate will be hired by the Research Association MPC – Materials Physics Center. The salary will be 16.131,72 euros before taxes for the first year.

The Polymer and Soft Matter Group at the Center of Materials Physics addresses fundamental problems related with the structural and dynamical properties of soft matter systems, mainly based on polymers. Current research topics in the group include blends, all-polymer nanocomposites, or single-chain nanoparticles. For more information, visit our web: www.sc.ehu.es/sqwpolim/PSMG/.

Candidates must hold a Master degree (in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical or Material Engineering, …). Expertise in polymers will be highly appreciated for this particular position, as well as background in experimental methods like scattering techniques or relaxation techniques.

Suitable candidates can apply for this position sending by email to jobs.cfm@ehu.eus the following information before 21^st of October with the subject label “Predoc CFM-PolymerEnergy”:

1- An updated Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications. (70%)

2- A presentation letter with declaration of interests (max. 1 page). (10%)

3- Two reference letters and/or contact email of two potential referees. (20%)