RESEARCH FELLOW - PEM ELECTROLYSER

Research Fellow (Postdoc) – PEM Electrolys er   Job Reference.
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Employer.
International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) Location.
Braga, Portugal Group/Unit.
Kolen’ko Research Group Number of Vacancies.
1 Employment Type.
Full time Contract Duration.
13 months   Open Date for Applications.
September 12 th, Closing Date for Applications.
September 29 th, h00m (Lisbon Time)     Overview The Kolen’ko Research Group is dedicated to answering fundamental questions of chemistry, catalysis, and materials science in important energy and environmental challenges.
We are looking for a qualified Research Fellow (Postdoc) to join our team under the Moving2Neutrality Agenda of the PRR framework.
Job Duties The job duties will be the following.
Develop catalysts and porous transport l ayers with improved performance; Fabricate electrodes, assemble, and test electrolys er; Research, analysis, and optimis ation of performance.
Education PhD in Natural Sciences or Engineering.
Experience and Technical Skills High technical capability; Expert in membrane-based electrolysis systems; Experience in m embrane electrode assembly fabrication; Knowledge of electrolys er components; Proven track-record on membrane-based electrolysis; Hands-on experience and lab work.
Personal Skills Attention to details, good observation skills; Excellent team player in multidisciplinary environment; Good writing, organis ation, and communication skills; Strive to contribute with new ideas.
Our Benefits Competitive salary; Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges; Private health i nsurance; F amily allowance s (according to family situation); Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability); Support for e ducation fees of dependent children; Relocation support; 30 working days o f annual leave.
How to Apply The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents.
a)      Cover letter; b)      Curriculum Vitae; c)       Academic and/or Professional diplomas; d)      Recognition of academic degrees   (only academic degrees   awarded by   non-Portuguese   higher education institutions) *   * The selected candidate(s)   with an academic degree   granted by a non-Portuguese   higher   education institution must   present,   for hiring purposes, the certificate of recognition of that   degree(s), issued by the   Portuguese Directorate General for Higher   Education or by a Portuguese Public Higher Education   Institution.
Please   consult the website of the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education.
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Online application instructions.
The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button below; The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form; The candidate must submit the m andatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “A dditional files” sectio n using the “Add portfolio” button.
Important note.
Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered.
How the Selection Process works   A.
Applications e ligibility check This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and techn ical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents.
Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to t he next stage.
B.
CV Assessment T he Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position.
The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s).
C.
Interview(s) The interview(s) may be done in different formats.
video recording, online or onsite.
The question based interview will evaluat e the match between the candid ate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills.
To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation.
D.
Nomination The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions.
Additional Information     Application feedback We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good communications with all candidates.
No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle INL follows a non-discri mination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.
The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.
About INL The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (http://www.
nl.
nt), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society.
INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.