In the framework of the European Marie Curie Initial Training Network “ECOSTORE - Novel Complex Metal Hydrides for Efficient and Compact Storage of Renewable Energy as Hydrogen and Electricity” (http://www.ecostore-itn.eu) Rockwood Lithium is offering an ER position for post graduate students or PostDocs interested in the development of nanocrystalline light metal hydrides and hydride composites for solid state hydrogen storage and as battery materials.
ECOSTORE consists of academic partners from Denmark, Italy, France, Greece, Norway, Switzerland, UK, and Germany, 2 Japanese universities and 3 industrial partners from France and Germany. The aim is the characterization and optimization of novel boron and nitrogen based light metal hydrides and their composites for hydrogen storage and batteries, to be used in mobile and stationary energy storage applications, e.g. in emission-free automobiles or for storage of electrical energy from intermittent renewables.
Description
Tasks: The focus will be to investigate, whether commercially available hydride qualities are suitable for the three different applications and how the cost of hydrogen storage materials can be decreased. Studies will include effects of impurities in low purity raw materials on hydrogen storage properties, and the use of recycling materials for hydrogen storage. The results on low cost materials shall also be applied for materials in non-aqueous batteries, where applicable.
The candidates are expected to present the results on project meetings, international conferences, and in scientific publications and to contribute to patent applications.
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Technology - Energy technology
Career Stage
Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Benefits
In the context of a personal Career Development Plan exchanges with the European and Japanese partners of the network will take place, each lasting 1 – 2 months. Also extended visits to other partners of the network will be conducted for joint measurements. Furthermore the applicant will have the chance to visit several hydrogen technology related scientific training workshops and Complementary Skills seminars.
The positions will be paid according to Marie Curie rules for Experienced Researchers, including the usual social benefits of Germany. The length of the employment contract will be 22 months from the start of employment.
Comment/web site for additional job details
Rockwood Lithium is headquartered in Frankfurt/Main, Germany and has production facilities in Germany, the USA, Chile and Taiwan. Since January 12th, 2015 it is part of the Albemarle company, based in Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
www.rockwoodlithium.com; www.albemarle.com/Home-3.html
Rockwood Lithium is the world’s leading supplier of Lithium compounds in general and organometallics like butyllithium and Grignard compounds, of metal hydrides, metal alkoxides, and metal amides. Furthermore Rockwood Lithium supplies cesium compounds as well as special metals like barium, strontium, zirconium, or titanium. A further focus is set on the development of materials for non-aqueous batteries. The product portfolio is based on continuous research and development of leading edge technologies. Rockwood Lithium has its headquarter in Frankfurt a.M., Germany.
Rockwood Lithium and the EU seek to increase the number of women in science. Therefore especially female researchers are strongly encouraged to apply. Handicapped persons with equal qualifications will be preferred.
Interested experienced researchers should send their application using Code-No. MC ITN ECOSTORE@ROLI together with the usual attachments (CV, copies of degrees and other qualifications, research interests, publication list) by e-mail to ulrich.wietelmann@rockwoodlithium.com.
Further information about the partners of the network can be found at www.ecostore-itn.eu or contact the coordinator, Dr. Klaus Taube, Phone +49-4152-872541, Fax +49-4152-872636, klaus.taube@hzg.de.
Requirements
| Language | GERMAN |
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| Language | ENGLISH |
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| Language Level | Good |
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| Language Level | Good |
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Required Education Level| Degree Field | Chemistry |
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Required Research Experiences| Main Research Field | Other |
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Additional RequirementsA PhD thesis in materials science, physics, or Inorganic chemistry, or related fields is required. Experiences in metal hydrides and/or hydrogen technology are highly desirable. Profound knowledge in the fields of thermodynamics of metallic alloys, kinetics of chemical reactions and powder metallurgy are appreciated.
Appropriate presentation, communication, and writing skills are expected. |
Required Research Experiences| Years of Research Experience | 4 |
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| Degree | Master Degree or equivalent |
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| Degree | Master Degree or equivalent |
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| Degree | Master Degree or equivalent |
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| Degree | Master Degree or equivalent |
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| Degree | Master Degree or equivalent |
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Additional Requirements| Because of Marie Curie funding restrictions, the applicant must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the future host organization for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account. The potential candidate must not have more than 10 years research experience since finishing his master or any other degree, entitling to pursue doctoral studies at a university. |
Envisaged Job Starting Date
01/07/2015
ulrich.wietelmann@rockwoodlithium.com
30/04/2015
