Descripción del empleo
The successful candidate will join the Thermal Storage department of the research centre.
The selected candidate is expected to:
- Exhibit a research profile that can effectively collaborate with the other research teams.
- Have expertise in design engineering focused on 3D CAD modeling and simulations.
- Have ability to collect research data through measurements of key parameters (such as temperature/pressure/flow rate) and to perform data analysis.
- Perform installation and commissioning of the prototypes.
Have ability to understand electrical / piping drawings. Any hands-on experience will be preferred.
- Collaborate with universities, research institutes, and companies at a national and international level.
- Provide support in the supervision and tutoring of Pre-Doc students.
- Participate in the publishing of research articles and drafting research proposals
If you are interested in this new project, please send the following documents:
Application form (available at www.ciiae.org/empleo).
Copy of your identity document
Curriculum Vitae
Copy of the qualifications that give access to the position.
Motivation letter (specific for each position applied for)
Letters of reference
We recommend including a list or table with the justification of merits.
List of R&D&I projects
Professional experience. Include any supporting
indicating in the subject Refª IJ2- PROTOTIPADO (THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE) to this e-mail address: ciiae.personal@fundecyt-pctex.es
As you can see, this is a public employment offer, so for any doubts or clarifications you may need, please visit the Fundecyt website to consult the DOE.
Following attachments will adds points to the final evaluation:
- Motivation letter: please include a letter describing the skills you consider of value for the advertised position, as well as some general objectives of the research you would like to develop at the CIIAE.
- Reference letters: please provide two reference letters (from employers and/or professors, together with their contact information, e-mail, and telephone number) highlighting the technical and soft skills identified by the reference in the candidate, and that are of relevance for the position.
- Research projects: please include a list of the R+D+i projects you have been involved.
- Experience in writing proposals for competitive calls (even if funding has not been obtained, in this case, please attach the evaluation letter).
- Having obtained funding or competitive research contracts.
- Having been a principal investigator in R+D+i projects
- Demonstrated experience in supervising work teams.
- Having supervised end-of-degree projects (TFGs), end-of-master projects (TFMs)
- Being the first author or the corresponding author in scientific articles
- Having completed specific training courses, relevant to the offered position
- Experience in industrial collaborations and/or previous experience working in industry.
- Patents.
- Awards, mentions or other achievements.
Note: To facilitate the evaluation process, it is recommended to include a list or table, itemizing the merits you consider that should be evaluated for each of the requirements
Requisitos mínimos
The selected person is required to have:
- Ph.D. in the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) or other relevant fields. Candidates having PhD in progress can also submit application but cannot join the job without completing degree.
Other professional education:
Valuable training/knowledge in: Mechanical Design, Instrumentation, Control Systems, 3D & 2D CAD Modelling, FEA Simulation, Laboratory Automation.
Professional experience:
- Experimental research experience to develop prototypes using novel ideas.
- Designing of instruments assisting research activities. It can be related to mechanics, electrical, computer interfaces, or data acquisition.
- Postdoctoral experience is preferable but not compulsory.
Specific skills (analytical, software, calculations, prototyping, etc.) Additional points for the following:
- Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing techniques: welding equipment, lathes, milling machines, casting.
- Experience in the manufacturing of in-house equipment.
- Knowledge of softwares such as Matlab, Auto-Cad, Solidworks, Ansys, EES and TRNSYS or other similar.
Participation and/or collaboration in R&D&I/business projects:
- Previous experience in research projects will be an asset.
Languages:
- English is preferable.
Cross-cutting competences:
- Ability to supervise and to work as team member.
- Ability to perform tasks with precision, effectiveness, and by safe practices.
Willingness to travel and stay abroad:
- This position requires participation in events outside of Extremadura.
Publications: scientific articles (in journals indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus), theses (PhD and/or Master's), presentations at conferences, reports, technical reports, technical guides, etc:
- Valuable publications.
- Valuable experience in the elaboration of reports or technical guides.