Research Scientist

Graphenea, which is based in San Sebastian, Basque Country (Spain), has been created with the mission of developing graphene-based process and product technology, as well as conducting related research activities.

The position holder, working closely with Graphenea’s scientific director and the research team, will conduct research activities related to graphene and 2D materials synthesis and graphene-based technologies.

The position requires a Degree in Chemistry and/or Materials Science. Candidates should have experience in the preparation and characterisation of graphene or related carbon based materials. Organic chemistry knowledge and particle/platelet synthesis experience will be taken into consideration. Previous research experience in an industrial environment will also be valued. Proficiency in spoken and written English is compulsory.

The recruited researcher will work in a project funded by the European H2020 Framework program, Marie Curie Innovative Training Networks Program in a project called Ultimate: Bottom-Up generation of atomicalLy precise syntheTIc 2D MATerials for high performance in energy and Electronic applications – A multi-site innovative training action. This project involves a close collaboration with leading academics and industrial partners across Europe. Note that standard Marie Curie mobility rules apply (researcher must not have resided in Spain for more than 12 months in the last 3 years) and also Marie Curie early stage eligibility rules (at the time of recruitment by the host organisation, the researcher must be in the first four years or full-time equivalent research experience, of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree). The contract should start no later than the 1^st of June 2020 and will last for 3 years.