.Description Research Engineer – PEM Electrolyser Job Reference: RRP.11.28.19.9/4 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: 12 months Open Date for Applications: November 15th, 2024 Closing Date for Applications: November 28th, 2024, 23h00m (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 Engineer 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 layers with improved performance; Fabricate electrodes, assemble, and test electrolyser; Research, analysis, and optimisation of performance. Education PhD in Natural Sciences or Engineering. Experience and Technical Skills High technical capability; Familiar withmembrane-based electrolysis systems; Familiar withmembrane electrode assembly fabrication; Knowledge of electrolyser components; Experience with ink formulation and thin film fabrication. Hands-on experience and lab work. Personal Skills Attention to details, good observation skills; Excellent team player in multidisciplinary environment; Good writing,organisation, and communication skills; Strive to contribute with new ideas. Our Benefits Competitive salary; Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges; Private health insurance; Family allowances (according to family situation); Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability); Support for education fees of dependent children; Relocation support; 30 working days of annual leave. How to Apply The application must be in English and include the followingmandatory 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:. Online application instructions: The application is made online by clicking the "Apply" button below; The candidatemust complete all required sections of the online application form; The candidatemust submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the "Additional files" section using the "Add portfolio" button