Temporary contract | 24 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

In 2024, LIST and Goodyear signed the second phase of their partnership, 2024-2029, building on the outcomes of their previous collaboration and entering new technological areas as well. Goodyear-LIST partnership 2.0 embraces Luxembourg's National priorities, such as Sustainability, Digital transformation and Circular economy, through the execution of five Strategic Research Programs: Data Science for Tires, Tire as a Sensor, End-of-Life Tire Valorization, Sustainable Materials for Next Generation of Pneumatic Tires, Structure-Process-Properties Relationships.

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) in partnership with Goodyear and with the support of an Industrial Partnership Block Grant (IPBG) from the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) will drive significant research and development focused on next-generation sustainable tire materials including new types of polymers and rubbers.

As part of it, we are currently looking for a Post-Doc in integrated microbatteries.

How will you contribute?

This position is mainly located at LIST premises in Belvaux (Luxembourg), with a significant part of time spent in Goodyear Luxembourg Innovation Center in Colmar-Berg (Luxembourg).

For this position, we are looking for our two-year postdoctoral colleague to work on the fabrication of Li-ion microbatteries. The main objective of the project is to explore how the configuration of an array of Li-ion microbatteries can be optimally designed to obtain the best coupling with an energy harvester empowering device. As such, you are expected (i), to fabricate and characterize solid state microbatteries (ii), explore how the modulation of their interconnections can promote optimal charging conditions when they are powered by an energy harvester, (iii) work on the integration of such devices in a model tire. Together with the teams of LIST scientists in the field of materials dry synthesis and microfabrication, you are in charge of the experimental/operational fabrication of the materials needed for the realization of microbatteries (fabrication of the cathodes, anodes and solid electrolytes), their integration for the realization of the microdevices, as well as their usual structural/chemical characterizations and electrochemical performances determination (ionic conductivity measurement, areal capacity determinations in liquid or solid electrolyte, rate capacity). 

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

You hold a PhD degree with demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge in Materials science and Li-ion battery electrochemistry.

You have proven hands-on experience on materials chemistry, (micro) Li-ion battery fabrication and characterization as well as on cleanroom microfabrication. You have experience with structural and chemical characterizations using state-of-the art techniques (SEM, DRX, XPS, etc.). Experience in PVD is a plus. High-level scientific and technological track record related to material chemistry and/or Li-ion battery is a plus.

You can count on your strong communication and interpersonal skills; including a will to work with an industrial partner. You possess collaborative skills, initiative, autonomy, result oriented and capacity to work in an interdisciplinary environment. On top of that, you should have passion for technology, collaborative skills and be a team player. Fluency in spoken and written English is a must.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

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This position is part of our Research Programme “Tire as a Sensor”, in which we are looking for 4 PhD candidates and 3 post docs all together.

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Your application must include:

·       A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

·       A scientific CV with contact details

·       List of publications (and patents, if applicable)

·       Contact details of 2 references

If you are selected after this first stage, you will be invited for a two-day visit in LIST and Goodyear on 3 and 4 October 2024 with your travel and accommodation expenses partly covered. During this on-site assessment, you will deliver a 15-minute talk in front of a committee of researchers involved in the project and in front of other candidates. Moreover, you will have one-to-one interviews with our researchers and HR team member.

The successful candidate should start in Q4 2024.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our Materials activities: https://www.list.lu/en/materials/

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Please note that by applying you consent to share your application with Dr. Marcel WIRTZ (R&D Grant and Partnership Manager), Yves DECOSTER (Principal Engineer) and Dr. Jason MIDDELBERG (Innovation Technology Tire Intelligence OE) from Goodyear.

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https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

https://allea.org/code-of-conduct/