Researcher in Plasma Generation Technology

Job: Investigador/a
Department: Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Location: Cerdanyola del Vallès (Spain)
Contract: Temporary
Working day: Full time
Sector: Other
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: R&D
Work modality: Hybrid

EURECAT

Eurecat is the second Research & Technology Organisation in Spain and one of the largest applied research and technology transfer organisation in Southern

Europe. It brings together the experience of more than 800 professionals who generate an annual turnover of 69 million euros and provides services to more than 2,000 companies. Eurecat integrates advanced digital capabilities and experience in biotechnology, industry and sustainability and collaborates with industry in R+D+I activities and projects, offering advanced scientific and technological services and specialized knowledge to respond effectively to the technological needs of very different business sectors, accelerating innovation, reducing both risks and spendings on scientific and technological infrastructures. The technology center participates in more than 200 large national and international consortium projects of high strategic R&I, has 230 patents and 10 spin-offs. Eurecat has eleven centers in Catalonia and presence in Madrid, Malaga and Chile.

Job description

New Manufacturing Processes Unit carries out innovation and development projects in the field of new technologies for advanced manufacturing processes with a view to overcoming the challenges faced in industry today

https://eurecat.org/en/field-of-knowledge/new-manufacturing-processes/

Eurecat has developed a plasma generation technology using microwave generators. Unlike other technologies such as induction plasma, electric arc, thermal plasma, or capacitive discharge, it stands out for being highly precise and much more energy-efficient. It is also notable for its great flexibility and its application in multiple fields.

Eurecat New Manufacturing Processes Unit is offering post doctoral researcher position to develop the following applications

Treatment/recovery/reconditioning of particles, with the goal of obtaining spherical or semi-spherical particles suitable for 3D printing or surface deposition processes.
Gas decomposition/green chemistry; the elimination of harmful and dangerous gases (decomposition of CFCs, hydrogen sulfide, etc.). Additionally, alternatives to the generation of certain compounds or materials are proposed by combining others (hydrogen generation, ammonia generation, etc.).
Decarbonization or defossilization; Using carbon dioxide as a raw material for industrial use presents interesting challenges and solutions. Even the simplest application (generation of heat with air, hydrogen, or other gases) is achievable and can benefit many energy-intensive industries.

Functions and responsibilities:

Simulation of plasma generation via microwaves to develop new plasma generation equipment.
Instrumentation of laboratory plasma generation systems to capture data and verify simulations.
Optimization of parameters used in the laboratory (input gas flow, type of gas used, microwave power, flame geometry, gas or powder production at the output, among others).
Design and development of new laboratory equipment.

Requirements

Eligibility criteria:

Studies:

Engineering, Physics, or related studies, PhD degree.

Knowledge and Experience:

Experience in plasma system simulation, simulation in microwave and antenna systems, simulation in thermal systems or simulation in fluids.
Knowledge of Comsol Multiphysics will be valued

Languages:

High level of English (written and spoken)
A good level of Spanish or Catalan is an asset.

Job: Investigador/a
Department: Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Location: Cerdanyola del Vallès (Spain)
Contract: Temporary
Working day: Full time
Sector: Other
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: R&D
Work modality: Hybrid

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