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Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)

M-2444 POST DOC IN ELECTROCALORIC POLYMERS FOR COOLING

Esch-sur-Alzette

FULL TIME & CONTRACT

August 9, 2024

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.

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/

How will you contribute?

After the International Energy Agency, cooling our food and houses requires today 20 % of all the energy needed in the residential sector. This share will grow to 40 % by 2040 as a direct consequence of the world population increase and the global warming effect. This industry accounts for 10% of all CO2 emissions, which is three times more than what is generated by aviation and shipping. The existing cooling technologies are overwhelmingly dominated by the vapour-compression systems, which is a 150 years-old technology relying on greenhouse gases and exhibiting an average efficiency less than 50 %. We clearly need to come up with more efficient cooling principles.

LIST has recently been very successful at showing that electrocaloric cooling is a convincing technology when it comes to efficient cooling alternative principles (Alvar Torello et al. Science 2020; Junning Li et al., Science, 2023). In this study, we want to investigate electrocaloric polymers as cooling elements, in the frame of a European project from the EIC scheme. The idea of this project is to combine the exclusive assets of electrocaloric polymers in one single device and assess its global efficiency. These assets are (1) excellent electrocaloric properties, (2) excellent materials efficiency, (3) the possibility to boost efficiency by recycling energy, (4) scale-up possibilities thanks to roll-to-roll compatibilities and (5) compactness of cooling devices.

More specifically, the role of the post doc will be to fabricate polymer-based electrocaloric multilayer capacitors, to test their structural, dielectric, ferroelectric, thermal and electrocaloric properties. Reliability studies will be deployed to determine the breakdown voltage and the expected lifetime of the multilayers.

Among others, and depending on their area of activity, their duties may include:

Performs RDI tasks with autonomy evaluates, selects, and applies scientific methods; conducts

experiments and tests (following predefined protocols); makes critical analysis, evaluation, and synthesis

of new or complex ideas; evaluates feasibility and effectiveness of solutions; etc.

Contributes to the identification of new opportunities for innovation or application.

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

Education

You hold a Ph D in Materials Science or in Physics.

Experience and skills

You have a taste for experiments. You like working in a team. Knowing ferroelectric materials is a plus.

Language skills

Good level of written and spoken English.

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 program 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

Apply online

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

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

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.

REQUIREDLANGUAGES

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English

Read C1 Advanced

Write C1 Advanced

Speak C1 Advanced

MINIMUM REQUIRED

EDUCATION

Doctorate

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

IN YEARS

0 or more years

JOB CATEGORY

Science & Research

DETAILS

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-Time

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term contract

HOURS PER WEEK

CONTRACT PERIOD

Months

CONTRACT DURATION

LOCATION

COUNTRY

Luxembourg

CITY

Esch-Sur-Alzette

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term contract

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-Time

MRT

PROFILE TYPE

Researcher

RECRUITER IN CHARGE

Hélène ARAGO

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