Senior Researcher in Hydrogen, Materials and Processes.- 1676

TECNALIA wants to strengthen the Materials and Processes Area and its activity in the field of Extreme Conditions for that reason, we want to incorporate an enthusiastic Senior Researcher in Hydrogen, Materials and Processes.

The person to be incorporated will work in applied research projects in the field of materials behavior (especially metallic) in extreme conditions (Hydrogen, Offshore, Oil&Gas, Renewable Energies, etc.).

Task Description:

The successful applicant will:

• Operate and set-up of high pressure and temperature laboratory equipment. Equipment operation: High pressure autoclaves, SSRT (autoclaves with dynamic loading), artificial aging chambers, etc.


• Set-up and performance of complex and routine tests; specific corrosion, material degradation and compatibility of materials with hydrogen gas and H2S.


• Interpretate of internal and customer requirements


• Set-up of complex laboratory equipment for high pressure work with gases such as H2, CO2, H2S.


• Ensuring compliance of work with ISO 17025 requirements.


• Supervise experimental work of laboratory personnel.


• Write reports, technical deliverables of projects, as well as national and European R&D proposals.


• Project management and identification of customer R&D needs.

What we offer:

• To develop your research career working on forefront projects.


• To be part of our technological ecosystem, full of challenges.


• Integration in a highly qualified and multidisciplinary team that is a reference at European level.Remuneration according to the experience provided.


• Professional development opportunities in a sector with high growth expectations

• Education: Materials/Mechanical/Chemical Engineer, Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Sciences or similar.


• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of 5+ years working with high pressure equipment.


• Motivated and skilled to perform experimental laboratory work.


• High knowledge in corrosion, mechanical properties and material behavior in service.


• Experience in handling testing standards and knowledge of corrosion regulations, compatibility of materials in aggressive conditions, familiar with corrosion regulations.


• Experience in the carrying out of industrial projects and preparation of R&D proposals.


• English, at least C1 level or equivalent.

Other valuable aspects:

• PhD in the field of materials


• Familiar with material, product specifications.


• Knowledge of how to handle and repair laboratory equipment.


• Laboratory experience with high pressure hydrogen gas.


• Technical skills:
  
  • Compatibility of materials with hydrogen.
  
  
  • Corrosion and deterioration of materials
  
  
  • Structural/materials calculation with ANSYS type software
  
  
  • PYTHON programming knowledge and experience