Research Assistant for the Development of Fire-Retardant Materials

IMDEA Materials Institute is a public research organization founded in 2007 by Madrid’s regional government to carry out research of excellence in Material Science and Engineering, attracting talent from all over the world to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment. The Institute has more than 120 researchers from 22 nationalities and has become one of the leading research centers in materials in Europe, receiving the María de Maeztu seal of excellence from the Spanish government.

Description

In this fellowship, the candidate will focus on studying new‑generation fire‑retardant materials for advanced applications, such as fire‑safe Lithium‑ion batteries. The main research tasks will include:

• Development of highly efficient, eco‑friendly fire‑safe strategies for polymers
• Creation of high‑performance fire‑safe polymers
• In‑depth study of the underlying mechanisms

The candidate will acquire hands‑o...