Description
**JOB DESCRIPTION:**
CIC energiGUNE is seeking a Team Leader in Applied Cell Engineering \& Process Intelligence. The person will lead a customer\-facing applied team that translates CIC energiGUNE’s capabilities in materials, electrode processing, prototyping, testing, digital manufacturing and modelling into industrially relevant battery solutions.
**Expected impact**
* Attraction of higher\-value industrial projects.
* Stronger customer\-facing prototyping capabilities.
* Better use of the existing pouch and cylindrical cell infrastructure.
* Progressive development of prismatic cell design know\-how, complementing current pouch and cylindrical cell capabilities.
* More robust comparative validation and process intelligence.
* A clearer pathway from CIC energiGUNE technologies to industrial adoption.
**WHAT WE OFFER:**
* We are offering a **permanent position** that will give you a unique opportunity to build and lead a new research team.
* Flexible working hours and with on\-site work model with the option to telework.
* Full access to cutting\-edge laboratory facilities and characterization platforms.
* The incorporation to a top research center in Europe that makes high quality research and impactful contributions to the energy and sustainability fields.
**TO APPLY:**
All applicants are invited to submit a detailed curriculum vitae and a motivation letter through this website.
**The selection process ends once the candidate is selected.**
*CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.*
* PhD, D.Eng or EngDin Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
* More than 10 years of direct R\&D experience in the field of Li\-ion and Na\-ion battery research.
* More than 5 years of experience managing technical and commercial relationships with OEM and other industrial clients across Europe, Asia, and the United States
* Proven track record in translating fundamental research into applied solutions,
* We expect high readiness to work with strong engagement and creativity in an interdisciplinary and international environment.
* High level of English.
* Spanish would be also highly valuated.