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Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
M-2514 – POST DOC IN EFFICIENT PYROELECTRIC ENERGY HARVESTING - 24 MONTHS
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FULL TIME & CONTRACT
November 21, 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/
How will you contribute?
Electric energy stands for 20% of the total energy consumed in the world, and this share is expected to reach 40% by 2050 as an outcome of the need to decrease our dependence on non-renewable energies. Beyond sunlight and wind, heat is another formidable and poorly exploited source of electrical energy. Indeed, currently 72 % of the energy produced ends up in waste heat - and it has been predicted that up to 13 000 TWh could be recovered each year, which stands for Europe’s yearly total energy needs! In this context, our team recently showed that 40 grams of nonlinear pyroelectric ceramics can generate more than 10 Joules of electric energy from waste heat in one single thermodynamic cycle of 100 degrees (Lheritier et al., Nature 2022).
In this post doc, we want to study efficiency. Indeed, pyroelectric energy harvesting should have an intrinsic advantage when it comes to efficiency. However, this is not easy to put in place experimentally. This is what we want to investigate here. More specifically, we want to study pyroelectric modules assembled in a device exchanging heat with a fluid. The fluid movement, its temperature, the current and voltage applied to the pyroelectric modules will be controlled and monitored to give the opportunity to assess the overall efficiency. Modelling the overall behaviour of the device will be required, through finite element modelling (Comsol). The majority of the work will nonetheless be experimental, by fabricating the devices and testing them in the lab. The post doc will be part of a larger team working on electrocaloric cooling and pyroelectric energy harvesting.
Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!
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You hold a Ph D in Materials Science, Physics or Thermodynamics. - You have a taste for experiments. You like working in a team. Knowing ferroelectric materials is a plus.
- Good level of written and spoken English
Your LIST benefits
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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 programme 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
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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.
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Supervisor: Emmanuel Defay - Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg
Candidates shall be available for starting their position in Q3 2025.
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
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
IN YEARS
JOB CATEGORY
DETAILS
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-Time
CONTRACT TYPE
Fixed Term contract
HOURS PER WEEK
40
CONTRACT PERIOD
Months
CONTRACT DURATION
24
LOCATION
COUNTRY
Luxembourg
CITY
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CONTRACT TYPE
Fixed Term contract
RECRUITER IN CHARGE
Cathy SCHWARTZ
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-Time
UO
MRT
PROFILE TYPE
Researcher
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