184026 Researcher Type B (Higher University Degree)

Universidade de Vigo; España; Presencial; EUR 23.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Universidade de Vigo invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) position in the Department of Chemical Engineering. The project focuses on biopolymer modification, physicochemical and mechanical property analysis, and image processing, with strong emphasis on scientific writing.

The successful candidate will collaborate on TEM analyses, engage in academic training, and contribute to publications.

Formación

• Academic training and other courses in the STEM field.
• High level of spoken and written English.
• Experience in processing natural and synthetic polymers.
• Experience in TEM.

Responsabilidades

• Modify biopolymers and analyze their physicochemical properties.
• Assess mechanical properties of biopolymers.
• Perform image processing.
• Prepare scientific texts and publications.

Conocimientos

Academic STEM training

English proficiency

Polymer processing experience

Herramientas

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universidade de Vigo Department T04 Chemical Engineering Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 22 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 184026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Modification of biopolymers. Analysis of physicochemical and mechanical properties of biopolymers. Image processing. Writing of scientific texts.

• Item 01: Academic training and other courses in the STEM field (punctuation: 25)
• Item 02: High level of spoken and written English (punctuation: 15)
• Item 03: Experience in processing natural and synthetic polymers (punctuation: 25)
• Item 04: Experience in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) (punctuation: 20)
• Item 05: Personal interview. The interview will be conducted only with candidates who reach a minimum of 50 points in the sum of merits (punctuation: 15)

Additional Information

2380 € (including the apportionments of extra payments)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute FACULTY OF PHILOLOGY AND TRANSLATION - VIGO Country Spain Geofield