185465 Mid-level research support technician

Universidade de Vigo; España; Presencial; EUR 16.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Universidade de Vigo in Ourense, Spain, invites applications for a Researcher position focused on green extraction technologies and zero-waste approaches across food, feed, cosmetics, textile, and packaging sectors. The project emphasizes scalable extraction processes and valorization of by-products, with academic training and English language proficiency highlighted as essential.

The role seeks proven experience in chromatographic techniques (HPLC, LC-MS), sample preparation, bioactive compound

Formación

• Experience in chromatographic analytical techniques (HPLC, LC-MS) and extraction of bioactive compounds.
• Evaluation of biological activity (antioxidant assays) and sample preparation.
• Participation in research projects in the field of food science or biomass valorization.

Responsabilidades

• Execution of green extraction processes (HAE, UAE, MAE, PLE).
• Optimization of extraction parameters and statistical treatment.
• Process simulation.
• Support in the upscaling of extraction processes.
• Development of valorization routes for by-products.

Conocimientos

Chromatographic analysis

English language

HPLC

LC-MS

Educación

Academic training

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universidade de Vigo Department C07 Analytical and Food Chemistry Research Field Chemistry » Analytical chemistry Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 30 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? European Union / Next Generation EU Reference Number 185465 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Green extraction technologies and a zero-waste approach will be applied to provide ingredients to the food, feed, cosmetics, textile, and packaging materials sectors.

The following tasks will be carried out:

Execution of green extraction processes (HAE, UAE, MAE, PLE).

Optimization of extraction parameters and statistical treatment.

Process simulation.

Support in the upscaling of extraction processes.ç

Development of valorization routes for by-products.

Item 01: Academic training (punctuation: 20)

Item 02: Minimum language knowledge: English (punctuation: 15)

Item 03: Experience in chromatographic analytical techniques (HPLC, LC-MS), extraction and characterization of bioactive compounds, evaluation of biological activity (antioxidant assays), sample preparation, and participation in research projects in the field of food science and technology or biomass valorization. (punctuation: 50)

Item 04: Personal interview. The interview will be conducted only with those candidates who, in the sum of the merits, reach a minimum of 50 points (punctuation: 15)

Additional Information

1650 € (including the apportionments of extra payments)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS DE LA EDUCACION - OURENSE Country Spain Geofield