2 FIRST STAGE RESEARCHERS - APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY, BIOINFORMATICS, OMICS METHODOLOGIES

Universidad de León; Logroño; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading university in Spain is seeking two researchers for a project focused on designing bio-based thermoset polymers. The role involves isolating microorganisms, conducting omic analyses, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates will have a background in biological sciences and relevant skills in microbiology and bioinformatics.

Formación

• Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and/or Chemistry.
• Knowledge of molecular biology and protein structure is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Isolation and characterisation of microorganisms with degradative capacity.
• Preparation and writing of reports, presentations, articles, and patents.

Conocimientos

Applied Microbiology

Bioinformatics

Molecular Biology

Protein Engineering

Educación

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Contracts for an indefinite period of time entered into directly by non-profit entities for the execution of specific public plans and programmes, without stable economic allocation and financed by the Public Administrations by means of annual budgetary or extra-budgetary allocations resulting from external revenue of a finalist nature, due to the insufficiency of the corresponding appropriation for the maintenance of the employment contract in question.

Department : Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Research Field : Biological sciences » Biology, Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile : First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions : Bachelor Positions

Country : Spain

Application Deadline : 11 Apr 2025 - 14 : 00 (Europe / Madrid)

Type of Contract : Other

Job Status : Full-time

Offer Starting Date : 12 May 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe

Reference Number : 101058371

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

2 Researchers for the implementation of the tasks included in the project titled :

DESign of bio-based Thermoset polymer with rEcycLing capabiLity by dynAmic bonds for bio-composite manufacturing - ESTELLA

Profile requested (indicate the specific tasks to be carried out) :

• Isolation and characterisation of microorganisms with degradative capacity.
• Omic analysis of the selected microorganisms.
• Identification of enzymes and metabolic pathways involved in the degradation of epoxides.
• Biological recycling of composites. Selection of the most efficient recycling technique.
• Design and definition of recycling at scale.
• Techno-economic and life cycle analysis. Social Impact Assessment.
• Activities : i) Dissemination and Communication; ii) Project data management and iii) Intellectual property protection and exploitation of results, related to the experimental tasks carried out.
• Preparation and writing of reports (e.g., deliverables, project reports), presentations, articles and patents.

Where to apply

E-mail : (Insert email here)

Requirements

Research Field : Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level : Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills / Qualifications

Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and / or Chemistry.

Specific Requirements

• Knowledge in Applied Microbiology.
• Knowledge in Bioinformatics.
• Knowledge of molecular biology, protein engineering, protein structure would be an asset.
• It will be an asset if the candidate is the author of scientific publications that accredit his or her training.
• Possession of other qualifications equal to or higher than the specific qualification required will be an asset.

All the information related to benefits / eligibility criteria / selection process and any additional information can be found on the Call document uploaded.

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