Hosting offer for MSCA PF 2025 applicant – Environmental Biotechnology – Join GICOM at UAB (Spain)

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; Jaén; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The GICOM Research Group at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a two-year project focused on sustainability and biotechnology. Candidates will work on innovative research topics and receive comprehensive support for MSCA fellowship applications, contributing to a circular economy.

Servicios

Access to advanced laboratory facilities

Personalized training and career development

Strong connections with industry and research networks

Supportive and collaborative research environment

Formación

• Postdoctoral research experience in chemical, biological, or environmental engineering.
• Strong motivation for sustainability and circular economy.
• Ability to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research on biotechnological valorisation of organic waste.
• Collaborate on MSCA PF applications.
• Engage in pilot-scale development of systems.

Conocimientos

Research in environmental technology

Biotechnology-driven solutions

Sustainability

Educación

PhD in relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Organisation / Company: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Research Field

• Engineering » Chemical engineering
• Technology » Environmental technology
• Technology » Biotechnology

Positions: Postdoc

Country: Spain

Application Deadline: 31 Jul 2025 - 17:00 (Europe / Madrid)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Funding: Horizon Europe - MSCA

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

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

Offer Description

MSCA PF 2025 Opportunity – Join GICOM at UAB (Spain)

Join GICOM Research Group at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Spain.

Are you an ambitious postdoctoral researcher seeking to advance your scientific career in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and impact-driven environment? The GICOM Research Group at the Department of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, UAB, is looking for excellent candidates to jointly apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF) 2025.

We are committed to supporting high-quality MSCA-PF applications aligned with our core research themes. If you are motivated by sustainability, circular economy, and biotechnology-driven environmental solutions, we warmly invite you to consider a two-year research stay with us in Barcelona, Spain.

Research Lines of Interest

We are particularly interested in collaborating with candidates working on innovative topics related to:

• Solid-State Fermentation (SSF) of organic waste for bioproducts (e.g., biosurfactants, biostimulants, biopesticides)
• Anaerobic digestion and biogas upgrading
• Environmental nanotechnology for process intensification or pollutant removal
• Composting and strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation
• Biodegradability (aerobic and anaerobic) of waste and new materials

About GICOM – What Are We?

GICOM (Composting Research Group) is an internationally recognized research group founded in 2000, with a mission to transform organic waste into value through biotechnological innovation. While originally focused on composting, GICOM has evolved into a multidisciplinary platform driving sustainable resource recovery and bioproduct development through Solid-State Fermentation, Anaerobic Digestion, and Nanotechnology-enabled environmental engineering.

Our current focus is on :

• Biotechnological valorisation of organic waste into high-value compounds
• Pilot-scale development of SSF and anaerobic digestion systems
• Integrated process monitoring, with emphasis on gas emissions and product quality
• Bridging fundamental research (TRL 1–2) and applied demonstrations (TRL 5–6)
• Co-creation with industries and public authorities to deploy circular solutions

GICOM operates within a strong collaborative ecosystem and benefits from state-of-the-art laboratories, bioreactors, and analytical facilities.

As an MSCA PF candidate hosted by GICOM at the UAB, you will benefit from a supportive and collaborative research environment that maximizes your chances of success:

• Experienced scientific supervision from senior researchers actively involved in EU-funded projects, including successful supervision of previous MSCA PF fellows
• Comprehensive support throughout the MSCA PF application process (scientific, administrative, and strategic)
• Close collaboration with UAB’s International Projects Office, which offers expert consultation, and full administrative support throughout the MSCA submission process
• Access to advanced laboratory facilities and pilot-scale systems, covering solid-state fermentation, anaerobic digestion, composting, and environmental nanotechnology
• Personalized training and career development opportunities, including research, innovation, communication, and project management skills
• Strong connections with industry, public institutions, and EU research networks, fostering applied research and impact pathways
• A flexible, inclusive, and international working environment, located on a vibrant, green campus near Barcelona
• Full access to UAB’s institutional services, including language courses, gym, libraries, and more

Barcelona offers a vibrant international community, excellent transport links, and high quality of life – ideal for researchers and their families.

How to Apply?

If you are interested in preparing a joint MSCA PF 2025 application with GICOM, please contact us by 31 July 2025.

• A brief motivation statement (research interests + how they align with GICOM)
• Optionally, a short research idea / concept relevant to our themes

We look forward to welcoming passionate researchers who wish to contribute to a more sustainable and circular future.

Additional Information

Work Location(s):

Number of offers available: 2

Company / Institute: Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB)

Country: Spain

State / Province: Barcelona

City: Bellaterra

Postal Code: 08193

Street: Edifici Q, Carrer de les Sitges, 08193 Barcelona

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