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

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

Descripción de la vacante

The GICOM Research Group at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona seeks a postdoctoral researcher for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025. This role focuses on innovative environmental solutions, sustainability, and biotechnology. Candidates will benefit from a collaborative research environment and support for their application process.

Servicios

Access to advanced laboratory facilities

Personalized training and career development opportunities

Strong connections with industry and EU research networks

Full access to UAB’s institutional services

Formación

• 1-4 years of research experience in relevant fields.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate on MSCA PF applications focused on sustainability and biotechnology.
• Conduct research on organic waste valorisation and environmental solutions.

Conocimientos

Sustainability

Biotechnology

Environmental technology

Educación

PhD

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Department Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Biològica i Ambiental Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Technology » Environmental technology Technology » Biotechnology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 31 Jul 2025 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA 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 developmentof 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 seniorresearchers 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 andcareer 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.

Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineeringTechnology » Environmental technologyTechnology » Biotechnology Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

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