PhD Candidate: Biochar for Biogas & Emissions

IRTA; España; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract: 4 years

Salary paid in 14 payments

Flexible schedule

Family & work conciliation

Job summary

IRTA is seeking a PhD Candidate for the Sustainability in Biosystems Program in Caldes de Montbui, Spain. You will explore biochar applications to optimize manure management and biogas, with duties spanning experimental work, data analysis, and dissemination of results.

The role involves multidisciplinary collaboration, doctoral programme access, and potential publication in scientific papers as part of the project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or related degree in biological sciences with a Master’s in a related field.
• Access to doctoral programme per Catalan university requirements.
• English proficiency and multidisciplinary teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Characterize biochar and performance by feedstock and production.
• Optimize anaerobic digestion of pig slurry with biochar additive.
• Test biochar for biogas upgrading and adsorption mechanisms.
• Operate a low-cost submergible microbial electrolysis cell for NH3 recovery.
• Use electrochemical techniques and microbiological analyses.
• Literature review, data collection and statistical analysis.
• Assist in congress presentations and dissemination activities.
• Publish scientific papers and collaborate on project development.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's in Biological Systems Engineering or Biology

Master’s in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Sciences/Biology

Tools

PCR/qPCR equipment

Biochar characterization tools

Job description

IRTA is seeking a PhD Candidate for the Sustainability in Biosystems Program in Caldes de Montbui, Spain. You will explore biochar applications to optimize manure management and biogas, with duties spanning experimental work, data analysis, and dissemination of results.

The role involves multidisciplinary collaboration, doctoral programme access, and potential publication in scientific papers as part of the project requirements.