POSTDOCTORAL POSITION – SOIL RESTORATION

Universidad de Burgos; Burgos; Presencial; EUR 10.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading academic institution in Spain is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Soil Restoration within the ICCRAM-EST group. The successful candidate will contribute to projects focused on soil health and remediation, utilizing cutting-edge biotechnology. Ideal applicants will hold a PhD and possess expertise in soil microbiome research, analytical techniques, and the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary settings. This full-time position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for international collaboration.

Servicios

Access to cutting-edge technology

Collaborative work environment

Participation in national and international projects

Formación

• Minimum requirement: PhD in Soil Biology, Microbiology, Plant Science, Biochemistry, Agricultural Science, Environmental Sciences or related fields.
• Good level of English: speaking, writing, and reading.
• Expert in soil microbiome research.
• Experienced in assessing soil health indicators.
• Knowledge in molecular biology and microbial culture techniques.
• Familiarity with advanced instrumentation.

Responsabilidades

• Join the ICCRAM-EST group for research projects in soil health and remediation.
• Develop biotechnological strategies to restore contaminated soils.
• Collaborate in national and international research projects.

Conocimientos

Soil microbiome research

Soil health indicators assessment

Plant-microbe-soil interaction

Analytical techniques knowledge

Microscopy techniques

Self-organization skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Educación

PhD in relevant field

Herramientas

HPLC

GC-MS

GC-FID

ICP-MS

Flow cytometry

Raman spectroscopy

X-ray diffraction (XRD)

Descripción del empleo

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION – SOIL RESTORATION

Organisation: ICCRAM- UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS

https://www.ubu.es/iccram

Research Field: Soil Biology, Microbiology, Plant Science, Biochemistry, Agricultural Science, Environmental Sciences or related fields.

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3)

Positions: Postdoc Position

Country: Spain

Application Deadline: 5 December 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Job Status: Full-time

HOW TO APPLY?

Interested candidates should send their CV to:[e-mail]

SUBJECT: CV_BIOTECHNOLOGY_2025

DEADLINE: 5 December, 2025

OFFER DESCRIPTION

1. Research Group:

The selected candidate will join the ICCRAM-EST group (Environment, Sustainability and Toxicology).

Specifically, the position is required for theEnvironmental Biotechnology Research Line. Principal Researcher: Dr. Rocío Barros García.

ICCRAM-EST research group is a multidisciplynary group at ICCRAM centre of the University of Burgos. The groups is focused on different research fields including sustainability, toxicology and soil health and soil remediation. The group is highly active in European funded projects (currently 15 EU projects on-going) and national collaborations, positioning itself at the forefront of innovation in the field of biotechnology and environmental science.

2. Research Field:

The position is within the Environmental Biotechnology research line, particularly in projects related to Soil Health and Remediation, including BIOREM, PHYBI and Phy2Shine projects.

The research line focuses on soil-related studies, particularly on soil health and remediation. It develops biotechnological and sustainable strategies to restore contaminated soils, enhance their ecological functionality, and promote long-term soil quality within the framework of environmental sustainability and circular economy principles. These projects are focused on the soil restoration through innovative microbiological, plant-based and biotechnological approaches, bringing in advanced tools (e.g., AI, systems biology) and coupling remediation/restoration with circular-economy valorisation of biomass.

2.2. Projects information:

• The national project “PHY2SHINE – Microorganism-assisted phytoremediation for the removal of persistent organic pollutants: synergistic effect of soil–plant–microorganism biosystems,” funded by the Spanish State Research Agency. This project (April 2025–April 2027) investigates the synergistic role of soil, plants, and microorganisms in achieving phytoremediation of persistent organic pollutants in soils. University of Burgos.
• The BIOREM Project (2024–2028) under the Horizon MSCA scheme, led by UBU, which pursues “Systems Biology, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Biotechnology Approaches to Improve Soil Bioremediation.” The project brings together research centres and industry to create multidisciplinary tools (including AI) that advance soil-remediation technologies. www.bioremproject.eu
• The pHYBi Project (October 2024–September 2028), funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe JU, which integrates phytomanagement of polluted/marginal soils with the valorisation of the resulting lignocellulosic biomass for the bio-based textile industry. The project combines remediation of degraded or contaminated land with circular-economy use of the biomass produced.

3. Requirements:

Minimun requirement:PhD in Soil Biology, Microbiology, Plant Science, Biochemistry, Agricultural Science, Environmental Sciences or related fields.

• English: Good level of speaking, writing, and reading.

We are looking for ambitious researcher with the following skills:

• Expert in in soil microbiome: Strong expertise in soil microbiome research, including the characterization of microbial community structure and function using molecular and bioinformatic techniques.
• Experienced in assessing soil health indicators such as nutrient cycling, organic matter content, enzymatic activity, and soil fertility, to evaluate ecosystem functionality.
• Experience in the field of plant-microbe-soil interaction. Knowledge in molecular biology, microbial culture techniques and plant scince.
• Knowledge of analytical and characterization techniques, including HPLC, GC-MS, GC-FID, and ICP-MS for chemical and elemental analysis.
• Knowledge in microscopy techniques and familiarity with advanced instrumentation such as flow cytometry, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction (XRD).
• Capacity for self-organization and tuition of students.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. Proactive attitude, communication skills, autonomy and willingness to travel.

4. What we offer

• The selected candidate will join the ICCRAM-EST group to actively participate in national and international projects.
• Salary will be aligned with the minimum remuneration levels set for R2 and R3 at Universidad de Burgos, as specified in the official retributions document
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary and international work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge technology necessary to perform the research.

HOW TO APPLY?

Interested candidates should send their CV to:[e-mail]

SUBJECT: CV_BIOTECHNOLOGY_2025

DEADLINE: 5 December, 2025