Predoc, Chemical engineering

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid); España; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) position within the Department of Chemical Engineering. The role focuses on advanced water treatment processes and catalyst development.

The project includes development and characterisation of structured catalysts with iron nanoparticles, application of advanced oxidation for micropollutants, and scale-up to pilot-plant scale, with a 37.5-hour work week and a temporary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Waste Management and Wastewater Treatment.
• Languages: ENGLISH Level Good.

Responsibilities

• Research on advanced water treatment processes.
• Development and characterisation of structured catalysts incorporating supported iron nanoparticles.
• Application of advanced oxidation processes for the removal of micropollutants.
• Scale-up of optimised catalytic systems to pilot-plant scale.

Skills

English (Good)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Waste Management and Wastewater Treatment

Job description

Organisation/Company Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) Department Faculty of Sciences, Department of Chemical Engineering Research Field Chemistry Environmental science Engineering Technology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Research on advanced water treatment processes.

• Development and characterisation of structured catalysts incorporating supported iron nanoparticles.
• Application of advanced oxidation processes for the removal of micropollutants.
• Scale-up of optimised catalytic systems to pilot-plant scale.

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Waste Management and Wastewater Treatment

Specific Requirements

Research experience in environmental technologies, particularly in water and soil treatments.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

Additional comments