Predoctoral research

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid); España; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) invites applications for a First Stage Researcher position in the Chemical Engineering Department. The project focuses on waste streams and hydrothermal liquefaction, aiming to improve process efficiency and biocrude valorization while designing integrated water treatment strategies.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or chemistry and a master’s degree in a related field, plus relevant experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Chemistry.
• Master’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships between the composition of different waste streams and their behavior during hydrothermal liquefaction.
• Identify operating conditions that maximize process efficiency and product quality.
• Investigate strategies to improve biocrude quality and valorization potential.
• Design integrated strategies for process water treatment.

Skills

International mobility experience

Project experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Industrial/Environmental Engineering or Chemistry

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Organisation/Company Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) Department Science Faculty, Chemical Engineering Department Research Field Engineering Environmental science 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 Jan 2027 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

• Establish relationships between the composition of different waste streams (agri-food, animal-derived, lignocellulosic, and plastic wastes) and their behavior during the hydrothermal liquefaction process.
• Identify and validate operating conditions that maximize process efficiency and product quality.
• Investigate strategies aimed at improving biocrude quality and enhancing its valorization potential.
• Design integrated strategies for process water treatment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Chemistry, and a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Relevance of the candidate’s qualifications and experience to the tasks to be carried out within the project.

Specific Requirements

• Professional experience related to the project’s area of work.
• International mobility experience and international exposure.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Evaluation of the candidate's academic record and curriculum vitae.

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