Predoctoral Researcher: Enzymes for Biopolymer Degradation & Recycling

University of Santiago de Compostela; España; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

CIQUS - Center for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials in Spain is seeking a Predoctoral Research Staff member. The role involves identifying, characterizing, and producing transgenic enzymes capable of degrading PHAs and related polymers, within the BIOMAPS project.

Applicants must be enrolled in the PhD Program in Advances in Microbial and Parasitic Biology for the 2026/2027 academic year at the University of Santiago de Compostela.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Microbiology and Biotechnology or Applied Genetics.
• Applicants must be enrolled in the PhD Program in Advances in Microbial and Parasitic Biology in the academic year 2026/2027 at University of Santiago de Compostela.

Responsibilities

• Predoctoral research staff for identification, characterization and transgenic production of enzymes capable of degrading PHAs and their vitrimerize polymers, study of biodegradation mechanisms and optimization of degradation and recycling processes within BIOMAPS project.
• Support and contribute to the BIOMAPS project by applying molecular biology and biotechnological approaches to enzyme production and degradation studies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Microbiology and Biotechnology or Applied Genetics

Job description

CIQUS - Center for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials in Spain is seeking a Predoctoral Research Staff member. The role involves identifying, characterizing, and producing transgenic enzymes capable of degrading PHAs and related polymers, within the BIOMAPS project.

Applicants must be enrolled in the PhD Program in Advances in Microbial and Parasitic Biology for the 2026/2027 academic year at the University of Santiago de Compostela.