Research support technician 2025/CP/146

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

La Universidad de A Coruña busca un investigador para el proyecto 'Valorization of pollutants through their bioconversion into biofuels and bioproducts'. Este trabajo involucra la investigación en química, específicamente en la bioconversión de contaminantes en bioproductos, dentro del grupo BIOENGIN. Se ofrece un contrato permanente a tiempo parcial con un inicio previsto para septiembre de 2025, situado en el laboratorio de Ingeniería Química.

Formación

• Los candidatos deben tener experiencia documentada en investigación y manejo de laboratorio.
• Nivel de inglés: C1 preferido, B2 aceptado.

Responsabilidades

• Realizar trabajos de investigación sobre la bioconversión de contaminantes.
• Estudiar parámetros en biorreactores continuos y discontinuos.

Conocimientos

Manejo de equipos instrumentales

Tareas de investigación

Conocimientos de inglés

Educación

Título universitario relacionado con Ingeniería Química, Química

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company University of A Coruña Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 28 Jul 2025 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Reference Number 2025/CP/146 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Grant/funding reference: PID2023‐151067OB‐I00

Job title: Valorization of pollutants through their bioconversion into biofuels and bioproducts

Research line / Scientific‐technical services: Valorization and bioconversion of pollutants.

JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULE: Chem. Engin. Lab., Fac. Sciences & CICA (10h‐12h30, 16h30‐18h,Monday‐Friday).

DETAILS OF THE CALL

Tasks to perform:

The technician will carry out research work within the BIOENGIN group of the UDC. The experimental work will consist of the study, in continuous and discontinuous bioreactors, of parameters that influence the bioconversion of substrates into bioproducts with added value, for example, fatty acids, biopolymers, etc. Justification of the duration of the contract: The duration of the contract is sufficient to carry out the tasks described

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and others related to the above areas.

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Criteria and assessment of merits:

1.‐Academic record. Up to 25 points. The grade from the academic record will be taken and converted to a 25‐ point scale.

2.‐Master. Up to 15 points. The grade from the academic record will be taken and converted to a 15‐point scale.

3.‐Experience in handling instrumental and laboratory equipment, and in research tasks related to the application. Up to 15 points (0.5 points per month of experience). With a minimum experience of 12 months to obtain the maximum score.

4.‐Knowledge of English (official diplomas). Up to 5 points. C1 or higher 5 points. B2 or equivalent 2.5 points.

5.‐Personal interview with candidates(optional, in case ofscore differences of lessthan 2 points). Up to 20 points.

A waiting list will be generated with the candidates who obtain a minimum score of 40 points, excluding the interview score.

The merits alleged by the candidates must be documented, and a "letter of expression of interest" must be included.

Selection process

WHERE TO APPLY:UDC online services site. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Vice‐Rectorate for Research and Transference, and include the call reference.

DEADLINE:5 working days from the day following the publication of the call on the official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.

PLACE OF PUBLICATION OF RESULTS: Official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.

Additional comments

1. Copy of national identity document or passport

2. Copy of degree certificate in Spanish or English. If obtained out of Spain it must be apostilled/legalised.

3. CV.

4. Responsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled.

5. Responsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application

*If you are a candidate from abroad Spain, please contact [e-mail] for instructions on how to apply to this call.