Researcher on Bioremediation technologies assisted by nanocomposites for contaminated soils

UniOvi; España; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UniOvi in Spain is offering a temporary full-time research position for an early-stage researcher. The project focuses on bioremediation technologies using nanocomposites to treat contaminated soils, with an emphasis on environmental health biotechnology and related fields.

The candidate will perform and assist in lab and field experiments, analyze soil samples, and contribute to metagenomic studies, under the supervision of the Oficina de Proyectos Europeos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology or Biochemistry and a Master's degree in Environmental and Health Biotechnology, or equivalent combining bachelor's and master's level.
• Research area: Bioremediation technologies assisted by nanocomposites for contaminated soils

Responsibilities

• Assist bioremediation experiments using nanocomposites and other amendments in laboratory and field settings.
• Advanced studies on nanoparticle–microorganism interactions.
• Soil analyses including metagenomic studies.
• Biotechnological applications.

Skills

Bioremediation

Nanocomposites

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology or Biochemistry

Master's Degree in Environmental and Health Biotechnology

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIOVI Department Oficina de Proyectos Europeos Research Field Environmental science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 4 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 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other) Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A contract is offered for a Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology or Biochemistry and a Master's Degree in Environmental and Health Biotecnology, or equivalent qualification combining bachelor's and master's level. Research area: Bioremediation technologies assisted by nanocomposites for contaminated soils

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology or Biochemistry and a Master's Degree in Environmental and Health Biotecnology, or equivalent qualification combining bachelor's and master's level. Research area: Bioremediation technologies assisted by nanocomposites for contaminated soils

Languages SPANISH Level Mother Tongue

Research Field Environmental science Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS, up to 3 points;

• Average grade of Bachelor's Degree transcript, up to 1.5 points.
• Average grade of Master's Degree transcript, up to 1.5 points.

PROFESSIONAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE, up to 3 points;

• Participation in research projects and/or contracts related to the subject of the research: 0.5 points per year, up to 1.5 points.
• Scientific publications related to the subject of the research in journals indexed in JCR: 0.5 points per publication, up to 1.5 points.

IN PERSON INTERVIEW, up to 3 points

OTHER MERITS, up to 1 point.

• Research stays at foreign research centers related to the subject of the research: 0.25 points, if the total duration of the stays exceeds 3 months.
• Doctoral studies (ongoing or completed) related to the subject of the research: 0.25 points.
• Participation in international conferences, publications in books, or articles not indexed in JCR on topics related to the subject of the research: 0.1 points per item, up to a maximum of 0.5 points.

Selection process

Additional comments

Tasks to be performed: Assisted bioremediation experiments using nanocomposites and other amendments in laboratory and field settings. Advanced studies on nanoparticle–microorganism interactions. Soil analyses including metagenomic studies. Biotechnological applications.