Job offer

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 20.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute in Spain, the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, is offering a full-time PhD position focused on the innovative recycling of photovoltaic cells. The project involves recovery of critical raw materials and strategic metals. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's in Chemical Engineering and have research experience in this field, with proficiency in English, Spanish, and additional languages being an advantage. Applications are open until June 27, 2025.

Formación

• 1-4 years of research experience required in a relevant field.
• Good command of English, basic knowledge of Italian, French, and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research on upcycling of silicon-based photovoltaic cells.
• Participate in scientific and technical meetings.

Conocimientos

Research in PV panels recycling

Educación

Master in Chemical Engineering: Process Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universidad Complutense de Madrid Department Chemical and Materials Engineering Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 27 Jun 2025 - 13:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 20 Jun 2025 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

Up recycling of Si based photovoltaic cells

PV solar cells demetalization for the recovery of high purity silicon

Recovery of Al, Ag, Cu, Ga, In, in photovoltaic cells

Valorization and removal of polymers and encapsulants from photovoltaic cells

Strategic metal and critical raw materials recovery by adsorption

Experience in research related to PV panels recycling

Participation in scientific and technical meetings

Master in Chemical Engineering: Process Engineering

Posgraduate academic records

Languages ITALIAN Level Basic

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages SPANISH Level Mother Tongue

Languages FRENCH Level Basic

Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Facultad de Ciencias Químicas. Universidad Complutense de Madrid Country Spain State/Province Madrid City MADRID Postal Code 28040 Street Avda Complutense s/n