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Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA)

Organisation/Company Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Research Field Environmental science » Water science Engineering » Chemical engineering Engineering » Civil engineering Chemistry Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions PhD Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 30 Jun 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020 Reference Number 101125304 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB

• Location: ICRA – Catalan Water Research Institute Foundation, Girona (Spain)
• Number of positions available: 1
• Scheduled start: 01/09/2025
• Expected Contract Duration: 44 months

OFFER DESCRIPTION

ICRA is offering one PhD position in the scope of the ERC Consolidator Grant project ELECTROmonoLITH (www.electromonolith.com ), Selective electrochemical separation and recovery of lithium and other metals using tailored monolith electrodes (the project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under Grant Agreement No 101125304), led by Prof. Jelena Radjenovic.

The successful applicant will work closely with the postdoctoral fellows and students employed at the project, as well as other researchers at ICRA working in the related fields. The applicant will also be exposed to a multidisciplinary research environment at ICRA, have access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, and enjoy collaboration opportunities with ICRA´s international academic and industrial partners.

The key objective of the project is to develop innovative electrode materials and electrochemical systems for separation and recovery of lithium and other critical raw materials (CRMs) from complex secondary sources and waste streams. The project is thus heavily focused on developing sustainable technologies for resource recovery.

KEY DUTIES

1.- Design and synthesis of functional monolith electrodes using different 3D printing techniques.

2.- Set-up and operation of experimental lab-scale electrochemical systems.

3.- Sample analysis, including inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and other techniques available at ICRA.

4.- Data analysis and interpretation, compilation of scientific reports and publications.

5.- Attendance of international conferences.

6.- As with all PhD students and postdoctoral fellows working at ICRA, a small portion of time will be allocated to communal services such as joint laboratory cleanings, etc.

Environmental engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a closely related field with a good track record.

Qualifications and Education Level:

Degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a closely related field.

Also, if the undergraduate degree itself does not allow access to post-graduate studies, MSc in water treatment/technologies, material science, chemistry or related areas is required.

Skills:

-Knowledge of water and wastewater engineering systems and/or material design for environmental engineering applications.

-Practical knowledge and skills in a technical research environment, in science and/or engineering disciplines

-Ability to efficiently learn new skills and gain knowledge within the scope of the position.

-Excellent skills in record keeping.

-Ability to attend to detail.

-Demonstrated skills in scientific report/manuscript writing.

-Excellent organisational skills.

-Ability to work effectively and independently with limited supervision, and as a member of a team.

-Self-motivated and able to resolve issues using own initiative.

-Good communication and organisational skills and ability to meet objectives within set deadlines.

Required Languages:

Fluency in English language (written and oral). Spanish, Catalan.

Experience in working on alike research and development projects related to the topics of the project (i.e., material design, electrochemical systems, metal and/or resource recovery) will be positively evaluated.

Laboratory experience and international experience will be also positively evaluated.

Moreover, interest in pursuing a PhD would be an asset.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages SPANISH

Languages CATALAN

Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.

International Environment: The opportunity to join a prestigious international research institution and become a member of a young and growing team.

Continuous training in a high-quality environment.

Selection process

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE & PROCESS

All Applications must be contain:

CV

DNI or NIE (valid and with work permit in Spain). If you do not have a NIE, please attach a statement that you commit to take the necessary steps to obtain a work and residence permit in Spain.

The deadline to submit the required documentation is 30/06/2025

Selection process:

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

Additional comments

In ICRA we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities and equality of opportunity and treatment is promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, creating a context favorable to diversity and to eradicate any type of direct or indirect discrimination based on age criteria (within the limits set by the Workers’ Statute), marital status, racial or ethnic origin, social status, religion or convictions, political tendency, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender expression, sexual characteristics, union membership or not, because of language, disability or because of sex, including any unfavorable treatment dispensed for the exercise of conciliation rights or co-responsibility of family and work life.

Recruitment will be carried out as provided for in Article 15 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/1995 of 24 March passing the text of the Workers’ Statute Act, in accordance with the provisions of Article 2 of Royal Decree 2720/98 of 18 December (B.O.E. 8 January 1999), Act nº 12/2001 of July 9 (B.O.E. 10 July) and concordant regulations.

The principle of equality between men and women is taken into account, in accordance with Article 14 of the Spanish Constitution, the EU Directive of 9 February 1976 and the provisions of the Agreement of the Council of Ministers of March 4, 2005, passing the Plan for gender equality in the General State Administration.

Universal accessibility for persons with disabilities is taken into account, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 1 of Act nº 51/2003 of 2 December on equal opportunities, and 7% of vacancies are reserved provided the candidates pass the selection processes and are able to accredit disability and compatibility in performing the tasks so that we will progressively reach 2% of the total workforce.

Ensures effective compliance with the rights to equal treatment and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and identity, gender expression or sexual characteristics of LGBTI people in the ICRA workplace, in accordance with Royal Decree 1026/ 2024, of October 8, which develops the planned set of measures for equality and non-discrimination of LGBTI people in companies.

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