Microalgae Biotechnology Technician

Universidad Politecnica de Cartagena; España; On-site; PHP 2,238,000 - 2,603,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidad Politecnica de Cartagena invites applications for the position of Phytoplankton Ecology / Microalgae researcher. The role focuses on development and oversight of a cooperative project, field and lab work, and cultivation of microalgae in various settings.

The position is full-time with a 35-hour workweek and a competitive salary. Required education includes biology/marine sciences and master’s degrees in related environmental fields; English knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Marine Sciences or Environmental Sciences.
• Master's degrees in Environmental and Sustainable Process Engineering; Nutrition and Food Safety; or Marine Ecosystems management.
• Degree recognition for foreign degrees if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Field and laboratory work.
• Installation and maintenance of tubular and raceway photobioreactors.
• Isolation of microalgal strains.
• Acquisition of strains from culture collections.
• Microalgal cultivation in the laboratory and scaling up to large volumes.
• Biomass harvesting.
• Biomass evaluation and characterization.
• Laboratory analysis.
• Conducting experiments in the laboratory, greenhouse facilities, and in the field.
• Data processing, report writing, scientific outreach, and communication of results.

Skills

Biology

Marine sciences

Environmental sciences

Laboratory techniques

Field work

Data analysis

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences

Master's Degree in Environmental and Sustainable Process Engineering

Master's Degree in Nutrition and Food Safety

Master's Degree in Analysis and Management of Mediterranean Ecosystems (Marine Management)

Job description

Organisation/Company Universidad Politecnica de Cartagena Research Field Biological sciences » Biodiversity Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 29 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 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

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CARTAGENA , A CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IS ANNOUNCED FOR THE HIRING OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF (GROUP I) FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES IN THE RESEARCH AREA OF PHYTOPLANKTON/MICROALGAE ECOLOGY (CODE: C-036/26).

Deadline for submission of applications: September 29.

TITLE OF THE POSITION OFFERED: Development and oversight of an agricultural cooperative project

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Indefinite.

PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY: GROUP I. Bachelor's Degree Holder.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Marine Sciences,
• Environmental Sciences.

In the case of degrees obtained abroad (including EU degrees), applicants must provide proof that they hold the corresponding recognition or credential attesting to the equivalence of their degree, if applicable.

OTHER REQUISITES:

• Master's Degree in Environmental and Sustainable Process Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Nutrition and Food Safety.
• Master's Degree in Analysis and Management of Mediterranean Ecosystems (Specialization in Marine Management) or equivalent degrees.

WEEKLY DEDICATION: This will be a full time position, and the workweek will consist of 35 hours, from Monday to Friday.

GROSS ANNUAL REMUNERATION: The employee will receive an annual gross salary of 30.958,48 euros.

PROJECT TITLE: Phytoplankton Ecology / Microalgae.

DURATION: The term of this contract will be contingent upon the availability of budgetary funds for the aforementioned line of research.

Current R&D&I activity:

Project: “BIOTECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO THE TREATMENT OF SWINE MANURE ON PIG FARMS TO REDUCE ITS POLLUTION POTENTIAL,” reference GMM07, funded by the Biodiversity Foundation, F.S.P., as part of the competitive grant program aimed at restoring the ecological functionality of the Mar Menor through environmental improvements in livestock farming, and the Framework of Priority Actions to Restore the Mar Menor (MAPMM). Budget line 30.05.18.Y007 541A 642.10 (code: 2026/00137/001).

INTENDED DATE OF DEPUTY EMPLOYMENT: 01/10/2026.

Tasks to be carried out

• Field and laboratory work.
• Installation and maintenance of tubular and raceway photobioreactors.
• Isolation of microalgal strains.
• Acquisition of strains from culture collections.
• Microalgal cultivation in the laboratory and scaling up of cultivation to large volumes.
• Biomass harvesting.
• Biomass evaluation and characterization.
• Laboratory analysis.
• Conducting experiments in the laboratory, in greenhouse facilities, and in the field.
• Data processing, report writing, scientific outreach, and communication of results.

PLACE OF WORK: Higher Technical School of Naval and Ocean Engineering (ETSINO).

Merits to be assessed and evaluation criteria

• Academic Background (5%): Preference will be given to courses and achievements related to the job profile. The grade point average (GPA) will be taken into account.
• Special consideration will be given to degrees and courses related to the scope of the contract.
• Specific Training (10%): Courses, seminars, workshops, certificates, and other training activities related to the cultivation and characterization of microalgae, laboratory analytical techniques, environmental monitoring, design and management of cultivation facilities, as well as other courses related to the job profile, will be evaluated.
• Professional experience (50%): Verifiable experience in microalgae cultivation will be given preference. Participation in projects carried out for companies and public institutions in the field of microalgae cultivation and characterization: isolation of strains, cultivation in the laboratory and in large-scale open-air facilities. Ecophysiological characterization and participation in microalgae monitoring programs. Use of analytical techniques for the characterization of microalgae and assessment of water quality.
• Languages (5%): Knowledge of English will be viewed favorably.