Technician in biological fermentation processes. (Ref. 30267510037)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; On-site; PHP 1,307,000 - 1,743,000; Part time

Job summary

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) BarcelonaTECH invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) position in Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering. The role centers on developing and optimizing biological fermentation processes to transform organic waste into bioplastics, with emphasis on experimental design and data interpretation.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor Degree or equivalent, with experience in microbiology, molecular biology techniques, and laboratory work,

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience in microbiology and laboratory techniques.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret results.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the design and execution of experiments.
• Perform analysis and interpretation of results.

Skills

Analysis of biological samples

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Technology » Biotechnology Biological sciences » Biological engineering Environmental science » Natural resources management Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 21 Sep 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 30267510037 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Develop and optimize biological fermentation processes for the recovery of organic waste into bioplastics.

Functions to be developed:

• Carry out the design and execution of experiments.
• Perform analysis and interpretation of results.

Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field Environmental science » Natural resources management Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Analysis of biological samples.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• Microbiology and study of Microbiomes.
• Microbiology and study of Microbiomes.
• Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques.

Professional Experience:

• In research Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology or Environmental Engineering.
• In the implementation of academic research projects.
• Have worked in laboratory environments.
• Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

Other requirements to consider:

• International experience will be valued.

Languages CATALAN Level Basic

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages SPANISH Level Good

Research Field Engineering » Civil engineeringBiological sciences » Biological engineeringEnvironmental science » Natural resources management Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.

The CVs will be assessed according the following general criteria:

• The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold: 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
• 1 point for required speciality.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technic competences.
• 1 point for organisational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.

The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:

• Threshold: 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria.

Selection process

The planned selection process is as follows:

• The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc ...
• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.

Additional comments

Remember that the resume should not include any personal data or photographs.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DECA) Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08034 Street Jordi Girona, 1-3 Geofield