HRS2025 / 268 Investigador predoctoral / Predoctoral researcher

Organisation / Company UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID Department HRS4R Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 27 May 2025 - 20 : 00 (Europe / Madrid) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 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

• Applied simulation for the design of new processes and products
• Development and application of machine learning tools in the process industry
• Sustainability analysis (techno-economic, environmental, and social) of processes and products
• Advanced strategies for the extraction of biocompounds from agri-food waste
• General research tasks (scientific article writing, oral presentation of results, document management, etc.)

Where to apply

E-mail

Requirements

Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Industrial engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills / Qualifications

• Proven advanced knowledge in process simulation using commercial software (e.g., Aspen Plus, Hysys) is essential
• Proven advanced knowledge in techno-economic and environmental analysis of processes is essential
• Knowledge of python and machine learning techniques (e.g., Python libraries such as Keras, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, etc.) and other techniques related to the position will be valued
• Knowledge of advanced biocompound extraction techniques (microwave and ultrasound) from agri-food wastes will be valued.

Specific Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Chemistry

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

In a first phase, the requirements related to the degree (essential Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Chemistry), computer skills, and the required language (essential Spanish level C1 or native language; high level of english will be valued) will be assessed. If necessary, interviews may be conducted with the candidates to evaluate their transversal skills and suitability for the project tasks.

The scoring will be : 25 points for the degree, 20 points for the language, 30 points for computer skills (simulation, techno-economic and environmental analysis, Python, and machine learning), 15 points for extraction techniques, and 10 points for transversal skills

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Work Location(s)

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