Hosting offer for MSCA PF 2025 applicant – Environmental Biotechnology – Join GICOM at UAB (Spain)

Organisation / Company Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Department Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Biològica i Ambiental Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Technology » Environmental technology Technology » Biotechnology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 31 Jul 2025 - 17 : 00 (Europe / Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

MSCA PF 2025 Opportunity – Join GICOM at UAB (Spain)

Join GICOM Research Group at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Spain

Are you an ambitious postdoctoral researcher seeking to advance your scientific career in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and impact-driven environment? The GICOM Research Group at the Department of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering , UAB , is looking for excellent candidates to jointly apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF) 2025 .

We are committed to supporting high-quality MSCA-PF applications aligned with our core research themes. If you are motivated by sustainability, circular economy, and biotechnology-driven environmental solutions, we warmly invite you to consider a two-year research stay with us in Barcelona, Spain.

Research Lines of Interest

We are particularly interested in collaborating with candidates working on innovative topics related to :

• Solid-State Fermentation (SSF) of organic waste for bioproducts (e.g., biosurfactants, biostimulants, biopesticides)
• Anaerobic digestion and biogas upgrading
• Environmental nanotechnology for process intensification or pollutant removal
• Composting and strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation
• Biodegradability (aerobic and anaerobic) of waste and new materials

About GICOM – What Are We?

GICOM (Composting Research Group) is an internationally recognized research group founded in 2000, with a mission to transform organic waste into value through biotechnological innovation. While originally focused on composting, GICOM has evolved into a multidisciplinary platform driving sustainable resource recovery and bioproduct development through Solid-State Fermentation , Anaerobic Digestion , and Nanotechnology-enabled environmental engineering .

Our current focus is on :

• Biotechnological valorisation of organic waste into high-value compounds
• Pilot-scale development of SSF and anaerobic digestion systems
• Integrated process monitoring , with emphasis on gas emissions and product quality
• Bridging fundamental research (TRL 1–2) and applied demonstrations (TRL 5–6)
• Co-creation with industries and public authorities to deploy circular solutions

GICOM operates within a strong collaborative ecosystem and benefits from state-of-the-art laboratories, bioreactors, and analytical facilities.

As an MSCA PF candidate hosted by GICOM at the UAB, you will benefit from a supportive and collaborative research environment that maximizes your chances of success :

• Experienced scientific supervision from seniorresearchers actively involved in EU-funded projects, including successful supervision of previous MSCA PF fellows
• Comprehensive support throughout the MSCA PF application process (scientific, administrative, and strategic)
• Close collaboration with UAB’s International Projects Office , which offers expert consultation, and full administrative support throughout the MSCA submission process
• Access to advanced laboratory facilities and pilot-scale systems , covering solid-state fermentation, anaerobic digestion, composting, and environmental nanotechnology
• Personalized training and career development opportunities , including research, innovation, communication, and project management skills
• Strong connections with industry, public institutions, and EU research networks , fostering applied research and impact pathways
• A flexible, inclusive, and international working environment , located on a vibrant, green campus near Barcelona
• Full access to UAB’s institutional services , including language courses, gym, libraries, and more

Barcelona offers a vibrant international community, excellent transport links, and high quality of life – ideal for researchers and their families.

How to Apply?

If you are interested in preparing a joint MSCA PF 2025 application with GICOM, please contact us by 31 July 2025 .

• A brief motivation statement (research interests + how they align with GICOM)
• Optionally, a short research idea / concept relevant to our themes

We look forward to welcoming passionate researchers who wish to contribute to a more sustainable and circular future.

Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineeringTechnology » Environmental technologyTechnology » Biotechnology Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 2 Company / Institute Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) Country Spain State / Province Barcelona City Bellaterra Postal Code 08193 Street Edifici Q, Carrer de les Sitges, 08193 Barcelona

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