Post-doc position at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (Madrid). BIOCTANE project.

Candidate requirements:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering (preferable but not mandatory)
• Research experience in the synthesis and characterization of catalysts
• Research experience in chemical valorisation of biomass towards biofuels and highly-added value products (in special in HDO reactions)
• Post-doctoral experience in research laboratories
• Participation in international projects (preferable but not mandatory)
• English language fluently

Activities:

• Coordination and supervision of project activities regarding to the preparation of catalysts and their catalytic assessment.
• Set-up of analytical procedures and catalyst characterization.
• Control of material and equipment, including order management and receipt of materials.
• Preparation of scientific-technical reports for the justification of the project.
• Proposal and preparation of scientific communications of various kinds: articles, communications to congresses, news, webcasts, etc.
• Co-supervision of PhD students (in collaboration with the Thesis Supervisors), as well as supervision of Bachelor and Master students in works related to the BIOCTANE project.
• Communication activities with the consortium.

Contract:

• Monthly gross salary: 3.100 € (12 instalments per year)
• Duration: 16 months
• Estimated starting date: 01/01/2025
• Timetable: Full time job (37.5 hours per week).