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SECAT-News-Oferta laboral-Post-doc position at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (Madrid). BIOCTANE project.

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

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– Deadline for applications: November 15th, 2024 –

BIOCTANE_Synergetic integration of biotechnology and thermochemical catalysis for the cascade conversion of organic waste to jet-fuel

Chemical and Environmental Engineering research group at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid is recruiting one post-doc position to be involved in the activities of the BIOCTANE project.

DATA OF THE PROJECT:

Project Title: BIOCTANE._Synergetic integration of BIOteChnology and thermochemical CaTalysis for the cAscade coNvErsion of organic waste to jet-fuel

Duration: 4 years

Starting: 01/11/2022

Finishing: 31/10/2026

Financing Entity: European Commission

Main Researchers: Dr. Juan A. Melero (juan.melero@urjc.es), Dr. Gabriel Morales (gabriel.morales@urjc.es)

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).

Contact:

Interested applicants should contact with Prof. Melero via e-mail sending his/her CV before November 15th, 2024.

Please use as object of your e-mail “Application for a post-doc position at BIOCTANE project”.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an on-line interview.