Postdoctoral Researcher position to work on Sustainability and Energy Planning of Clean Fuels Production, Circular Systems and other Energy-Related Systems

IMDEA Energy Institute is a María de Maeztu Center of Excellence whose objective is to develop R&D activities in the fields of renewable energies and clean energy technologies by establishing strong links with leading companies in the energy sector. (www.energy.imdea.org).

Description

IMDEA Energy is opening a postdoctoral researcher position for the Systems Analysis Unit , looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on the Sustainability and Energy Planning of Clean Fuels Production, Circular Systems and other Energy-Related Systems in the MAD VUELA SOSTENIBLE project. In particular, the MAD VUELA SOSTENIBLE, a project granted by the Regional Government of Madrid, aims to research on new technologies to produce sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) with a low carbon footprint from wastes.

The requirements are as follows: 

Tasks Description:

  • Sustainability planning of systems for waste treatment and recycling, and clean fuels production.
  • Sustainability and energy planning of other energy-related systems.
  • Techno-economic assessment of energy and energy-related systems.
  • Life cycle assessment of energy and energy-related systems.
  • Dissemination and publication of research results in international scientific journals and conferences.
  • Supervision of undergraduate and graduate staff working in the R&D unit.
Requirements

Compulsory Requirements

  • PhD in Environmental, Energy or Chemical Engineering, Energy Planning, Enery economics or a related area.
  • Experience and solid background in sustainability and energy planning, as well as in specific software

Other merits to value:

  • Specific knowledge of sustainability and energy planning (energy systems modelling) software.
  • Knowledge of energy, energy-related and circular systems.
  • Knowledge of techno-economic modelling and assessment of energy and industrial processes/plants/systems.
  • Knowledge of life cycle assessment of energy and energy-related systems, with a focus on consequential life cycle assessment.
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Good track of indexed scientific publications according to PhD defence year.
  • Participation in networks, research projects and contracts in the field of sustainability and energy planning.
Selection Criteria
  • Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
  • Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
  • Knowledge of English.
  • Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.
Conditions

Remuneration: Between 38.000€ – 41.000€ Gross Salary per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.

*The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

Duration of the contract: Until 31st December 2026
Workplace

IMDEA Energía: Móstoles, Madrid.
Documents

Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates.

 

Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female  applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment.
IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.