Postdoctoral Researcher Position to work on “Co-processing of different types of organic waste by thermal and catalytic pyrolysis”

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

These positions are funded by the Spanish State Research Agency of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation through the Unit of Excellence “María de Maeztu” grant with reference number CEX2019-000931-M (2020-2023), awarded in the “Severo Ochoa Centres of Excellence” and the “María de Maeztu Units of Excellence” call 2019 of the Spanish State Programme for Knowledge Generation and Scientific and Technological Strengthening of the R&D&I System.

                                                                    

IMDEA Energy is opening a Postdoctoral Researcher Position for the Thermochemical Processes Unit. We are looking for talented and motivated candidates with strong background in thermochemical processes for wastes valorization and/or development of zeolite-based catalysts for applications closely related to pyrolysis. The requirements are as follows:

Your Tasks:

  • Research in the field of pyrolysis (both thermal and catalytic) of organic wastes.
  • Development, characterization and testing of new catalysts.
  • Communicate and disseminate research results through high-quality scientific channels including high impact scientific publications, presentation in congresses, etc.
  • Collaboration in writing project proposals to national and international calls related to the topic.
  • Supervision of PhD, Master or undergraduate students.
Requirements

Your Qualification, Experience and Skills:

  • Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering or related fields.
  • Solid background and proved experimental skills in thermochemical processes for wastes valorization (preferably, pyrolysis) and/or synthesis of zeolite-based catalysts with tailored acidic, chemical and textural properties.
  • Proven expertise in a variety of analytical techniques for pyrolysis products and/or catalysts characterization, such as XRD, thermogravimetry, TEM, SEM, CHNS/O, Gas physisorption, etc.
  • Good track of indexed scientific publications.
  • Experience in national and international research projects.
  • Accredited oral and written communication skills in English.
Selection Criteria
  • Adequacy of the candidate's training and experience to the requested profile.
  • Quality and impact of scientific publications.
  • Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.
  • Experience in national and international research projects.
  • Knowledge of English.
Conditions

Remuneration: Between 35.000€ – 38.000€ per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.

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

Expected Starting Date: During 2021

Duration of the contract: 2 years.
Workplace

Fundación IMDEA Energía. Mostoles, Madrid, Spain.
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.