Predoctoral Position for the Systems Analysis Unit to work on the assessment of novel waste-to-energy 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 Predoctoral Position for the Systems Analysis Unit to work on the assessment of novel waste-to-energy system to participate in the research project MADRID + CIRCULAR aimed at modelling and assessing technologies for the treatment of waste and the production of hydrogen.

The HUB MADRID +CIRCULAR project (“HUB in circular economy innovation from the Community of Madrid) is a regional project cofounded by the European Fund for the regional development to contribute on the improvement of the private-public cooperation in I+D+i within the RIS3 and FEDER programmes.

Tasks Description:

  • Review of current and future waste-to-energy systems and the environmental and economic feasibility for renewable energy production, with a focus on hydrogen production technologies.
  • Development of simulation models of the selected technologies, sustainability assessment of the technologies and the development of a circularity model of waste-to-energy options.
  • Dissemination and publication of research results in international scientific journals and conferences.
Requirements

Compulsory Requirements:

  • BSc in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
  • Official MSc - completed or in progress - in Industrial Organization, Industrial Management, Economy. Other Msc related to the profile of the job position may be considered.

Merits to value:

  • Knowledge of Aspen Plus simulation models or similar software.
  • Coding skills, mathematical modelling, optimization
  • Life cycle assessment, process economics, social LCA.
  • Participation in similar projects.
  • Publications related to this research topic.
  • Oral and written communication skills in English.
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 19.500€ – 22.000€ 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: One year with annual renewals depending on performance.
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.