Job Information Organisation/Company: Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) Department: Science Faculty, Chemical Engineering Department Research Field: Engineering;
Environmental science; Technology Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: PhD Positions Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country: Spain Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 37,5 Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Establish relationships between the composition of different waste streams (agri-food, animal-derived, lignocellulosic, and plastic wastes) and their behavior during the hydrothermal liquefaction process. Identify and validate operating conditions that maximize process efficiency and product quality. Investigate strategies aimed at improving biocrude quality and enhancing its valorization potential. Design integrated strategies for process water treatment. Where to apply https://www.uam.es/uam/investigacion/ofertas-empleo/contrato-fpi2026-mam Requirements Research Field: Engineering Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Research Field: Environmental science Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Research Field: Technology Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Chemistry, and a Master’s degree in a related field. Relevance of the candidate’s qualifications and experience to the tasks to be carried out within the project. Specific Requirements Professional experience related to the project’s area of work. International mobility experience and international exposure. Languages: ENGLISH Level: Good Additional Information Benefits € 2121.34 gross per month Eligibility criteria Evaluation of the candidate's academic record and curriculum vitae. Additional comments Applications to this offer must compulsory be registered through the online application system of UAM. Nevertheless, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the PI beforehand to discuss their suitability for the position, and to seek for assistance with the online application system. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Country: Spain State/Province: MADRID City: Madrid Postal Code: 28031 Contact State/Province: Madrid City: Madrid Website: http://www.uam.es/ss/Satellite/es/home/ Street: C/ Einstein 3 Postal Code: 28049 E-Mail: angelf.mohedano@uam.es
