Innovation Engineer In Biomethane

FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA

Organisation / Company FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 25 Jun 2025 - 17 : 14 (Europe / Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 16 Jun 2025 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

Description : The Sustainable Fuel group is seeking a Junior Innovation Engineer in the context of an industrial project with Naturgy (VAUTORACK). The main objective of the project is the experimental validation of a rack of innovative reactors for the conversion of biogas and hydrogen to biomethane in a real-site. The work is part of a broader effort to transfer innovative catalytic reactor technology to the market.

As part of our interdisciplinary team, you will support experimental validation activities, contribute to process design and optimization, and be involved in the installation, integration with other process units, and start-up of the reactor system. You will also collaborate closely with our industrial partners to ensure alignment with real-world implementation needs.

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience in a leading research environment working on biomethane technologies. You will work side by side with energy and industrial companies, gaining direct exposure to real-world innovation challenges and solutions. The position may also open the door to continued involvement in the project through the creation of a spin-off company currently under consideration.

Responsibilities :

• Integration of the prototype into a biogas plant, including systems for biogas cleaning, compression, electrolysis, gas monitoring, and gas evacuation.
• Experimental validation of the prototype under real operating conditions, specifically at the EDAR Pinto wastewater treatment plant (Madrid).
• Incorporation of technical improvements based on experimental results, with focus on performance optimization and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaboration with the research team to scale up pilot-level innovations the market.

Required documents :

Applicants must submit the following documents by email to and

Reference : Curriculum Vitae.

Motivation letter with relevant experience, qualifications and value proposition related to the vacancy.

Offer of job position :

We offer a temporary position within the framework of the VAUTORACK industrial project, in collaboration with Naturgy. Salaries will be paid in accordance with IREC’s salary policy, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience.

Where to apply

E-mail

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills / Qualifications

Qualifications and experience required :

Preferred :

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