University Institute of Chemical Process Engineering
Organisation / Company : Universidad de Alicante
Department : University Institute of Chemical Process Engineering
Research Field : Chemistry » Other
Researcher Profile : First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions : Master Positions
Country : Spain
Application Deadline : 10 Mar 2025 - 23 : 59 (Europe / Madrid)
Type of Contract : Temporary
Job Status : Full-time
Hours Per Week : 37.5
Offer Starting Date : 25 Feb 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number : CRIPROM / 2023 / 3
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Applications are invited by the University of Alicante President to participate in a recruitment process for research staff (contract type : fixed-term contract; job category : pre-doctoral researcher) to collaborate with the project “Fully biodegradable starch-based plastics for single-use products as a contribution to environment protection and a circular economy”.
First. General terms.
- The purpose of this call is to recruit research staff (job category : pre-doctoral researcher) for the project “Fully biodegradable starch-based plastics for single-use products as a contribution to environment protection and a circular economy”.
- The project in which the successful applicant(s) will collaborate, as well as the number of available vacancies and the characteristics of the job role, are set out in the annex hereto.
- The panel in charge of the recruitment process may decide to create a talent pool including candidates whose applications were unsuccessful but who participated in all the stages of the recruitment process and, where applicable, passed the relevant test.
Second. Requirements for applicants.
Hold or be in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or in Chemical Engineering plus an official Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or any other Master’s degree with equivalent content.Have a document confirming that the relevant official approval or statement of comparability has been secured for overseas qualifications.Meet the academic requirements necessary for admission to the University of Alicante PhD programme in Chemical Engineering.Not hold a PhD awarded by a Spanish or foreign university.Be a Spanish national or be in one of the situations listed in article 57 of Royal Legislative Decree 5 / 2015.Be at least 16 years of age and not exceed the maximum compulsory retirement age.Possess the physical and mental capacities necessary for the performance of the corresponding functions or tasks.Not have been dismissed by disciplinary proceedings from the service of any of the Public Administrations.Third. Submission of applications.
By submitting their application, candidates confirm that the information provided in the application is true and that they meet all the requirements set out in the call for applications.
Sixth. Two-stage selection system : Merit-based assessment and personal interview, which may be conducted in English.
Project CRIPROM / 2023 / 3 funded by the Valencia Region Government’s Department of Education, Universities and Employment
Number of job vacancies : one.Job position : pre-doctoral researcher.Working hours : 37.5 hours / week in morning / afternoon sessions.Remuneration : €1,347.86 gross / monthly.Initial duration of the contract : 1 year.Tasks to be carried out :Formulation of biodegradable plastic foamsCharacterisation of plastics and foamsPreparation of reports on resultsPreparation of scientific texts and reportsAttendance at conferencesThird. Job profile.
Preference will be given to those with :
Experience in preparing foams based on biodegradable polymers.Knowledge of English.Official Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or any other official Master’s degree with equivalent content.Please note that you must use the University of Alicante's standard CV format which is mandatory and is available on the University's website.
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