Department : Teaching and Research Staff (Personal Docente e Investigador)
Research Field : Environmental science
Researcher Profile : First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions : Bachelor Positions
Country : Spain
Application Deadline : 28 Apr 2025 - 00 : 00 (Europe / Madrid)
Type of Contract : Permanent
Job Status : Part-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number : IND2023 / AMB-27477
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Technical and experimental tasks related to the project.
Preferred Merit
* Graduate (or pending final thesis) in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or similar fields.
* GPA and time taken to complete studies.
* Academic recognitions : Awards, honors, special mentions, or excellence scholarships.
* Additional training : Courses, workshops, or seminars related to this project (waste management, material analysis, environmental chemistry, etc.).
Technical Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of specialized software.
Publications and Outreach
It is recommended to include a motivation letter.
It is recommended to provide contact information (email and phone) for at least two references.
Languages
* SPANISH : Good
* ENGLISH : Good
Research Field
Environmental science
Additional Information
* Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a research environment at a prestigious university.
* Possibility of professional growth, including progression to a PhD position with improved conditions.
* Training in laboratory techniques, chemical analysis, and environmental material characterization.
* Collaboration with an experienced research team and industry-related projects.
* Competitive salary (1105.06 € / month) for a 30-hour / week research position in Madrid.
* Expected end of contract : 22 / 12 / 2026
Eligibility Criteria
* Previous Experience will be valued :
* Internships or professional experience : Experience in laboratories, companies, or projects related to waste management, material analysis, environmental chemistry, etc.
* Participation in R&D research projects at universities or research centers.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis on topics related to the project (waste management, material analysis, environmental chemistry...), especially experimental work.
* Bachelor’s degree (or pending final thesis) in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
Selection Process
* Evaluation of academic background, relevant experience, and technical skills.
* Consideration of additional qualifications such as research experience, software skills, and English proficiency.
* Candidates may be required to submit a motivation letter and provide references.
* Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview.
Additional Comments
Execution of technical and experimental tasks, ensuring the quality and reproducibility of experiments necessary for studies on the recovery and recycling of residual materials (mixed construction-demolition fines : CDF).
Responsibilities
* Preparation and characterization of CDF samples (size and density separation, determination of physical and chemical properties, leaching and hazard assessment).
* Data organization.
* Support in optimizing material separation methods, chemical analyses (such as ion chromatography, analytical electrodes, titrations, electron microscopy, thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction and fluorescence, and / or mass spectrometry).
* Execution of application tests, such as incorporating residues into mortars or assessing their use as soil amendments.
The technician will also contribute to report preparation and the dissemination of results in conferences and journals, although to a lesser extent.
The work will be carried out under the supervision of two tenured university professors and a Ph.D. student, within the recognized research group “Clays and Environmental Control.”
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