Offer Description
Applications are invited by the University of Alicante President to create a pre-shortlist of candidates for the recruitment of research staff (contract type: fixed-term contract;
job category: pre-doctoral researcher) to collaborate with the project “Design of novel photocatalysts for N₂O abatement in industrial streams (PHOTOBAT)” of the University Institute for Materials Research. Reference: I-PI 71-25
Pursuant to the provisions on the regulations governing calls for applications of research staff to cover a contractual research position, approved by the Governing Council of 29 June 2021 (BOUA of 30 June 2021) and with instructions of the University of Alicante Offices of the Registrar and the Comptroller, which establish the mandatory use of electronic means for the submission of applications, documentation, payment of fees, communications, notifications and all other procedures of the selection procedures for the temporary contractual administrative and services staff and research staff and other general applicable regulations, the University of Alicante calls for applications in accordance with the following terms:
First. General terms
* 1.1. The purpose of this call is to create a pre-shortlist of candidates for the recruitment of research staff (job category: pre-doctoral researcher) for the project “Design of novel photocatalysts for N₂O abatement in industrial streams (PHOTOBAT)”.
* 1.2. 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.
* 1.3. 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. In such a case, the panel may set a minimum score for candidates to be placed in the pool. The pool will list candidates in descending order of score. Candidates in the pool may be contacted if a successful applicant does not accept the position offered or, after accepting it, is on a temporary leave of absence, resigns or is dismissed. If candidates are offered a position, they will be contacted in the order listed in the pool. The candidate(s) selected for the job position(s) will be added to the talent pool at the end of their contract(s). Their position on the list will be determined by the score they achieved during the recruitment process.
* In accordance with the provisions of the agreement of the Governing Council of 27 January 2022, which approves the University of Alicante 4th Plan for equal opportunities between women and men, and with article 61.2. f) of Valencia Government Law 4/2021, of 16 April, of the Valencian Civil Service it is hereby stated that the percentage distribution in the contractual job vacancies of pre-doctoral researcher for research projects is 48.66% for women and 51.34% for men, so there is no under-representation of either sex in this job category.
Second. Requirements for applicants
* Compliance with the requirements listed below must always refer to the date of expiry of the deadline for the submission of applications and must be maintained until the date of entering into the contract. Applicants must:
* 2.1. Hold or be in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or in Chemical Engineering (Spanish MECES level 2 or EQF level 6) plus an official Master’s degree in Chemistry, in Electrochemistry: Science and Technology, in Chemical Engineering, in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research, in Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry, in Medicinal Chemistry or in Materials Science (Spanish MECES level 3 or EQF level 7), or any other official Master’s degree with equivalent content. Applicants who are not in possession of the degree certificate must provide proof of payment of the diploma issuing fee or submit an academic certificate stating that they have completed all the studies leading to the award of said certificate.
* 2.2. Have a document (if the required qualification was obtained overseas) confirming that the relevant official approval or statement of comparability has been secured. In the event of qualifications obtained overseas for which the relevant official approval, statement of comparability or recognition has not been secured by the application deadline, the applicant will be required to present evidence that, prior to entering into contract, they have initiated the official approval, comparability or recognition process. In such cases, any supporting documents relating to the qualification that are in a language other than those with official status in the Valencia Region must be accompanied by a sworn translation;
otherwise, the applicant may be excluded from the process.
* 2.3. Meet the academic requirements necessary for admission to the University of Alicante PhD programme in Materials Science (Spanish MECES level 4 or EQF level 8). Proof of admission to the doctoral programme must be submitted when entering into the contract.
* 2.4. Not hold a PhD awarded by a Spanish or foreign university.
* 2.5. Candidates who were previously employed under a pre-doctoral contract can only take part in this recruitment process if the period of the previous pre-doctoral contract(s) did not exceed 12 months.
* 2.6. Be a Spanish national or be in one of the situations listed in article 57 of Royal Legislative Decree 5/2015, of 30 October, which approves the revised text of the Act on the Basic Statute of Public Employees. In the case established in point 4 of this article, when entering into the employment contract, the successful applicant must be a legal resident in Spain.
* 2.7. Have a good command of any of the official languages of the Valencia Region for the performance of the job.
* 2.8. Be at least 16 years of age and not exceed the maximum compulsory retirement age.
* 2.9. Possess the physical and mental capacities and aptitudes that are necessary for the performance of the corresponding functions or tasks, for which, prior to the signing of the contract, a medical certificate must be provided certifying the possession of said capacities and aptitudes. Medical examinations may be carried out through the medical assistance provided by the University of Alicante Occupational Health Service.
* 2.10. Not have been dismissed by disciplinary proceedings from the service of any of the Public Administrations or of the constitutional or statutory bodies of the Spanish Autonomous Regions, nor have been totally or specially disqualified for public employment by a court decision. Nationals of another State must not be in a situation of disqualification or equivalent, nor have been subjected to a disciplinary or equivalent sanction that prevents, under the same terms, access to public employment in the relevant State.
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. They also undertake to provide proof that the information contained in the application is true and correct.
* Any supporting documents submitted in a language other than those with official status in the Valencia Region must be accompanied by a sworn translation. Otherwise, said supporting documents may be excluded or not considered.
* Merits for which no valid proof has been provided by the deadline for candidates to correct their applications after publication of the provisional list of accepted and rejected candidates will not be taken into account.
* At any point during the process, candidates may be required to present the originals of the submitted documents and, where applicable, the sworn translation of said documents.
Sixth. Two-stage selection system
* Two-stage merit-based assessment and personal interview, which may be conducted in English. The interview may be recorded. The score awarded for the interview, which is mandatory, will range from 0 to 2.
* Applicants of Spanish nationality must prove their identity by presenting their Spanish ID, passport, driving licence or other acceptable document. Applicants who are not Spanish nationals must prove their identity with a valid document from their country of origin or residence.
* The panel may decide to create a talent pool including candidates whose applications were unsuccessful, in accordance with section 1.4 of this call for applications.
ANNEX: PURPOSE OF CALL I-PI 71-25 AND JOB PROFILE
Grant UAIND24-14-I2 co-funded by the Office of the University of Alicante Vice President for Research, the Valencia Region Government’s Department of Education, Culture, Universities and Employment, and the company SUEZ Aria Technologies
This project is conducted under the grant programme for pre-doctoral training in collaboration with companies, within the 2024 funding programme for the promotion of research and knowledge transfer at the University of Alicante, regulating different types of funding for the promotion of scientific research, technological development and innovation at the University of Alicante.
1. Project in which the successful applicant will collaborate
* 1.1. Name of the project: “Design of novel photocatalysts for N₂O abatement in industrial streams (PHOTOBAT)”.
* 1.2. Reference: UAIND24-14-I2.
* 1.3. Funding agency: Office of the University of Alicante Vice President for Research and Valencia Region Government’s Department of Education, Culture, Universities and Employment.
* 1.4. Co-funding agency: Company SUEZ Aria Technologies.
* 1.5. Dept. / Institute: University Institute for Materials Research.
2. Number of vacancies and features of the job vacancy
* 2.1. Entering into the employment contract with the University of Alicante, as well as its terms and conditions, will be subject to the receipt of the funding for the project from the relevant agencies.
* 2.2. Number of job vacancies: one.
* 2.3. Job position: pre-doctoral researcher.
* 2.4. Working hours: 37.5 hours/week in morning/afternoon sessions.
* 2.5. Remuneration: €1,354.46 gross/monthly during the first and second year of the contract (plus extra payments in accordance with current regulations).
* 2.6. Estimated duration of the contract: up to 36 months. The structure of the contract is described, including university and company involvement, and the doctoral timetable.
* 2.7. Tasks to be carried out: the successful applicant will collaborate in the PHOTOBAT project and undertake doctoral training to pursue a doctoral thesis, with tasks including design and development of heterogeneous catalysts for N₂O abatement, selection of active phases and supports, evaluation of synthesis variables, catalyst characterization, and evaluation of catalytic activity.
3. Job profile
* 3.1. Preference will be given to experience in synthesis and characterisation of porous materials, adsorption and catalysis processes, air quality metrology.
* 3.2. Knowledge of English.
* 3.3. Qualification: Official Master’s degree in relevant fields as listed.
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