Predoctoral Researcher position to work on modelling, simulation, sustainability assessment and optimisation of systems for the production of sustainable aviation fuels from biowaste

11 Feb 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Fundacion IMDEA Energia

Department

Systems Analysis Unit

Research Field

Environmental science
Chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

Master Positions

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

28 Feb 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe - MSCA

Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

101120389

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

IMDEA Energy Institute is a María de Maeztu Center of Excellence whose objective is to develop R&D activities in the fields of renewable energies and clean energy technologies by establishing strong links with leading companies in the energy sector. (www.energy.imdea.org ).

Description

IMDEA Energy is opening a Predoctoral Researcher position for the Systems Analysis Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on modelling, simulation, sustainability assessment and optimisation of systems for the production of sustainable aviation fuels from biowaste. This position is available in the framework of the Horizon Europe MSCA-Doctoral Network (DN) YAF “Yeast-based solutions for Sustainable Aviation Fuels” (Grant Agreement 101120389). Revise all the details of the call here 

Tasks Description:

• Modelling and process simulation of a set of processes for the production of sustainable aviation fuels from biowaste.          
• Techno-economic analysis and life cycle sustainability assessment of systems for the production of sustainable aviation fuels from biowaste.
• Optimisation of the aforementioned systems based on sustainability results, and benchmarking against reference systems.
• Dissemination and publication of research results in international scientific journals and conferences.

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.energy.imdea.org/en/offer/300

Requirements

Research Field

Environmental science

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Specific Requirements

Compulsory Requirements:

• BSc degree in Chemical, Environmental, Energy or Industrial Technology Engineering, or equivalent.
• MSc degree in Chemical, Environmental, Energy or Industrial Technology Engineering, or equivalent. The selected candidate should be in possession of a MSc degree (or equivalent enabling the candidate to enroll in a doctoral programme) by the date of recruitment.
• Mobility rule. Not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date.
• YAF Application Form should be submitted via ‘Other certificates & documents’. 

Other merits to value:

• Knowledge of process modelling, simulation and optimisation.
• Knowledge of life cycle (sustainability) assessment.
• Knowledge of techno-economic analysis.
• Scientific publications in the field of process simulation and/or life cycle assessment.
• Participation in research projects on systems analysis.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

As reported in the MSCA Work Programme, a financial package which includes:

• Living allowance.
• Mobility allowance.
• Family allowance (if applicable).

Employer costs and other deductions will depend on recruiting host and country. Allowances are gross amounts, which means that all compulsory social security contributions (employer and employee), direct taxes, and any other compulsory deductions under national legislation will be deducted from these gross amounts.

Contract:  Until project end date: 30/11/2027.

For more information please check here

Website for additional job details

https://jobs.energy.imdea.org/en/offer/300
https://yaf-project.eu/call-for-applicants-1-phd-position-for-the-development-o…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

FUNDACION IMDEA ENERGY

Country

Spain

Geofield

Contact

City

Mostoles, Madrid

Website

http://www.energy.imdea.org

Street

Av. Ramón de la Sagra 3, Parque Tecnológico de Móstoles, 28935, Móstoles, Madrid

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