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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITION TO WORK ON ANAEROBIC DIGESTION OF MUNICIPAL SOLIDS WASTE
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About the role
Postdoctoral researcher position to work on anaerobic digestion of municipal solids waste
Offer list 26.16 BT1 POD
The registration period for this offer ended on Jun 21st, 2026
IMDEA Energy Institute is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence dedicated to conducting research and development (R&D) in the fields of renewable energy and clean energy technologies, while fostering strong partnerships with leading companies in the energy sector (www.energy.imdea.org).
Description
IMDEA Energy is opening a Postdoctoral Position for the Biotechnological Processes Unit, seeking talented and motivated candidates to work on biogas production from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste.
This position is part of the HUB Madrid Vuela Sostenible Project, a regional R&D initiative focused on the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).
The Requirements Are As Follows
Tasks Description:
Optimization of anaerobic culture conditions of microorganisms aimed at enhancing biogas production. Development and operation of bioprocesses in bioreactors at both laboratory and pilot scale. Analysis of biological and physicochemical parameters to monitor and control microbial performance. Microbial community analysis. Modelling of the anaerobic digestion process. Communicate and disseminate research results through high-quality scientific channels including high impact scientific publications, presentation in congresses, etc. Preparation of project proposals for national and international funding calls related to the topic. Supervision of PhD, Master’s, and undergraduate students.
Requirements
Compulsory Requirements
Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related areas. Solid background and proved experimental skills in anaerobic digestion and different reactor configuration.
Other Merits To Value
1-2 yeast experience as postdoctoral researcher. Accredited experience in anaerobic process optimization and physico-chemical (microbiological) analyses. Experienced in national and international research projects and collaborations. Publications in high impact scientific journals. Oral and written communication skills in English
Selection Criteria
Adequacy of the candidate's training and experience to the requested profile. Quality and impact of scientific publications. Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research. Experience in national and international research projects. Knowledge of english
Conditions
Remuneration: Between 40.000€ – 44.000€ Gross Salary per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.
The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.
Duration of the contract: Until the end of the project. Duration: 1 year
Workplace
IMDEA Energía: Móstoles, Madrid.
Documents
Certificates of academic titles PhD Certificate Motivation Letter
Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates.
Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment.
IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.
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About Biotechnological Processes Unit from IMDEA Energy
In the 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁, we work essentially on the production of biofuels and bioproducts through the development of biological processes using different residual substrates and different microorganisms depending on the product we want to obtain. 🧫🔬
Our 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 are:
- Anaerobic fermentation of waste streams for SCFAs and biogas production. 🧪
- Microbial oils production from the carboxylic platform (SCFAs). 💧
- Lignocellulose-based biofuels and bioproducts. ⛽️
- Organic wastes valorization towards alternative food-protein sources. 🥒
The infrastructures of the Biotechnological Processes Unit include several laboratories and a modern pilot plant for the cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms in photobioreactors, which allows us to optimize and scale up the cultivation of microalgae. We also have an anaerobic reactor with a volume of 50 liters, which also allows us to scale up fermentation processes.
The 𝐑&𝐃 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 with which we are associated are:
- 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐃 𝐕𝐔𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄: to create and develop an innovation HUB for the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
- 𝐘𝐀𝐅: Yeast-based solutions for sustainable Aviation Fuels.
- 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐀: Municipal green residues as novel substrates for sustainable bioplastic production via anaerobic fermentation.
- 𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂: Agroindustry waste valorization into bioethanol by an innovative anaerobic mixed-culture.
- 𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐎: Biowaste conversion to H2 and microbial oils for fuel production.
- 𝐔𝐏𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐒: Production of sustainable fuels by upgrading of both digestate and stillage residues through the integration of thermochemical, catalytic and biotechnological processes.
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