CP26/127 Early-Stage Researcher

Organisation/Company Universidad de Valladolid Department Research Support Service Research Field Biological sciences » Biodiversity Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 14 Oct 2026
- 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other) Reference Number 101269441 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Position (Ref. CP26/127) attached to research project \"USING CAPTURED CO2 AS A RESOURCE TO REPLACE FOSSIL HYDROCARBONS IN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION\" (Project No. 101269441), funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe programme (HORIZON-CL5-2025-02-D3-27), published on the Electronic Notice Board of the University of Valladolid ( https://sede.uva.es ). Purpose of the contract: The contracted person will perform design, construction, operation, and monitoring of laboratory-scale gas-lift bioreactors for CO₂ conversion, as well as pilot plant engineering and operation tasks under the direction of the Principal Investigator (Prof. Raúl Muñoz Torre). Affiliated Department: Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology UVA center where the work will be carried out: Institute of Sustainable Processes – Doctor Mergelina Site / Pilot Plant in Tafisa.

Key Responsibilities
Design, construction, operation, and monitoring of laboratory-scale gas-lift bioreactors for CO₂ conversion. Support in basic and detailed engineering of the CO₂ conversion pilot plant. Support in the operation and monitoring of the pilot plant in Tafisa. Preparation of reports and technical presentations for the project. Communication and dissemination activities of project results. Weekly

Working Hours
Full-time 35-hour workweek (Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 17:45; Saturday-Sunday 1:15 hours of supervision and maintenance of bioreactors if required by the project). Gross Monthly

Salary:
€1,980.45 (including prorated additional payments). Legal Basis: Temporary contract for scientific and technical activities regulated under Art. 23 bis of Law 14/2011. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the English translation and the original Spanish text, the Spanish version shall prevail. (Failure to document these requirements will result in exclusion from the selection process). Qualification: Holding the required degree, or certification with the same effects, in accordance with applicable regulations. In the case of qualifications obtained in countries outside the scope of the EHEA: For degrees other than doctorate, documentation must be attached accrediting their homologation or equivalence or enrolment in an official master's or doctoral programme at UVa. Otherwise, verification of the level of education equivalent to that of official Spanish degrees will be carried out through the procedure established for this purpose in the Resolution of 27 April 2017, of the Rectorate of the University of Valladolid, ordering the publication of the Agreement of the CPCG, of 26 April 2017, approving the rules of the University of Valladolid to resolve on the verifications provided for in Royal Decree 1393/2007, of 29 October, and in Royal Decree 99/2011, of 28 January, regarding applications for admission of students with foreign degrees to official master's and doctoral studies. If the degree required for hiring is a doctorate, the equivalence application must be attached. The contract will be terminated if, within a maximum period of 6 months from the date of hiring, a positive equivalence resolution has not been accredited. Degrees issued in a language other than Spanish or English must be presented legally translated into one of these two languages. The remaining requirements shall be those specified in ANNEX I of this call, in accordance with article 56.3 of Royal Legislative Decree 5/2015, of 30 October. 3.
- The requirements must be met on the deadline for submission of applications and maintained throughout the duration of the contract. Specific Requirements Specific

requirements:
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Licentiate Degree in Biotechnology .
Academic Requirement: Candidates must at least meet the necessary requirements to access doctoral studies Merits and assessment criteria: The Selection Committee will evaluate the following merits, duly supported by documentary evidence: 1. Academic record of Bachelor's or Licentiate Degree in Biotechnology: Up to 3 points. 2. Master's Degree in Biotechnology or Environmental Microbiology (evaluated according to academic record): Up to 3 points. 3. Experience in research laboratories in biotechnology or environmental engineering (employment or internships): Up to 3 points. 4. English language proficiency (evaluated based on accredited certificate): Up to 1 point. Weekly