.University Institute of Chemical Process EngineeringOrganisation/Company: Universidad de AlicanteDepartment: University Institute of Chemical Process EngineeringResearch Field: Chemistry » OtherResearcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)Positions: PhD PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 9 Dec 2024 - 23:58 (Europe/Madrid)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 37.5Offer Starting Date: 25 Nov 2024Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programmeReference Number: CRIPROM/20213/3Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer Description Applications are invited by the University of Alicante President for an open-ended contractual position as a PhD junior researcher to collaborate with the funded line of research "Processing of polymers and other materials".Project: CRIPROM/20213/3 funded by the Valencia Region Government's Department of Education, Culture, Universities and Employment.First. Number of vacancies and features of the job vacancyNumber of job vacancies: one.Job position: PhD junior researcher.Funded line of research: "Processing of polymers and other materials".Working hours: 37.5 hours/week in morning/afternoon sessions.Remuneration: €2,503.03 gross/monthly.Second. First project in which the successful applicant will collaborateName of the project: "Fully Biodegradable starch-based plastics for single-use products as a contribution to environment protection and a circular economy".Reference: CRIPROM/20213/3.Funding agency: Valencia Region Government's Department of Education, Culture, Universities and Employment.Dept. / Institute: University Institute of Chemical Process Engineering.Tasks to be carried out:Search for equipment and materials, decision-making concerning their acquisition.Fine-tuning of equipment.Formulation of biodegradable plastics.Characterisation of plastics.Preparation of results, reports and scientific texts.Attendance to conferences.Third. Job profilePreference will be given to those with:Experience and training related to the tasks listed above.Synthesis of materials.Pyrolysis and processing of natural and synthetic polymers.Knowledge of Catalan.Official Master's degrees related to chemistry (Spanish MECES level 3 or EQF level 7).PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Organic Synthesis (Spanish MECES level 4 or EQF level 8).Fourth. Requirements for applicantsApplicants must:Hold or be in the process of obtaining a PhD degree certificate (Spanish MECES level 4 or EQF level 8).Hold or be in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (Spanish MECES level 2 or EQF level 6), plus an official Master's degree (Spanish MECES level 3 or EQF level 7).Be a Spanish national or in one of the situations listed in article 57 of Royal Legislative Decree 5/2015.Be at least 16 years of age and not exceed the maximum compulsory retirement age