Overview

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).

Tasks

- 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 and presentations at congresses.
- Preparation of project proposals for national and international funding calls related to the topic.
- Supervision of PhD, Master’s, and undergraduate students.

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.
- Accredited experience in anaerobic process optimization and physico‑chemical (microbiological) analyses.




- Experience in national and international research projects and collaborations.
- Publications in high impact scientific journals.
- Oral and written communication skills in English.
- 1–2 years of experience as a postdoctoral researcher (considered a merit).

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.
- Contract includes all benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.
- Duration: Until the end of the project, approximately 1year.

Application Materials

Certificates of academic titles (Ph.D. certificate) and any other relevant documents. 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 commits to guaranteeing equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.

📌 Postdoc Researcher (Madrid)
🏢 Imdea Energy
📍 Madrid