Organisation/Company Universitat de Girona Department Servei de Recursos Humans Research Field Environmental science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 22 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number PRE65_2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionThe Universitat de Girona (UdG), part of the public university system of Catalonia, is recognized for its excellence in research and its commitment to social progress. It promotes science, technology, the humanities and the arts with a clear vocation for cooperation and social responsibility, contributing to the sustainable development of the region and to the critical and engaged education of new generations.The Institute of Environmental Science of the University of Girona (IMA-UdG) is a university research institute devoted to basic and applied research on environmental studies and management. With a strong interdisciplinary approach, the Institute addresses key challenges at local, regional, and international levels, including environmental protection and conservation, the promotion of sustainable economic activity, and the advancement of environmental, social, and territorial justice. IMA-UdG also acts as a permanent observatory of environmental conditions, dynamics, and trends in the Girona region.



Within academia, the Institute delivers doctoral, master’s, postgraduate, and specialised training in environmental sciences, preparing students for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary professional practice. It also supports the continuous professional development of decision-makers involved in environmental and resource management. In close interaction with society beyond the university, IMA-UdG promotes knowledge transfer, provides scientific support for environmental education, communication, and public awareness, and offers technical advice to facilitate informed environmental decision-making. When required, the Institute serves as a scientific–technical interface among public authorities, the private sector, and citizens in environmental and territorial governance.First Stage Researcher position has been opened.The candidate should have a background in Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field, with a good command of English. The PhD researcher will develop and optimize microbial electrochemical technologies (METs) for decentralized greywater treatment (giving special attention to microplastics), indoor CO₂ capture, and biological CO₂ conversion into renewable methane at building scale, including reactor design and operation, microbiome and material characterization, data analysis, and validation of integrated systems in real-life pilot environments.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Call For A Selection Process Calling For A Competition For A Position Of Pre-Doctoral Research Staff (Madrid)
🏢 Universitat de Girona
📍 Madrid