We have one open position to conduct a pre-doctoral research work on water treatment technologies. The selected candidate will have a 1-year contract (starting on 25/04/2022) and possibilities to conduct a funded PhD work. Research topic is the implementation of forward osmosis membrane technology to transform urban wastewater treatment in resource recovery factory. Place of work: Laboratory of Chemical and Environmental Engineering of the University of Girona - LEQUIA (Catalonia, Spain). Researcher in-charge: Dr Gaëtan Blandin. Reference: PhD-FF-URGENT.
Description
Applicants should fulfil the following requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in chemical/environmental engineering, chemistry, materials engineering, environmental sciences, biotechnology or equivalent. Experience with membrane technologies and/or water processes is a plus.
- Have passed at least 60 ECTS of the master’s Studies required to study a doctorate program in the University of Girona (300 ECTS including Bachelor studies).
- Have a good academic record and be fluent in English.
If you fulfil these requirements, are hard-working, highly motivated and interested in developing a career in applied research within the environmental/water engineering field, you may be the candidate we are looking for.
Who we are
LEQUIA (the Laboratory of Chemical and Environmental Engineering) is a research group of the University of Girona (Catalonia, Spain) devoted to the development of eco-innovative environmental solutions. LEQUIA projects involve environmental scientists, chemists, biologists, engineers and political scientists, among others. Our current research lines are: i) innovative bioprocesses for treatment, resource recovery and synthesis of new products; ii) physicochemical advanced processes for treatment and/or reuse of liquid and gas side streams; and iii) planning, control and evaluation of complex environmental systems.
Applications
Applicants should send the following documentation to Dr Gaëtan Blandin (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and Prof Ignasi Rodriguez-Roda (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) not later than March 13th 2022:
- The full CV with the average degree of the Bachelor and Master studies.
- A motivation letter.
What we offer
- Working in a multidisciplinary research group with a recognised trajectory within the water field.
- The necessary equipment and facilities to carry out your research work.
- Intensive contacts with fellow researchers across Europe and with industrial partners in Spain and across Europe.
- Working in a research funded project (FORWARD FACTORY) that addresses global environmental challenges.
- Support and guidance to develop your research career.
For further information on LEQUIA research, visit our website.