Ofertas de empleo de Investigador/a

• Nivel de experiencia---
• Tipo de contratoA tiempo completo
• Publicada12 nov.

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Description

Leitat, somos un Centro Tecnológico de Excelencia, que tenemos como objetivo colaborar con empresas e instituciones añadiendo valor tecnológico tanto a los productos como a los procesos, y centramos nuestras tareas en la investigación, el desarrollo y la innovación industrial (I+D+2i).

Principales Funciones

Actualmente buscamos un/a Investigador/a Principal en Termoplásticos:

• Coordinación de un grupo de 2-3 personas.
• Participación activa en los proyectos de disminución de la huella de carbono o mejora en el desempeño en procesos y materiales poliméricos a partir de procesos de aditivación, compatibilización y/o extrusión reactiva.
• Desarrollo, caracterización y evaluación de resultados de DSC, TGA, MFI, propiedades a tracción, flexión e impacto, SEM, etc....
• Interpretación de resultados, elaboración de informes técnicos, presentaciones y publicaciones. científicas a partir de los resultados de las investigaciones realizadas.
• Redacción y ejecución de propuestas de proyectos para convocatorias competitivas tanto a nivel nacional como europeo.
  
  

Formación y Requisitos Del Puesto

• Licenciatura/Grado/Máster en Química, Ingeniería Química, Ingeniería de Materiales o similares.
• Doctorado en Química, Ingeniería o Materiales.
• 5 años de experiencia en el campo de investigación en materiales poliméricos.
  
  

Experiencia

• Experiencia previa en proyectos de investigación (Mínimo 3 años excluyendo investigación académica).
• Experiencia en procesos de dispersión de aditivos mediante extrusión y extrusión reactiva.
• Experiencia en procesos de extrusión de film, extrusión de lámina, inyección y/o soplado.
• Experiencia en caracterización e interpretación de resultados de DSC, TGA, MFI, DMA, tracción, flexión, impacto, SEM, etc.
• Experiencia en gestión y ejecución de proyectos.
  
  

Valorable Experiencia o Conocimiento En

• Polímeros bio-basados y/o biodegradables.
• Reciclaje químico.
• Resistencia a la llama.
• Procesos de fabricación aditiva.
• Soplado de preformas.
  
  

Competencias

• Positividad, integración, profesionalidad, resiliencia, Innovación.
  
  

Habilidades

• Capacidad de trabajo en equipo, capacidad de organización y planificación, persona metódica, proactiva, con tolerancia al estrés, capacidad analítica y resolución de problemas.
• Capacidad para trabajar de forma independiente, generar nuevas ideas y líneas de investigación, así como tomar decisiones con solvencia.
• Capacidad de síntesis tanto oral como escrita.
• Se valora estancias en centro de investigación en el extranjero y en entornos industriales.
  
  

Idiomas

• Imprescindible castellano e inglés (avanzado tanto oral como escrito). Se valora catalán
  
  

Informática

• Office avanzado, software de diseño de experimentos y análisis de datos.
  
  

Ofrecemos

• Incorporación inmediata
• Contrato indefinido
• Salario según valía
• Jornada flexible
• Ubicación: Terrassa
• Catering subvencionado

• Flexibilidad horariaSí
• Nivel de experiencia---
• Tipo de contratoA tiempo completo
• Publicada10 nov.

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Overview

The PhD Fellowship Programme offered by The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is aimed at exceptional graduate students from all over the world, to support their enrolment in a training and research programme in the field of chemistry, ultimately leading to the completion of a Doctoral Thesis in partnership with the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV).

The programme will also contribute to their professional career development, in the fields of academia and industry.

This Objective Is Achieved By:

The performance of an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader, in a creative and stimulating scientific environment.

Opportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions.

Opportunities for complementary training in both technical and soft skills.

Trainings are designed to ensure a successful career: weekly scientific seminars, hands-on training in the use of state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development.

The programme is addressed to highly qualified and talented graduate students with a keen interest in chemical research.

Candidates should have an excellent academic record, strong commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English.

Admission to the programme is on a competitive basis.

Only one application per person will be considered

In case of multiple applications, only the first application submitted will be taken into consideration.

OTM-R principles in the selection processes

ICIQ follows the principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as established by the European Commission.

ICIQ follows in its selection process a gender equality opportunity policy and a non-discrimination policy on the basis of age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language and disability.

ICIQ is committed to promoting a work-life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours.

Available positions

Supervisor:

Dr. Katherine Villa Gómez

Project PID:

Photoactive microswimmers for selective catching, detection and removal of emerging pollutants

Project PID Reference:

PID***********OA-I00

PhD Project:

Photoactive microswimmers for selective catching, detection and removal of emerging pollutants.

Number Of Positions:

1

Reference:

FPI-ICIQ ******* (KV)

II.

Application process

The entire application process will be completed online.

Applicants must apply via the ICIQ's Career Portal.

Applications sent by email, or any other means will be ineligible.

Only one application per person will be considered.

In case of multiple applications, only the first application submitted will be taken into consideration.

After completing online form, applicants must attach the following documents:

Required documentation

A full

Curriculum Vitae

(in PDF format).

It should include the academic background, work or research experience, publications, conferences, grants and awards, previous participation in ICIQ programmes, other relevant merits and references.

A

personal statement

that describes the applicant's academic background, research experience and career goals (maximum two (2) DIN A4 pages, in PDF format).

The candidate must be able to communicate their interests and how these would align with ICIQ and the PhD training programme.

Candidates should also mention the research group where they would like to carry out their PhD, and the reasons why they are interested in a particular research project.

Official transcripts

of BSc and MSc studies in PDF format.

A scanned copy of the certified academic record of the studies granting access to the PhD programme (BSc and MSc).

Candidates must have completed their Master's degree by September ****

in order to be eligible for the programme (please refer to section III. Eligibility Criteria for further information on the eligibility requirements).

For academic records not issued in Catalan, Spanish or English, a certified translation in English should be provided; otherwise, will be non-eligible and, therefore, not taken into consideration.

For degrees obtained in foreign institutions, the academic record must include the range of marks used in the corresponding countries and the minimum mark to pass, as well as the hours or ECTS and marks for each subject.

Contact details for letters of recommendation

of two University professors, Researchers in industry or other relevant individuals who can assess the candidate's potential for research.

ICIQ will contact the people listed as references only in the event that a candidate is shortlisted.

We suggest informing your references.

English proficiency level

: Applicants must provide evidence of their proficiency in written and oral communication in the English language.

Preferably, by the submission of a B2 certificate, First Certificate, IELTS 6 or equivalent.

This certificate is not mandatory but desirable, and alternatively late-stage candidates will be interviewed to assess their English level.

Applicants from Anglosphere (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) are exempt from this requirement.

Applicants should select only one PhD supervisor.

Once the application has been successfully completed, an acknowledgement e-mail will be automatically sent.

Candidates must ensure that all information is included before the deadline.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

III.

Eligibility criteria

The programme is open to graduate students, from any nationality that fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

Candidates must have a Master's or an equivalent degree in the areas of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines, completed by September of ****, that allows them to be admitted in a Spanish PhD Programme by the time the grant starts (scheduled for the fourth quarter of ****).

When in doubt regarding the eligibility criteria, applicants should contact ICIQ's People Unit at ****** prior to submission of the application.

Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be evaluated according to the Evaluation Criteria described in point IV.

IV Evaluation criteria

:

Criteria 1.

Academic and/or scientific-technical career path of the candidate (up to 50 points).

Sub-criteria

• a) Scientific-technical contributions (up to 45 points).
  
  

The academic record and other curricular merits of the candidate will be assessed, as well as their suitability for the tasks to be carried out based on training and professional experience.

• b) Mobility and internationalization (up to 5 points).
  
  

Short stays in national and international institutions, universities and industry will be assessed taking into account the prestige of the entity hosting the stay and the activity carried out therein, as well as the impact of the research stays on the research career of the candidate.

Criteria 2

Adequacy of the candidate to the research activities to be carried out (up to 50 points).

The adequacy of the candidates to the program, project or research activities to be carried out will be assessed based on their previous training and experience.

For that purpose, consideration shall be given to the added value that carrying out the project will represent for their research career, as well as the value contributed to the institution and the host research group.

V. Evaluation and Selection Process

The Evaluation And Selection Of The Candidates Will Be Performed By The Project Supervisor Supported By The Human Resources Team, And Following The Below Procedure:

Submitted applications will be checked for eligibility and those not fulfilling all the criteria will be rejected.

It will not be possible to modify the application or to add missing documentation after the call deadline.

The selection will be based on the evaluation criteria described in Section IV.

At the late stages of the selection process, short-listed candidates will be contacted for a personal interview.

All applicants will be notified of the final selection decision by the end of September of ****.

The name of the awardees will be published on ICIQ's website.

Candidates may submit allegations they deem to be appropriate, within 10 days of the date of the publication.

Successful candidates will be requested to inform ICIQ whether they accept or decline the offer within five business days after being notified.

The offer will be considered declined in the event that the applicant does not respond during this time.

ICIQ follows in its selection process a gender equality opportunity policy and a non-discrimination policy on the basis of age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language and disability.

ICIQ is committed to promoting a work-life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours.

VI.

Grant Conditions

The awardees of an FPI-ICIQ PhD fellowship will be considered research personnel in training and they will have an employment contract (a pre-doctoral contract) which is regulated in the Spanish Law *******, of June 1st, of Science, Technology and Education.

The Grant Conditions are regulated in the **** call of "Proyectos de Generación del Conocimiento" and grants for predoctoral researchers associated to these projects, in the framework of the "Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación *********."

Articles 3, 12 and 13.

The grant includes the salary, the enrolment fees to a PhD program (up to 4 years) and the opportunity to carry out fully funded short stays in other institutions, companies or universities abroad.

Pre-doctoral contracts are renewed annually for up to 4 years.

Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance in the PhD studies and related research activities.

The time spent with previous pre-doctoral contracts will be deducted from the 48 months granted.

The gross yearly salary of the contract shall be split into 12 monthly payments and distributed as shown below:

First and Second year of PhD: ******,41€ /year

Third year of PhD: ******,01€ /year

Fourth year of PhD: ******,77€ /year

The amounts are stated according to the rules of the Estatuto del Personal Investigador en Formación (EPIF) and they will be increased if the EPIF is updated.

The fellowship includes full social security coverage through the Spanish Social Security system, providing access to the Spanish public health care system and pension and unemployment benefits.

The FPI-ICIQ grant holders will have the option to reach the stage of Postdoctoral researcher (POP) if the PhD Thesis is defended before the end of the grant.

In this case, the PhD and the supervisor shall be able to agree the signature of a postdoctoral contract of a maximum length of 12 months.

The combined duration of both periods (predoctoral and postdoctoral) cannot exceed the 48 months.

The grant holder is entitled to temporarily interrupt the fellowship in the situations regulated in Article 21.C) of the Spanish Law *******, of June 1st, of Science, Technology and Education and in the Article 25.7 of the **** call of "Proyectos de Generación del Conocimiento" and grants for predoctoral researchers associated to these projects, in the framework of the Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación *********.

The time elapsed during this interruption will not be accounted for against the total time.

The contract will take effect on the date when the awarded student joins the centre.

The PhD fellowship awardees will work full-time at ICIQ and may not receive any other fellowship with the same purpose or regular income.

VII.

Scientific reporting

The pre-doctoral researchers in training will have to report about the activities, objectives achieved, etc to the Ministry, using the templates available on the website of the agency.

The researchers must submit two reports, one intermediate (month 20 of the grant) and the other final, the latter relating to the entire period of execution of the grant, including the POP phase, if applicable.

The Researchers will receive support for the entire duration of the fellowship from the Grants Officers.

The PhD Fellowship Programme offered by ICIQ is aimed at exceptional graduate students from all over the world, to support their enrolment in a training and research programme in the field of chemistry, ultimately leading to the completion of a Doctoral Thesis in partnership with URV.

The programme will also contribute to their professional career development, in the fields of academia and industry.

This Objective Is Achieved By:

The performance of an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader, in a creative and stimulating scientific environment.

Opportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions.

Opportunities for complementary training in both technical and soft skills.

Trainings are designed to ensure a successful career: weekly scientific seminars, hands-on training in the use of state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development.

The programme is addressed to highly qualified and talented graduate students with a keen interest in chemical research.

Candidates should have an excellent academic record, strong commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English.

Admission to the programme is on a competitive basis.

Selection Process

Pre-selection:

ICIQ's selection process usually entails the following phases:

The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise as reflected on the candidates' CVs.

This phase is merit-based.

Interview:

Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and the appointed Selection Committee.

Offer Letter:

Once the successful candidate is selected, the People Unit will extend a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary and overall job conditions.

For further information, you can visit our HR Excellence in Research page at: hr excellence in research

Annex 1: Available positions

Reference:

FPI-ICIQ ******* (KV)

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• Nivel de experiencia---
• Tipo de contratoA tiempo completo
• Publicada7 nov.

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EURECAT

Eurecat es el segundo centro tecnológico de España y una de las organizaciones de investigación aplicada y transferencia tecnológica más grande del sur de Europa. Aglutina la experiencia de más de 800 profesionales que generan un volumen de ingresos de 69 millones de euros anuales y presta servicio a cerca de 2.000 empresas. I+D aplicado, servicios tecnológicos, formación de alta especialización, consultoría tecnológica o valorización y explotación de la propiedad industrial son algunos de los servicios que Eurecat ofrece tanto para grandes como para pequeñas y medianas empresas de todos los sectores. El centro tecnológico participa en más de 200 grandes proyectos consorciados de I+D+i nacionales e internacionales de alto valor estratégico y cuenta con 230 patentes y 10 spin-off. Eurecat cuenta con once centros en Cataluña y presencia en Madrid, Málaga y Chile.

Descripción de la oferta

La Unidad de Nutrición y Salud de Eurecat, ofrece servicios científicos y tecnológicos a las empresas de los sectores agroalimentario, biotecnológico y farmacéutico, en aspectos relacionados con la salud y la alimentación.

Entre otros, realizamos estudios de intervención nutricional en los que se integran nuestra dilatada experiencia en nutrición, metabolismo y bioquímica con las capacidades analíticas del centro de ciencias ómicas.

Actualmente queremos incorporar a nuestro equipo, en la sede de Eurecat Reus:

INVESTIGADOR/A AVANZADO/A en ESTUDIOS CLÍNICOS en el ámbito de la NUTRICIÓN y la SALUD

La persona seleccionada se incorporará a un equipo multidisciplinar y se encargará de las siguientes funciones:

• Diseño, gestión y ejecución de estudios clínicos en el área de nutrición.
• Preparación de propuestas de investigación y participación en convocatorias competitivas.
• Coordinación científica de proyectos europeos y grandes consorcios
• Evaluación e interpretación de resultados, redacción de informes científicos y publicaciones.
• Participación en jornadas y congresos relacionados con el ámbito
  
  

Requisitos

Formación Académica

• Grado en Ciencias de los Alimentos y Nutrición
• Imprescindible título de doctorado en Ciencias de los Alimentos y Nutrición o similar.
  
  

Conocimiento y Experiencia Previa

• Coordinación científica de projectos europeos y consorcios internacionales.
• Experiencia en estudios relacionados con nutrición de precisión.
• Diseño y gestión de estudios clínicos.

• Nivel de experiencia---
• Tipo de contratoA tiempo completo
• Publicada6 nov.

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La Unidad de Nutrición y Salud de Eurecat, ofrece servicios científicos y tecnológicos a las empresas de los sectores agroalimentario, biotecnológico y farmacéutico, en aspectos relacionados con la salud y la alimentación.

Entre otros, realizamos estudios de intervención nutricional en los que se integran nuestra dilatada experiencia en nutrición, metabolismo y bioquímica con las capacidades analíticas del centro de ciencias ómicas.

Actualmente queremos incorporar a nuestro equipo, en la sede de Eurecat Reus:

INVESTIGADOR/A AVANZADO/A en ESTUDIOS CLÍNICOS en el ámbito de la NUTRICIÓN y la SALUD

La persona seleccionada se incorporará a un equipo multidisciplinar y se encargará de las siguientes funciones:

• Diseño, gestión y ejecución de estudios clínicos en el área de nutrición.
• Preparación de propuestas de investigación y participación en convocatorias competitivas.
• Coordinación científica de proyectos europeos y grandes consorcios
• Evaluación e interpretación de resultados, redacción de informes científicos y publicaciones.
• Participación en jornadas y congresos relacionados con el ámbito
  
  
  

Requisitos:

Formación académica:

• Grado en Ciencias de los Alimentos y Nutrición
• Imprescindible título de doctorado en Ciencias de los Alimentos y Nutrición o similar.
  
  
  

Conocimiento y experiencia previa:

• Coordinación científica de projectos europeos y consorcios internacionales.
• Experiencia en estudios relacionados con nutrición de precisión.
• Diseño y gestión de estudios clínicos.