1 PhD position for the development of yeast-based solutions for Sustainable Aviation Fuels with the MSCA-DN YAF
15 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Fundacion IMDEA Energia- Department
Thermochemical Processes Unit- Research Field
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Chemistry- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Spain- Application Deadline
31 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
HE / MSCA- Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number
101120389- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
1 PhD position for the development of yeast-based solutions for sustainable Aviation Fuels with the MSCA-DN YAF
The Horizon Europe MSCA-Doctoral Network (DN) YAF “Yeast-based solutions for sustainable Aviation Fuels” is recruiting one Doctoral Candidate (DC) to undertake the individual research project ‘Cascade platform conversion of waste-derived-fatty acids into sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by one-pot catalytic reaction’.
YAF has received funding from European Union's Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Europe Horizon Europe (HORIZON) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) under the Grant Agreement 101120389. More information on YAF can be found at the project website and CORDIS . YAF has also received funding from UK Research and Innovation, EPSRC Grant reference: EP/Y031881/1.
YAF in a nutshell
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are the only short-term alternative to fossil fuels in aviation. Current SAF-producing pathways are at different levels of maturity, implementation or even commercialization. However, lowering the cost and supply chain development are key challenges for commercial-scale SAF deployment. In this context, yeasts may be key players to generate economically-viable SAF intermediates (terpenes or fatty acids (FA)) in an environmentally-friendly way from biowaste. YAF research programme aims at; i) producing carbon sources from biowastes, ii) developing new yeast cell factories , iii) designing new bifunctional catalysts, iv) achieving efficient strategies for FA/terpenes extraction, and v) creating robust framework tailored to the scaling-up methodologies and life-cycle sustainability assessment of different SAF producing routes. Thus, the prime training/networking aim of YAF is to train the next generation of researchers in a highly interdisciplinary and intersectorial research environment such that they can soundly address upcoming challenges concerning production yeast-based SAF.
Position offered
1 PhD position is offered for a duration of 36 months. Check here the description of the available position, also stating candidate requirements, and planned secondments.
- DC8 - Cascade platform conversion of waste-derived-fatty acids into sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by one-pot catalytic reaction (IMDEA Energy, Spain)
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Engineering » Chemical engineering
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Internal Application form(s) needed
YAF Application Form_DC8_Final.pdf
English
(168.43 KB - PDF)
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Additional Information
Benefits
YAF DC will be employed according to the rules for DC in MSCA DNs and the general regulations of each host institution. Main features of the open position are:
- Living allowance.
- Mobility allowance.
- Family allowance (if applicable).
- Employer costs and other deductions will depend on recruiting host and country. Allowances are gross amounts, which means that all compulsory social security contributions (employer and employee), direct taxes, and any other compulsory deductions under national legislation will be deducted from these gross amounts.
Eligibility criteria
Note that MSCA-DN specific eligibility conditions apply:
Selection process
The application process will start on 15th March 2024 and will end on 31st March 2024 (23:59, Europe/Brussels).
The selection procedure will be open, transparent, merit-based and in line with the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers . The institution is an equal opportunity employer and seek a workforce diverse in age, culture, nationality and gender. Candidates will be selected according to the following steps:
The outcome of this selection process will be communicated in April 2024. Selected candidates will have 7 days to accept the position.
Selection criteria
How to apply
Candidates interested in the position offered can apply by the 31st of March 2024 (23:59, Europe/Brussels).
The application must include:
Submission
For the submission of the documentation please refer to the instructions indicated here .
For any other enquiries, please send an email to [email protected] .
- Website for additional job details
https://yaf-project.eu/call-for-applicants-1-phd-position-for-the-development-o…
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Institute IMDEA Energy / Thermochemical Processes Unit
- Country
- Spain
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://yaf-project.eu/call-for-applicants-1-phd-position-for-the-development-o…
Contact
- City
Mostoles, Madrid- Website
https://yaf-project.eu/- Street
Av. Ramón de la Sagra 3, Parque Tecnológico de Móstoles, 28935, Móstoles, Madrid- Postal Code
28935
[email protected]
STATUS: EXPIRED
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