Postdoctoral Researcher in Microalgae for the Centre for Innovation in Alternative Proteins (CiPA) [ref. 77/24]

15 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

IRTA

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

15 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

IRTA is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with a PhD related to Biology, Botany, Phycology, or equivalent, to join the Aquaculture Program and the Centre for Innovation in Alternative Proteins (CiPA) and work closely with the Marine and Continental Waters Program.
CiPA is a pioneer research and innovation centre that aims to boost sustainable food production for both human and animal nutrition considering all relevant stages of the value chain: starting from the source and ending with the consumer. Its research is focused on the valorisation of alternative protein sources with the ambition to become one of the research leaders, at national and international level and, thus, support the transition to a future with a high quality, safer, more efficient, and more sustainable food system.
CiPA counts with unique equipment and infrastructures, at lab and pilot scale, located in the different IRTA centres (Monells, Mas Badia, Fruitcentre, Mas Bové, La Ràpita) covering relevant research lines on alternative protein sources (plant-based, fermentation, algae, and insect).
We invite applications from ambitious candidates with relevant research experience and passion to conduct research and innovation activities on the development of microalgal cultures for the production of proteins and other natural substances of interest. The researcher will also participate in on-going projects devoted to macroalgae culture.

 

Tasks and Responsibilities:
-Lead and execute research projects and contracts within the following fields: identification, selection, and production of microalgae having a high productive and technological potential to produce proteins and other natural substances of interest.

-Focus on the efficiency of microalgal culturing, characterization and harvesting, for potential industrial applications.
-Provide support to on-going activities focused on macroalgae culture.
-To get involved in the definition of future research strategies at IRTA related to these fields.
-Communication and dissemination of research results to relevant stakeholders and policymakers.
-Promote relationships and communication with local stakeholders and the agricultural sector to identify opportunities and meet their requirements.
-To help positioning the Program as a group of excellence through regular peer-reviewed publications and contributions at national and international congresses.
-Supervision of PhD candidates.
-Fostering collaboration and integration within the CiPA, and national and international groups working in microalgae farming.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Required qualifications and experience:
-PhD in Biology, Botany, Phycology, or equivalent.
-Proven post-doctoral experience in the research field of microalgal studies, including international experience.
-Proven experience in microalgal culturing, and physiology studies oriented to culturing.
-Experience in writing project proposals.
-Dissemination skills: solid presentation/communication skills, scientific (peer-reviewed journals) and technical writing skills.
-Strong organizational capability and ability to learn and successfully work within multidisciplinary teams.
-Teamwork skills and ability to stablish and build relationships that will allow pursuing the objectives of the R&D activities.

Specific Requirements

Desirable requirements:
-Capacity to work in a multidisciplinary group.
-Knowledge of the industrial applications of microalgae.
-Demonstrating an attractive publication record and participation in funded projects.
-Network of collaborators at a national and/or international.
-A proactive profile, solutions-focused approach to work, with the ability to adapt to changing requirements.
-Capacity to perform high-quality work and commitment.
-Receptive to challenges, ability to align the professional objectives and institutional priorities and strategy.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Additional Information
Benefits

Employee Benefits: 22 vacation days, 3 days of family & work conciliation, 45h of personal days, Friday afternoon off, Compressed Summer schedule from 15/06 to 15/09, Conciliation schedule.

Selection process

Timings in the Recruitment Process of ref. 77/24 Postdoctoral Researcher in Microalgae for the Centre for Innovation in Alternative Proteins (CiPA)
30 natural days
Publication and diffusion of the job advertisement on IRTA’s website, EURAXESS Jobs, social media and other specific recruitment places.
5 following working days
Distribution of the pre-selected CVs which matching eligibility criteria to the Recruitment Committee. Communication via e-mail with the not pre-selected candidates who will not be further included in the process.
20 following working days
Recruitment Committee:
- Communication via e-mail with the not-selected candidates by the Recruitment Committee.
- Interview with selected candidates by the Recruitment Committee.
- Accord of the Recruitment Committee stating the selected candidate and detailed reasoning for the decline of the rest of the candidates.
- Communication via e-mail with the interviewed and not-selected candidates
10 following working days
Provision by the selected candidate of requested legal and official documentation to the HR department to coordinate the start of the candidate.
Second half 2024
Start of employment

Website for additional job details

https://www.irta.cat/en/work-at-irta/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

IRTA

Country

Spain

State/Province

Tarragona

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.irta.cat/en/work-at-irta/

Contact

State/Province

Barcelona

City

Caldes de Montbui

Website

http://www.irta.cat

Street

Torre Marimon Crta. C-59, Km. 12,1

Postal Code

08140

STATUS: EXPIRED