SEARCHING FOR CANDIDATES TO JOINTLY APPLY FOR A MSCA- INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY GRANT AT UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS (Spain)

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SEARCHING FOR CANDIDATES TO JOINTLY APPLY FOR A MSCA- INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY GRANT AT UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS (Spain)

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Offer DescriptionWe seek highly motivated candidates with a strong background in Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology willing to develop a project within our research group “Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology (BIOIND)” at the University of Burgos ( ).Brief Description of the Research GroupThe research activity of this group is mainly focused on the valorisation of different residues and by-products generated in the agri-food industry by using green pressurized fluids, specifically supercritical CO2 and subcritical water to reach the objective of “zero” residues within the frame of the circular economy concept. We design cascade-approach processes to extract/hydrolyse the different compounds of the biomass. Supercritical CO2 is proposed as a first stage for the lipid fraction valorisation that could also induce a modification of the biomass structure improving further treatments. The use of subcritical water allows fractionation of the bioactive and structural components of the biomass by controlling operating parameters. The bioactive compounds can be conveniently formulated and characterized by the BIOIND group. The hydrolysis of the structural components leads to valorisation of the protein and the carbohydrate fraction. In this case, the sugar derived compounds are subjected to different catalytic hydrothermal processes to yield different building blocks. Separation of the components are performed by green technologies such as those based on membrane process, including micro, ultra and nanofiltration modules.Brief Description of the InstitutionUniversidad de Burgos (UBU) is a medium-sized Spanish university located in Burgos, Castilla y León (Spain). Founded in 1994 UBU is a young university; with over 8,000 students at 7 centres.UBU has a remarkable background in EU-funded projects. Currently, UBU is participating in 42 on-going projects (in 14 of them as coordinator) in different EU programmes and with over 9 M€ of funding received.UBU has been awarded the seal of Excellence in Human Resources excellence for Research that accredits the University of Burgos as an entity committed to quality in the management of human resources in research.UBU has 96 research groups classified in five main research fields (Sciences, Social sciences, Engineering-Construction, Humanities & Health sciences) with consolidated prestige in research & scientific publications. Further information on the research groups is available in this link:Grant call details:Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions are among Europe’s most competitive and prestigious research and innovation fellowships. They aim to support the career development and training of researchers in all scientific disciplines through international and intersectoral mobilitiy. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions promote interdisciplinary research and international collaborations, supporting scientists from not only within Europe but also across the globe.In the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions, an experienced researcher (fellow) with a minimum of PhD level experience moves to an institution in another country (host), where he or she works with a supervisor to deliver a specific project involving research, innovation, training and networking activities. Both parties must collaborate on the application and the supervisor should offer appropriate supervision and support. Regular meetings between the supervisor and the researcher should be the backbone for the planning and implementation of the research and innovation plan.Proposals should be built around a concrete plan of training-through-research at the host organisation (Career Development Plan). In addition to research activities and objectives, this should address the researcher’s training and career needs, including training on transferable skills, planning for publications and participation in conferences.The Postdoctoral Fellowships provide an extremely enriching experience, that enhance the career perspectives for researchers by developing new scientific competences and gaining international and collaborative research experience.In University of Burgos we are interested in hosting ambitious and creative researchers through MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships.The University of Burgos, as host institution:– Supports MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship candidates in the application process.– Offers mentoring and help in managing the grant.– Gives training on how to write a successful MSCA proposal, held by MSCA experts;– Assist the international researchers who join our University with all the bureaucratic procedures that are needed.– Give specific assistance in all non-academic matters as well as support in their integration.RequirementsResearch Field Chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsIn order to apply, researchers:

• Should be in possession of a doctoral degree or 4 years of full-time equivalent experience;

• Should not have resided or carried out their main activities in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the abovementioned deadline

Specific Requirements– Strong background in Chemical EngineeringLanguages ENGLISH Level GoodResearch Field ChemistryAdditional InformationBenefitsThe MSCA budget includes funding for the researcher; the following amounts per month: living allowance (gross salary): 4,579 €; mobility allowance: 600 €, family allowance: 500 €. As institutional costs: research, training & networking costs and a contribution to the management & overhead costs of the hosting organization.

• The monetary amounts are approximate, based on previous years programs.

Eligibility criteriaApplications:Candidates should send a C.V. and a summary of their capacities and interest. Applicants without a doctorate should clearly justify any period of Full-Time Equivalent Research Experience in the CV. By sending his/her C.V., candidates explicitly give their consent to the University of Burgos to use all data contained in that document only for the purposes of this selection process.Selection processThe Postdoctoral Fellowship call is now close, but the approximate dates are:23 April 2024: Launch of the call for proposals11 September 2024: Deadline for submitting proposalsThe University of Burgos, as host institution, supports you in the application process and the Potential Supervisors offer mentoring with your proposaWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universidad de Burgos Country Spain State/Province Burgos GeofieldWhere to apply E-mailproyectos.europeos@ubu.esContact State/ProvinceBurgos CityBurgos WebsiteStreetC/ D. Juan de Austria nº1 -OTRI-OTC Postal Code09001 E-Mailproyectos.europeos@ubu.esSTATUS: EXPIRED

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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:00:12 GMT

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