Researcher In Biotechnology - Phd Scholarship Programme Vicente López

Organisation/Company EURECAT Department HUMAN RESOURCES Research Field Technology » Biotechnology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 24 Jun 2025 - 13:37 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer DescriptionThe Eurecat Nutrition and Health Unit is part of the Mixed Platform (UDL-Eurecat) in Food Science and Technology, which specializes in the design, assessment, and validation of the rheological and organoleptic properties of reformulated food.
Eurecat Nutrition and Health UnitandUniversitat de Lleidaare offering a PhD position to develop the following PhD thesis "From Batch to Continuous Fermentation Processes: Improving Yield in Ingredient Production"
The goal of reformulating foods is to improve the nutritional profile of different food matrices by using both trending scientific approaches and advanced technologies in food science and technology.
The main aim of this doctoral thesis is to study continuous fermentation processes, using single-cell protein production as a case study.
To achieve this, the research will focus on three key areas:
Fermentation Optimization: evaluating selected microorganisms or their combinations to enhance single-cell protein production.
Bioreactor Design and Construction: defining the requirements for developing a continuous fermentation system.
Ingredient Characterization: assessing the properties of the produced ingredient, particularly its protein fraction

Functions and Responsibilities:
Design and perform analyses according to the PhD work plan
Analyze scientific data and write scientific papers
Provide support for research tasks in the Nutrition and Health unit
Master's degree or equivalent in Biotechnology or Bioengineering.
Specific RequirementsFamiliarity with food technology and fermentation equipment.
Knowledge of Food Science and Technology will be valued.
Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentLanguages SPANISH Level Good
Languages CATALAN Level Good
Research Field Technology » Biotechnology
Additional InformationFull-time contract
Duration: 3 years
27 days of paid holiday leave
Reduced work hours on Fridays and during the summer
Access to a wellness platform
Annual gross compensation and coverage of university PhD enrollment fees
Flexible benefits package
PhD training program

Selection processTo formalize their application, applicants must:
Complete the registration forms, making sure they provide all the information requested.
Provide the following documentation:A photocopy of their valid NIF, NIE or passport.
A CV and covering letter explaining their reasons for applying to the program.
A photocopy of the official academic certificate (or payment receipt for it) that grants them access to the doctoral program.
The academic transcript of their master's degree studies.
Applicants who have not yet completed their master's degree studies must submit their most recent academic transcript.
Accreditation of any other relevant achievements.
Before June 24th, 2025
Selection Process
The selection process will be led by a committee that includes Scientific Management department, a specialist from People and Organization department, and the person who will be responsible for supervising the thesis connected to the vacancy.
Once the applicants' compliance with the requirements has been verified, the Commission will evaluate the merits of each application based on the curriculum, academic transcript, previous research activity, previous experience in the field of the thesis in the industrial/company sector and their fluency in English.
The evaluation process will include selection interviews.
Curriculum: Up to 20 points
Motivation Letter: Up to 10 points
Academic Transcript: Up to 20 points
Previous research activity: Up to 10 points
Previous experience in the field of the thesis in the industrial sector or company: Up to 10 points
Fluency in English: Up to 10 points
Fluency in Spanish: Up to 10 points
Fluency in Catalan: Up to 10 points

The committee will then create a prioritized list of applications that received positive evaluations.
If no application reaches the minimum score of 60 points based on the criteria outlined in the previous section, the committee may void the call.
In this scenario, Eurecat may restart the selection process, establishing new deadlines for application submissions and the selection procedure.
Every applicant will be informed about the status of their application in the program.
By applying, the applicant agrees to these terms.
Non-compliance with these terms, incomplete documentation, or any other formal defects will result in the exclusion of the application from the selection process.
Decisions will be communicated to applicants via the email address provided during registration.
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