PREDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN SIMULATION AND TECHNO-ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS OF PROCESSES FOR SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL (SAF) PRODUCTION USING CONCENTRATED SOLAR ENERGY
Biotechnological Processes Unit from IMDEA Energy
Móstoles, MadridOnsitePosted 32 days ago€25,456.10/year
InternshipInternResearch & Scientist
Summary
IMDEA Energy is opening a Predoctoral Researcher Position for the High-Temperature Processes and the System Analysis Units, looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on the simulation as well as the techno-economic and environmental analysis of the synthesis process of sustainable aviation fuels using solarized redox thermochemical cycles (Sun-to-Liquid route).
Job description
Tasks Description
- Use of specialized software for the conceptualization and development of process flow diagrams (flowsheets) for sustainable fuel production.
- Research on innovative processes for the production of sustainable aviation fuels integrating concentrated solar energy.
- Use of software for the technical, techno-economic, and life cycle assessment (LCA) of the modeled processes.
- Development of technological uncertainty and industrial scaling analyses to identify technical and economic bottlenecks in the commercial deployment of the Sun-to-Liquid route.
- Communication and dissemination of research results through high-quality scientific channels, including high impact scientific publications, presentations in conferences, etc.
- Supervision of Master or undergraduate students.
Requirements
- Official Master's degree in energy, chemical, environmental, or industrial engineering, or similar, providing eligibility to undertake doctoral studies
- Bachelor's degree in energy, chemical, environmental, or industrial engineering, or similar
- Hands-on experience with process simulation, techno-economic analysis, and life cycle assessment
- Specific training in process simulation, techno-economic analysis, and life cycle assessment
- Experience in writing scientific publications
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
Benefits
- Spanish Public Health Coverage
- Spanish Social Security Coverage