Job Title: Senior Scientist Energy

Job Ref.: AWAM_Jobs_2024_04

Job Type: The successful candidate will be contracted as a senior scientist under a term employment contract.

Job Salary: In accordance with the work experience and qualification of the candidate.

Job Location: Regia Douro Park, Vila Real, Portugal.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will join the Fraunhofer Portugal AWAM team in Vila Real to supervise and develop research activities in renewable and low-carbon fuels, particularly in biomass conversion technologies and synthetic e-fuel production. Specifically, the successful candidate will pursue the development of application-oriented, market-driven, and fit-for-purpose solutions in close collaboration with different stakeholders to promote the production of renewable gases.

Responsibilities encompass project acquisition and management, stakeholder management, scientific/technical reporting, and scientific tutoring of students/scientists. The successful candidate is expected to communicate strongly with the project partners, so excellent communication and organizational skills are also required.

Personal Skills and Professional Experience:

-        Solid experience (>3 years) in the fields of chemical and/or biological reaction engineering and separation processes for gas purification (e.g., biogas upgrading, carbon capture) and/or liquid stream treatment (e.g., nutrient recovery).

-        Research experience in modelling biological systems and/or chemical reactors (e.g., Matlab).

-        Experience in the acquisition of publicly funded national and international research projects.

-        Experience in the management of (applied) research projects in close cooperation with industry is highly valuable.

-        Excellent capability of communicating complex scientific results (e.g., to industry customers and academic partners).

-        Pro-active attitude and strong work ethic.

-        Fluent in English, both written and verbal, proficiency in Portuguese is an advantage.

Academic Qualifications:

-      PhD in biological engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, bioengineering or similar.

-      Track record of scientific publications, communications, and other dissemination activities according to the level of work experience.

What we offer:

-      Excellent work conditions.

-      Participation in exciting projects with high socio-economic impact.

-      Being part of the team of one of the world's most renowned applied R&D institutions.

-      Adequate salary (depending on the professional experience and academic degree).

-      Possibility to adhere to a private health insurance plan.

-      Opportunities for further training.

Application Process:

Applications are permanently open until the ideal candidate is selected, and interviews are scheduled continuously. The selected candidate is expected to start working in February 2025.

Applications shall be sent by email to jobs@fraunhofer.pt and contain in one PDF file:

-      CV – mandatory.

-      Motivation Letter – mandatory.

-      Qualifications certificate and diploma supplement with transcripts – mandatory.

-      Recommendation Letters are optional but also welcome.

Observation:

The research activities in the scope of this job opportunity are planned to be developed within the framework of the following project:

-      METHAREN – Innovative biomethane system integration boosting production while managing renewable energies intermittency, with reference 101084288.

-      VineandWinePT – Vine and Wine PT - Driving sustainable growth through smart innovation, with reference Nº 67 Agendas para Inovação Empresarial.