Job Information
Organisation/Company: Universitat Jaume I
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Construction Department
Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 23 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
Country: Spain
Type of Contract: To be defined
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 36
Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: PID2025-170246OB-I00
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
RESEARCH PROJECT
Natural Refrigerant technologies for Ultra-Low Temperature Cooling (NAR-ULT)
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS
Prof. Rodrigo Llopis and Prof. Daniel Sánchez
LOCATION
Thermal Engineering Research Group
Mechanical Engineering and Construction Department
Jaume I University
Castellón de la Plana – Spain
DESCRIPTION
The candidate will conduct PhD doctoral studies in Jaume I University. Requirement is to obtain the PhD grade in three to four years.
The candidate will be involved in NAR-ULT project, which aims to develop experimentally high-efficient ultra-low temperature systems using only natural refrigerants. Target of the project is to develop and validate experimentally at least two prototypes achieving -150ºC in the refrigerated space.
The research will focus on advanced modelling of ULT refrigeration architectures, design of the test rigs, building of prototypes, monitoring, testing and evaluation of performance. High level of refrigeration is required to contribute to the project.
Candidate will join a multidisciplinary team with high expertise in refrigeration using natural refrigerants (centralized, commercial, ultra-low temperature, cryogenics) and heat pumps. Group is highly international.
For more information contact Prof. Rodrigo Llopis (rllopis@uji.es)
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- A Master level is required to apply to the contract.
- Graduate in Engineering is required (mechanical, thermodynamics, chemical, industrial or similar)
- Good level of English (written and spoken)
- Availability to travel
- Good knowledge of refrigeration science.
- Refrigeration facility construction and testing skills.
CONTRACT CHARACTERISTICS
- Incorporation previsible January 2027
- 4-year full-time job (36 hours per week)
- In person job
- Gross salary approximate: 1-2nd yr (19574 €), 3rd (24468€), 4th (25079€), final compensation (3000€) (see https://www.aei.gob.es/sites/default/files/convocatory_info/assistants/2025-11/Resolucion%20convocatoria_ProyectosGeneraci%C3%B3nConocimiento_PID2025_.pdf for exact details)
- Participation in scientific conferences.
FUNDING AGENCY
Project ‘Natural Refrigerant technologies for Ultra-Low Temperature Cooling (NAR-ULT)’ is funded by The Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of Spain (project reference PID2025-170246OB-I00).
Where to apply
E-mail: rllopis@uji.es
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Good level of English (written and spoken)
- Availability to travel
- Good knowledge of refrigeration science.
- Refrigeration facility construction and testing skills.
- Knowledge: Matlab, Labview, Refrpop, Visual Studio
Specific Requirements
Graduate in Engineering is required (mechanical, thermodynamics, chemical, industrial or similar)
Master level is required to apply to the contract.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering, Engineering » Thermal engineering, Engineering » Chemical engineering
Years of Research Experience: None
Additional Information
Selection process
For first round send CV and motivation letter to Prof. Llopis (rllopis@uji.es)
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Jaume I University / Thermal Engineering Group
Country: Spain
State/Province: Castellón
City: Castellón de la Plana
Postal Code: 12071
Street: Campus Riu Sec s/n
Contact
State/Province: Castellón
City: Castelló de la Plana
Website: http://www.uji.es
Street: Avda. Sos Baynat s/n
Postal Code: 12071
E-Mail: rllopis@uji.es