Offer Description
The University of Cádiz is recruiting a researcher for the project ‘Development and application of new bioextractants for the separation and recovery of strategic materials: lanthanide elements’
Where to apply
Website: https://sede.uca.es/opencms/system/modules/sede/index
Requirements
Research Field: All
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The successful candidate will carry out the following tasks, amongst others:
- Synthesis of ionic bio-liquids for use in the separation of metal species.
- Evaluation of the separation and pre-concentration capacity of lanthanide elements using the ionic liquids synthesised in different aqueous matrices.
- Development of toxicity assays on aquatic organisms (Artemia franciscana and Daphnia spp.) using newly synthesised ionic liquids and commercial reagents employed in the extraction of lanthanide elements.
- Data analysis and preparation of reports on the results obtained.
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Relevant qualification: A degree in Environmental Sciences or Marine Sciences.
Experience:
Proven experience in carrying out the tasks to be performed, as set out in section 4.
Languages: English, at B1 level or above.
Selection process
Required documentation:
- Copy of national identity document/passport
- Copy of degree certificate or Doctorate if required.
- Certificate of the academic transcript of the degree
- CV.
- Supporting documentation proving the merits included in the CV (e.g., diplomas, publications, courses, conferences)
- Signed application form
Knowledge of Spanish is required
More information in Anexo 6 Ref 09/2026/06
Responsible: Belén Herce Sesa
Website for additional job details: https://personal.uca.es/convocatorias-de-capitulo-vi-2026/
Kindly note that our business hours are Monday through Friday in the morning.
mail: seleccion.capitulovi@uca.es
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Universidad de Cádiz
Country: Spain
State/Province: Cádiz
City: Puerto Real (Cádiz)
Contact
State/Province: Cádiz
City: Cádiz
Website: https://personal.uca.es/convocatorias-de-capitulo-vi-2026/
Street: Plaza del Falla
Postal Code: 11002
E-Mail: seleccion.capitulovi@uca.es