This job offer was closed at 2026-09-06
Engineer - Chemical Engineering
Job Vacancy
Research Field: Engineering
Sub Research: Chemical engineering
Job Summary
We are currently accepting applications for the above-mentioned position. This is a unique opportunity for highly motivated Chemical Engineers to join one of DIPC's high-profile research teams.
Job Description & Benefits
Description:
The role
We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and strong laboratory and analytical skills to join our research team.
The successful candidate will work on the design, performing and monitoring of laboratory experiments involving mineral reactor for hydrogen production and contribute to the development of prototype reactors with the objective to progress a new technology from TRL2 to TRL4. The role requires a solid background in chemical processes, hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and the ability to document and analyse experimental results.
The selected candidate will join the Laboratory of Mineral Self-organization and Origin of Life at the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) led by Prof. Juan Manuel GarcÃa-Ruiz (https://garciaruizdipc.org/) and will work in a Proof of Concept project associated to the European Research Council (ERC) Synergy project ‘PROTOS’ (101118811): "The role of silica in the dawn of life on our planet" (https://protos-erc.eu/).
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare and carry out laboratory experiments involving mineral reactants for H2 production.
- Design and optimise experimental setups, including bench-scale reactors and monitoring devices.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (e.g., pH meters, ion-selective probes, reactors, optical microscope tools, glove-box, fume cabinets, gases set-up, chromatographs, TPO, TPR, TPD, chemisorption measurements,…).
- Collect experimental data and preparation of samples to international collaborators for analysis.
- Collaborate with postdoctoral researchers, senior scientists and external partners.
- Ensure laboratory safety standards are met, especially when handling gases, chemicals and pressurised systems.
- Contribute to technical reports, protocols and experimental documentation.
The role
We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and strong laboratory and analytical skills to join our research team.
The successful candidate will work on the design, performing and monitoring of laboratory experiments involving mineral reactor for hydrogen production and contribute to the development of prototype reactors with the objective to progress a new technology from TRL2 to TRL4. The role requires a solid background in chemical processes, hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and the ability to document and analyse experimental results.
The selected candidate will join the Laboratory of Mineral Self-organization and Origin of Life at the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) led by Prof. Juan Manuel GarcÃa-Ruiz (https://garciaruizdipc.org/) and will work in a Proof of Concept project associated to the European Research Council (ERC) Synergy project ‘PROTOS’ (101118811): "The role of silica in the dawn of life on our planet" (https://protos-erc.eu/).
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare and carry out laboratory experiments involving mineral reactants for H2 production.
- Design and optimise experimental setups, including bench-scale reactors and monitoring devices.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (e.g., pH meters, ion-selective probes, reactors, optical microscope tools, glove-box, fume cabinets, gases set-up, chromatographs, TPO, TPR, TPD, chemisorption measurements,…).
- Collect experimental data and preparation of samples to international collaborators for analysis.
- Collaborate with postdoctoral researchers, senior scientists and external partners.
- Ensure laboratory safety standards are met, especially when handling gases, chemicals and pressurised systems.
- Contribute to technical reports, protocols and experimental documentation.
Benefits:
Additional details:
Job Details
Program:
HE / ERC
SESAM Number:
Type of Contract:
Temporary
Status:
Hours/Week:
38.5
Company:
Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC)
Location:
SPAIN
Organization Contact
Name:
DIPC - Donostia International Physics Center
Type:
Research Laboratory
Dept/Lab:
Address:
Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal, 4 E-20018 Donostia - San Sebastian SPAIN
Email:
Website:
Phone/Fax:
Ph: +34 943 01 51 21
