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Industrial PhD

Development of Sustainable Seaweed-Based 

Packaging Solutions

Barcelona, Spain / On-Site / Full-time

​JOB INFORMATION

  • Company: B’ZEOS  

  • University: UPC ETSEIB, POL group (Polímers Industrials Avançats i Biopolímers Tecnològics) 

  • Location: Barcelona, Spain 

  • Starting Date: To be discussed.

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​PhD CONTEXT 
B’ZEOS  is  looking  for  a  motivated  and  skilled  PhD  candidate  with  an engineering/scientific  background  and  laboratory experience  to  join  our  dynamic start-up and collaborate with a renowned research laboratory. The PhD subject will focus on studying and developing different strategies of seaweed polysaccharides’ chemical  modification  for packaging 
applications. The  candidate  will  perform chemical  synthesis,  formulate  bioplastics,  and  conduct  physico-chemical characterizations interpreting  generated  data.  He/she  will  also  regularly  present his/her  research  advances  to  both the company and the university as well as in international congresses through articles and conferences.

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COMPANY/UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION 

Company 

B'ZEOS  is  a green-tech company that develops novel seaweed-based packaging solutions.  We  believe  in  the  power  of biotechnology in solving the plastic waste challenge  and  want  to  bring  about  meaningful  and  lasting  change  to  our 
environment. Our regenerative materials replace the need for single-use plastic. We are constantly involved in research and material formulation development to offer the best products in the market. 

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University 

The UPC ETSEIB combines a long tradition with the spirit of renewal and continuous improvement, which has become one of the best engineering schools in Spain and a university of international benchmark. The POL group's activities focus on several R&D lines aiming the development of materials with advanced technical properties. including polymers’ synthesis, their physico-chemical and structural characterization as well as their degradation.

The main areas developed by the research group are: 
industrial polymers, sustainable polymers and polymers produced by biosynthesis for packaging and biomedical applications.


REQUIRED SELECTION CRITERIA

  • The candidate must have a relevant academic background with a MSc degree in materials science, chemistry, biotechnology and/or related fields.

  • General knowledge of relevant synthesis and characterization techniques in polymer chemistry will be highly appreciated.

  • The candidate must be able to work independently and progress in the research work by own achievements. He/she must be creative in solving experimental challenges.

  • Curious and motivated scientists with interest in sustainability are invited to apply.

  • Good written and oral English is mandatory. Spanish language skills are beneficial but not required.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENT FOR APPLICATION

Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter mentioning references to be sent to phd@bzeos.com​

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Application Deadline: 14 February, 2025

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