Industrial PhD
Development of Sustainable Seaweed-Based
Packaging Solutions
Barcelona, Spain / On-Site / Full-time
​JOB INFORMATION
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Company: B’ZEOS
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University: UPC ETSEIB, POL group (Polímers Industrials Avançats i Biopolímers Tecnològics)
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Location: Barcelona, Spain
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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
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The candidate must have a relevant academic background with a MSc degree in materials science, chemistry, biotechnology and/or related fields.
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General knowledge of relevant synthesis and characterization techniques in polymer chemistry will be highly appreciated.
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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.
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Curious and motivated scientists with interest in sustainability are invited to apply.
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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