R&D chemical engineer energy, transition and sustainability

AIMEN is a multi-sector Innovation and Technology Centre that develops R&D&I activities and provides technological services to the industry in the fields of Materials, Advanced Manufacturing processes, Digitalization, and sustainability.

With more than 50 years of experience, our vision is consolidating as an excellent organization in technological innovation at the service of the industry, to contribute to a more sustainable future. We are a team of more than 300 professionals whose high expertise and motivation to achieve a better society through innovation makes it our main asset.

Main duties:

Be part of Sustainability for Innovation Team: 

• Plan and execute intricate EU projects, collaborating with international partners to achieve project objectives and deliverables.
• Foster collaboration with multidisciplinary EU entities, such as universities, technology centers, industries.
• Conduct rigorous life cycle assessments studies (environmental, economic and social) of products and systems, in the field of renewable energy and energy storage solutions.
• Monitor technological innovations in renewable energy and energy storage solutions.
• Propose solutions and improvements based on the outcomes of life cycle analysis, contributing to the adoption of more sustainable and efficient practices.
• Scientific dissemination of results and attendance to conferences, meetings and other scientific events.
• Preparation of technical reports, presentations, scientific articles and other documents related with research outcomes.

Education:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Job specific skills:

• Proven experience in conducting life cycle assessments, techno-economic analysis and exergoeconomic analysis, with a focus on renewable energy systems and energy storage solutions.
• Familiarity with energy and environmental research areas, specifically energy efficiency, chemical looping processes, hydrogen, biomass-based fuels, etc.
• Familiarity with social analysis in the context of sustainability.
• Knowledge of eco-design concept.
• Experience using LCA software such as SimaPro and/or GaBi.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of the different R&D calls (National and European) mainly in Horizon Europe Program.
• Understanding experimental/industrial results.
• High-level proficiency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Available to travel, driving license and own car.

Desirable qualifications and skills:

• A PhD in chemical engineering, sustainability, energetic or environmental field would be desirable.
• Previous experience in European projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A professional that can carry out tasks with strong initiative.
• We are looking for people who are involved, responsible with ability and aptitude for teamwork and high organization skills. Flexible and initiative to face new professional challenges.

 We offer:

• Working in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment contributing to your personal development (knowledge and skills).
• Stability and flexible working time; hybrid teleworking model capable of reconciling your your personal life.
• Specific Training Plan in the areas of specialisation.
• Salary according to professional experience and expertise level.
• Location: O Porriño (located some 25 km from Vigo, excellent communications to Vigo Airport, Santiago and Porto; and good communication with the AVE train network.)