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FPI Predoctoral Contract

UniversidadRioja
Published on 09/26/2025
Business: University of La Rioja
Province: Logroño

FPI Predoctoral Contract linked to National Project (State Research Plan)

A is offered 4 -year pretecting contract in the University of La Rioja, within the framework of State Plan for Scientific, Technical and Innovation Research 2024–2027, funded by the State Research Agency and co -financed by the European Union and the FSE+.

The contract is associated with the project SPPARKS - Sustainable applications to improve key stages of brewing and by -products valuation using atmospheric plasma technology.

Workplace: University of La Rioja, Logroño (Spain).

Type of position: Predoctoral contract (FPI), full -time and with exclusive dedication.

Duration and remuneration:

  • Maximum duration of 4 years (with the possibility of an additional year of postdoctoral guidance if the title of Doctor is obtained before the fourth year).
  • Annual remuneration according to national regulations: € 24,600 First year; € 30,200 in second, third and fourth annuity.
  • It includes financing of doctoral registration and research stays in national or international centers.

Candidate requirements:

  • Nationality of the European Union or the European Economic Space (EEE).
  • Being in possession of a master's degree that allows access to a doctoral program in related areas (engineering, food science and technology, biotechnology, chemistry or other related).
  • Be admitted or commit to enroll in a doctoral program at the University of La Rioja on the date of formalization of the contract.
  • MINIMUM Note of 6.5/10 in the Academic File for Doctoral Access.
  • Previous experience in microbiology applied to food and beverages will be valued and in the application of atmospheric plasma technology.

Special conditions:

  • The registration in the doctoral program must be maintained throughout the validity of the contract.
  • Possibility of teaching collaboration at the University of La Rioja (max. 60 h/year).

Required documentation:

  • CV with academic file.
  • Motivation letter (1 page).
  • Contact data of two references.

Contact:
Prof. Fernando Alba (main researcher)

fernando.alba@unirioja.es