Título del proyecto: Plan anual de actividades de la UCC+I de la Universidad de Navarra.

Referencia oficial: FCT-21-17008.

Descripción del puesto: Contrato a tiempo parcial.

Perfil: Licenciado o Grado en Biología, Bioquímica o similares.

Tareas: 

- Actividades de divulgación en colegios con experimentos

- Colaboración en tareas de organización y difusión del “Festival LabmeCrazy”.

- Colaboración en tareas de organización  de “La Semana de la Ciencia”

- Colaboración en tareas de organización de la acción “Ciencia en la calle”.

- Colaboración en tareas de organización de la acción “La mujer en la Ciencia”.

- Apoyo en Redes Sociales y página web del Museo.

Fecha de comienzo prevista: 01/10/2022

Entidad subvencionante: Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología (FECYT). Convocatoria de ayudas para el fomento de la cultura científica, tecnológica y de innovación 2021.

Estado: Plaza vacante.

Persona de contacto: Marta Revuelta Martínez (mrevuelta@unav.es)

A Computational Biologist or Bioinformatician position is offered to work at the Adoptive Cell Therapy Laboratory of the Hemato-Oncology Program of the CIMA Universidad de Navarra in Pamplona (Spain). The 3-year position is funded by the European Union through the EIC Pathfinder programme and offers the opportunity to exploit deep multiomics profiling to bring novel, efficient and safer hematopoietic stem cell engineering to clinical application. The work will be in permanent collaboration with an interactive international team of basic and translational researchers.

The successful candidate will:

• Participate in the planning, processing, analysis and interpretation of next generation sequencing experiments (scRNA-seq, sc ATAC-seq, CITE-seq, etc.).

• Participate in the development of data analysis workflows and pipelines for high throughput “omics” data, as well as implementation of software tools for multiomic analysis.

• Collaborate in multiple projects, having the possibility to carry on a personal research project.

• Active participation on manuscript preparations and project submission.

Desired qualifications:

• University degree or postgraduate training in computational biology & bioinformatics.

• Experience in the data processing and statistical analysis of high-throughput genomic data.

• Knowledge of informatics tools and visualization/data mining packages and an aptitude for optimally adapting them to specific problems.

• Knowledge of programming environment (R/Bioconductor, Matlab) and programming languages (Perl, Python, Java...).

• Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing past experience and interests as well as their CV including references to:

Oscar Gonzalez Moreno
ogonmor@unav.es
Tel. +34948194700 ext 811047

La Clínica Universidad de Navarra busca un investigador postdoctoral en el marco del marco del Proyecto "Renal MRI standardization to improve personalised management of CKD patients (RESPECT)". Referencia 0011-2750-2020-000001  

Proyecto

"Renal MRI standardization to improve personalised management of CKD patients (RESPECT)". Referencia 0011-2750-2020-000001
Gobierno de Navarra, Departamento de Desarrollo económico y empresarial y Fondos FEDER

Perfil del candidato

Los requisitos mínimos que debe cumplir el candidato son:

• Doctorado en Física, Ingeniería o similar.
• Se requerirá experiencia con programación.
• Se valorará muy favorablemente experiencia con procesado de imagen de resonancia magnética.

Funciones

La persona contratada realizará las siguientes funciones:

• Gestionará los datos clínicos y de imagen médica.
• Procesará la imagen de resonancia magnética
• Realizará el análisis estadístico de datos.

Solicitud

Los candidatos interesados deberán presentar una solicitud con la siguiente documentación:

• CV y carta de motivación.
• Fecha límite: 08 de abril

Por favor envíe su solicitud por E-mail a María Asunción Fernández Seara mfseara@unav.es

A Computational Biologist position is offered by the Myeloma Research Laboratory at Universidad de Navarra in Pamplona, Spain. We are seeking a highly motivated Computational Biologist to join the Myeloma Research Laboratory at the Universidad de Navarra. The selected candidate will join an international group of scientists that are leaders in the field of translational research in multiple myeloma and other hematological malignancies.

Perfil del candidato

Required qualifications:

• University degree and postgraduate training in computational biology & bioinformatics.
• Experience in the data processing and statistical analysis of high-throughput data.
• Knowledge of informatics tools and visualization/data mining packages and an aptitude for optimally adapting them to specific problems.
• Knowledge of statistical programming environment (R/Bioconductor, Matlab) and programming languages (Perl, Python, Java…).
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable qualifications:

• PhD degree and postgraduate training in computational biology & bioinformatics.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environment and high-performance computing (clusters).
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaborations on bioinformatics services.
• Familiarity with contemporary basic biology and biomedical research topics.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing experience and interests as well as their CV including references

Funciones

The successful candidate will:

• Participate in the planning, processing, analysis and interpretation of multidimensional flow cytometry and next generation sequencing (RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, HI-C, single cell RNA-seq, etc.) data.
• Participate in the development of data analysis workflows and pipelines for high throughput “omics” data.
• Collaborate in multiple projects and leadership in personal research projects.
• Implement and customize existing software tools for multiomic analysis.
• Supervise and teach junior members of the lab.
• Active participation in manuscripts, grants and abstract

Condiciones

We offer a 3-year contract and a consolidated structure to achieve new outcomes in immunogenomics. The selected candidate will be working in a unique environment of a combined diagnostic and research laboratories. We have state-of-the-art technology and experimental models, together with large datasets of patients with multiomics and clinical data.

Solicitud

Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing experience and interests as well as their CV including references to:
Bruno Paiva: bpaiva@unav.es

• OFFER DEADLINE: 30/06/2022

• EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME: HE / MSCA

• LOCATION: Pamplona, Spain

• DEPARTMENT: Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry

• LABORATORY: Nanomedicines and drug delivery

Hosting Institution:

The University of Navarra (UN) is among the top 100 universities in the world in 6 areas of the QS rankings, and 7 of their teaching areas are among the best in the world according to the Times Higher Education rankings. The high percentage of international students make our institution strongly committed to multicultural dimension. Moreover, the number and quality of scientific papers point out the excellence of the research carried out in UN.

The candidate would apply for the MSCA postdoctoral fellowship to be incorporated into the group Nanomedicines and drug delivery of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, placed in the campus located in Pamplona (Navarra) under the direction of Professor María Blanco-Prieto.

Prof. María Blanco-Prieto (researchgate.net ; scholar.google.com) heads a consolidated and international research group focused in the field of biomaterials and advanced drug carrier systems with extended experience in European projects and world-wide collaborations. In brief, their expertise is in the design and development of polymer and lipid based micro- and nanoscale carriers, their biological evaluation in in vitro cell cultures (toxicity, mechanism of action, intracellular drug release) and also their pharmacokinetic and dynamic impact in vivo (using relevant animal models of the diseases). These micro and nanosystems are prepared using non-toxic, biocompatible and biodegradable biomaterials. Research carried out in this field is mainly applied to cancer, infectious, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. The main objectives are to target the molecules to their site of action (i.e. cancer cells), to decreases the toxicity of anticancer drugs, to improve the oral absorption of poorly absorbed drugs, to protect fragile molecules like cytokines (for cardiac tissue regeneration) or neurotrophic factors (for brain tissue regeneration) from degradation in the body and to achieve a controlled and sustained release of the entrapped molecules over the time. Spanish and English are both working languages

Offer description:

Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide despite the massive efforts in R&D. At present, there is no sustainable regenerative therapy available for myocardial infarction (MI), being cardiac transplantation the only therapeutic option. Tissue engineering (TE) is envisioned as a true regenerative therapeutic alternative. However, the limited regenerative capacity of existing cardiomyocytes together with challenges associated with the translation and scale-up of the developed TE strategies have limited the expansion of cardiovascular regenerative medicine. In this project, we hypothesize that an advanced biomaterial based on nanostructured and vascularized HGs loaded with cardioprotective/cardioregenerative miRNAs will be able to contribute to efficient cardiac repair. The nano reinforcement will provide not only mechanical support and better replication of the structure of the cardiac tissue but also miRNA-controlled release. The nanostructured HG will have morphological, mechanical and functional properties similar to the heart. To further enhance the functionality and pro-regenerative action of the HG constructs they will be pre-vascularized. Once optimized and validated in a relevant animal model of MI, a product prototype will be developed with a translational and business mindset. The project conducts cutting edge research that spans from the synthesis and formulation of tissue-engineered medicines to their advanced in vitro and in vivo characterization.

Requirements of the candidate:

The candidate should preferably have experience working with biomaterials, in cell biological research and animal studies and have a strong motivation and team spirit with the enthusiasm to bring scientific questions to successful conclusions.

Specific requirements for MSCA-PF-2022 application:

• PhD obtained not earlier than 14/09/2014. Exceptions apply for maternity leave, EU researcher in a non-EU country and other reasons (consult the contact person)

• The candidate must not have lived or performed his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline for submission of proposals (14/09/2022).

Applications: documents to be submitted:

Interested candidates should apply to mjblanco@unav.es with a covering letter and a detailed CV, including a brief description of interests, research accomplishments and contact information of three references. It is recommended to contact as soon as possible in order to have time to prepare a winning proposal with the deadline of the call in mind, 14th September 2022.

OFFER DEADLINE: 30/06/2022 14:00 - Europe/Brussels

EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME: HE / MSCA

LOCATION: Spain, Pamplona

ORGANISATION/COMPANY: University of Navarra

DEPARTMENT: Department of Construction, Building Services and Structures

Research project description

We are looking for a motivated candidate who wish to develop alternative and/or disruptive solutions in the integration of building services and energy systems in architecture and urbanism (theoretical and/or practical developments).

Hosting Group

• The work team represented by the César Martín-Gómez has been working for years on projects that involve the integration of building services and energy systems in complex architectonical cases. Building services here involve fire safety, water management, electricity, data networks, HVAC and renewable energies.
• These research works include architecture and urbanism, history and biology, learning and complex buildings. It is not a mess but a puzzle where the keyword is integration.
• The UNESCO research lines are: 241109 - Regulation of human temperature; 330500 - Construction technology; 330503 - Large buildings and skyscrapers; 330506 - Civil engineering; 330517 - Industrial and commercial buildings; 330537 - Urban planning; 330800 - Environmental engineering and technology; 3322 - Energy technology; 332900 - Urban planning; 550601 - History of architecture; 550624 - History of technology; 580100 - Educational theory and methods.
• Since 2009, the team has participated in 14 research projects: 5 private, 5 regional, 3 national and 1 European, with an income of over 1 million euros.
• The activity of the team has allowed the publication of more than 43 articles in indexed journals, 38 books or book chapters, and 69 collaborations in Congresses.

Highlighted Publications

1. “Adiabatic box designed to minimize the thermal bridge of a thermoelectrical system”. Informes de la Construcción Vol. 73, 562, e386 abril-junio 2021 ISSN-L: 0020-0883 César Martín-Gómez, Kattalin Del Valle de Lersundi, Amaia Zuazua Ros, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, José Antonio Sacristán-Fernández, María Ibañez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.74303
2. “From the leather industry to building sector: Exploration of potential applications of discarded solid wastes”. Journal of Cleaner Production 291 (2021) 125960, pp.1-12. ISSN: 0959-6526. Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Silvia Perez-Bou, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Cesar Martín-Gomez. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.125960
3. “Performance and feasibility assessment of a hybrid cooling system for office buildings based on heat dissipation panels”. Energy (2020) 117975, pp.1-14. ISSN: 0360-5442. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Juan Carlos Ramos, César Martín-Gomez, Tomas Gomez-Acebo, Evyatar Erell. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.117975
4. “Potential strategies offered by animals to implement in buildings׳ energy performance: Theory and practice”. Frontiers of Architectural Research (2019) Volume 8, Issue 1, pp.17-31. ISSN 2095-2635. César Martín-Gómez. Amaia Zuazua-Ros. Javier Bermejo-Busto. Enrique Baquero. Rafael Miranda. Cristina Sanz. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2018.12.002
5. “Investigation of the thermoelectric potential for heating, cooling and ventilation in buildings: Characterization options and applications”. Renewable Energy 131 (2019) 229-239. ISSN: 0960-1481. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibañez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Yaniv Gelbstein. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.07.027
6. “Design, assembly and energy performance of a ventilated active thermoelectric envelope module for heating”. Energy and Buildings 176 (2018) 371–379. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibáñez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, María Ibáñez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.07.062
7. “Performance simulation of heat recovery ventilator cores in cascade connection”. Energy and Buildings 134 (2017) 25–36. ISSN 0378-7788. Javier Bermejo-Busto, César Martín-Gómez, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.11.014
8. “Bio-inspired heat dissipation system integrated in buildings: development and applications”. Energy Procedia, 111, 2016, Pages 51-60, ISSN: 1876-6102. 8th Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, SEB-16 Turin, Italy, 11-13 September 2016. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Juan Carlos Ramos, Tomás Gómez- Acebo. DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.007
9. “Flow of pedestrians through narrow doors with different competitiveness”. Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment, Volume 2016, April 2016, pp.1-16. ISSN: 1742-5468. A Garcimartín, D R Parisi, J M Pastor, C Martín-Gómez, I Zuriguel. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-5468/2016/04/043402
10. “Thermal energy performance in working-spaces from biomorphic models: The tuna case in an office building”. Building Simulation, June 2016, Volume 9, Issue 3, pp 347–357. ISSN 1996-3599. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Javier Bermejo-Busto, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. DOI 10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8 <http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8>
11. "Banco de Bilbao Headquarters: First Low-Energy Building in Spain?". Journal of Green Building, V6 N4, 2011, p.37-44. ISSN 1552-6100. https://doi.org/10.3992/jgb.6.4.37

Applicant profiles

Architecture and/or Engineer, PhD.

Specific requirements for MSCA-PF-2022 application:

• PhD obtained not earlier than 14/09/2014. Exceptions apply for maternity leave, EU researcher in a non-EU country and other reasons (consult the contact person)
• The candidate must not have lived or performed his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline for submission of proposals (14/09/2022).

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to work into multidisciplinary teams.

The fellowship has the potential for a postdoctoral scientist:

• Disruptive and out-of-the-box research projects.
• Research at Universidad de Navarra, one of the top-rated universities in Spain (Number 1 in employability) in a real multidisciplinary ecosystem.

Documents to provide

Interested candidates should apply to cmargom@unav.es with CV and letter of motivation. Include a concept note of the research proposal (up to 1 page).

OFFER DEADLINE: 30/06/2022

EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME: HE / MSCA

LOCATION: Spain, Pamplona

DEPARTMENT: Department of Construction, Building Services and Structures

Research project description

How will fire protection facilities look like in buildings in the year 2100? And water management? Will waste management be really integrated into buildings? How? And how would the power generation be then? Will HVAC systems have been replaced by other technologies that we don't even imagine now? Will electricity continue to go through wires? Do you want to solve these questions or others even more difficult? Then, this is your proposal.

Hosting Group

• The work team represented by the César Martín-Gómez has been working for years on projects that involve the integration of building services and energy systems in complex architectonical cases. Building services here involve fire safety, water management, electricity, data networks, HVAC and renewable energies.
• These research works include architecture and urbanism, history and biology, learning and complex buildings. It is not a mess but a puzzle where the keyword is integration.
• The UNESCO research lines are: 241109 - Regulation of human temperature; 330500 - Construction technology; 330503 - Large buildings and skyscrapers; 330506 - Civil engineering; 330517 - Industrial and commercial buildings; 330537 - Urban planning; 330800 - Environmental engineering and technology; 3322 - Energy technology; 332900 - Urban planning; 550601 - History of architecture; 550624 - History of technology; 580100 - Educational theory and methods.
• Since 2009, the team has participated in 14 research projects: 5 private, 5 regional, 3 national and 1 European, with an income of over 1 million euros.
• The activity of the team has allowed the publication of more than 43 articles in indexed journals, 38 books or book chapters, and 69 collaborations in Congresses.

Highlighted Publications

1. “Adiabatic box designed to minimize the thermal bridge of a thermoelectrical system”. Informes de la Construcción Vol. 73, 562, e386 abril-junio 2021 ISSN-L: 0020-0883 César Martín-Gómez, Kattalin Del Valle de Lersundi, Amaia Zuazua Ros, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, José Antonio Sacristán-Fernández, María Ibañez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.74303
2. “From the leather industry to building sector: Exploration of potential applications of discarded solid wastes”. Journal of Cleaner Production 291 (2021) 125960, pp.1-12. ISSN: 0959-6526. Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Silvia Perez-Bou, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Cesar Martín-Gomez. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.125960
3. “Performance and feasibility assessment of a hybrid cooling system for office buildings based on heat dissipation panels”. Energy (2020) 117975, pp.1-14. ISSN: 0360-5442. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Juan Carlos Ramos, César Martín-Gomez, Tomas Gomez-Acebo, Evyatar Erell. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.117975
4. “Potential strategies offered by animals to implement in buildings׳ energy performance: Theory and practice”. Frontiers of Architectural Research (2019) Volume 8, Issue 1, pp.17-31. ISSN 2095-2635. César Martín-Gómez. Amaia Zuazua-Ros. Javier Bermejo-Busto. Enrique Baquero. Rafael Miranda. Cristina Sanz. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2018.12.002
5. “Investigation of the thermoelectric potential for heating, cooling and ventilation in buildings: Characterization options and applications”. Renewable Energy 131 (2019) 229-239. ISSN: 0960-1481. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibañez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Yaniv Gelbstein. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.07.027
6. “Design, assembly and energy performance of a ventilated active thermoelectric envelope module for heating”. Energy and Buildings 176 (2018) 371–379. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibáñez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, María Ibáñez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.07.062
7. “Performance simulation of heat recovery ventilator cores in cascade connection”. Energy and Buildings 134 (2017) 25–36. ISSN 0378-7788. Javier Bermejo-Busto, César Martín-Gómez, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.11.014
8. “Bio-inspired heat dissipation system integrated in buildings: development and applications”. Energy Procedia, 111, 2016, Pages 51-60, ISSN: 1876-6102. 8th Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, SEB-16 Turin, Italy, 11-13 September 2016. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Juan Carlos Ramos, Tomás Gómez- Acebo. DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.007
9. “Flow of pedestrians through narrow doors with different competitiveness”. Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment, Volume 2016, April 2016, pp.1-16. ISSN: 1742-5468. A Garcimartín, D R Parisi, J M Pastor, C Martín-Gómez, I Zuriguel. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-5468/2016/04/043402
10. “Thermal energy performance in working-spaces from biomorphic models: The tuna case in an office building”. Building Simulation, June 2016, Volume 9, Issue 3, pp 347–357. ISSN 1996-3599. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Javier Bermejo-Busto, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. DOI 10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8 <http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8>
11. "Banco de Bilbao Headquarters: First Low-Energy Building in Spain?". Journal of Green Building, V6 N4, 2011, p.37-44. ISSN 1552-6100. https://doi.org/10.3992/jgb.6.4.37

Applicant profiles

Architecture and/or Engineer, PhD.

Specific requirements for MSCA-PF-2022 application:

• PhD obtained not earlier than 14/09/2014. Exceptions apply for maternity leave, EU researcher in a non-EU country and other reasons (consult the contact person)
• The candidate must not have lived or performed his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline for submission of proposals (14/09/2022).

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to work into multidisciplinary teams.

The fellowship has the potential for a postdoctoral scientist:

• Disruptive and out-of-the-box research projects.
• Research at Universidad de Navarra, one of the top-rated universities in Spain (Number 1 in employability) in a real multidisciplinary ecosystem.

Documents to provide

Interested candidates should apply to cmargom@unav.es with CV and letter of motivation. Include a concept note of the research proposal (up to 1 page).

OFFER DEADLINE: 30/06/2022

EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME: HE / MSCA

LOCATION: Spain, Pamplona

DEPARTMENT: Department of Construction, Building Services and Structures

Research project description

The placement of obstacles in front of doors is believed to be an effective strategy to increase the flow of pedestrians, hence improving the evacuation process. Since it was first suggested, this counter-intuitive feature is considered a hallmark of pedestrian flows through bottlenecks. Our experimental findings also reveal an unnoticed phenomenon in relation with the crowd movement in front of the exit: in competitive evacuations, an obstacle attenuates the development of collective transversal rushes, which are hazardous as they might cause falls.

We are looking for a motivated candidate who wish to add her/his efforts to the background of the Universidad de Navarra researchers in this area, to achieve new solutions to be applied into buildings.

Hosting Group

• The work team represented by the César Martín-Gómez has been working for years on projects that involve the integration of building services and energy systems in complex architectonical cases. Building services here involve fire safety, water management, electricity, data networks, HVAC and renewable energies.
• These research works include architecture and urbanism, history and biology, learning and complex buildings. It is not a mess but a puzzle where the keyword is integration.
• The UNESCO research lines are: 241109 - Regulation of human temperature; 330500 - Construction technology; 330503 - Large buildings and skyscrapers; 330506 - Civil engineering; 330517 - Industrial and commercial buildings; 330537 - Urban planning; 330800 - Environmental engineering and technology; 3322 - Energy technology; 332900 - Urban planning; 550601 - History of architecture; 550624 - History of technology; 580100 - Educational theory and methods.
• Since 2009, the team has participated in 14 research projects: 5 private, 5 regional, 3 national and 1 European, with an income of over 1 million euros.
• The activity of the team has allowed the publication of more than 43 articles in indexed journals, 38 books or book chapters, and 69 collaborations in Congresses.

Highlighted Publications

1. “Adiabatic box designed to minimize the thermal bridge of a thermoelectrical system”. Informes de la Construcción Vol. 73, 562, e386 abril-junio 2021 ISSN-L: 0020-0883 César Martín-Gómez, Kattalin Del Valle de Lersundi, Amaia Zuazua Ros, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, José Antonio Sacristán-Fernández, María Ibañez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.74303
2. “From the leather industry to building sector: Exploration of potential applications of discarded solid wastes”. Journal of Cleaner Production 291 (2021) 125960, pp.1-12. ISSN: 0959-6526. Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Silvia Perez-Bou, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Cesar Martín-Gomez. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.125960
3. “Performance and feasibility assessment of a hybrid cooling system for office buildings based on heat dissipation panels”. Energy (2020) 117975, pp.1-14. ISSN: 0360-5442. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Juan Carlos Ramos, César Martín-Gomez, Tomas Gomez-Acebo, Evyatar Erell. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.117975
4. “Potential strategies offered by animals to implement in buildings׳ energy performance: Theory and practice”. Frontiers of Architectural Research (2019) Volume 8, Issue 1, pp.17-31. ISSN 2095-2635. César Martín-Gómez. Amaia Zuazua-Ros. Javier Bermejo-Busto. Enrique Baquero. Rafael Miranda. Cristina Sanz. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2018.12.002
5. “Investigation of the thermoelectric potential for heating, cooling and ventilation in buildings: Characterization options and applications”. Renewable Energy 131 (2019) 229-239. ISSN: 0960-1481. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibañez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Yaniv Gelbstein. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.07.027
6. “Design, assembly and energy performance of a ventilated active thermoelectric envelope module for heating”. Energy and Buildings 176 (2018) 371–379. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibáñez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, María Ibáñez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.07.062
7. “Performance simulation of heat recovery ventilator cores in cascade connection”. Energy and Buildings 134 (2017) 25–36. ISSN 0378-7788. Javier Bermejo-Busto, César Martín-Gómez, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.11.014
8. “Bio-inspired heat dissipation system integrated in buildings: development and applications”. Energy Procedia, 111, 2016, Pages 51-60, ISSN: 1876-6102. 8th Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, SEB-16 Turin, Italy, 11-13 September 2016. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Juan Carlos Ramos, Tomás Gómez- Acebo. DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.007
9. “Flow of pedestrians through narrow doors with different competitiveness”. Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment, Volume 2016, April 2016, pp.1-16. ISSN: 1742-5468. A Garcimartín, D R Parisi, J M Pastor, C Martín-Gómez, I Zuriguel. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-5468/2016/04/043402
10. “Thermal energy performance in working-spaces from biomorphic models: The tuna case in an office building”. Building Simulation, June 2016, Volume 9, Issue 3, pp 347–357. ISSN 1996-3599. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Javier Bermejo-Busto, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. DOI 10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8 <http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8>
11. "Banco de Bilbao Headquarters: First Low-Energy Building in Spain?". Journal of Green Building, V6 N4, 2011, p.37-44. ISSN 1552-6100. https://doi.org/10.3992/jgb.6.4.37

Applicant profiles

Architecture and/or Engineer, PhD.

Specific requirements for MSCA-PF-2022 application:

• PhD obtained not earlier than 14/09/2014. Exceptions apply for maternity leave, EU researcher in a non-EU country and other reasons (consult the contact person)
• The candidate must not have lived or performed his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline for submission of proposals (14/09/2022).

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to work into multidisciplinary teams.

The fellowship has the potential for a postdoctoral scientist:

• Disruptive and out-of-the-box research projects.
• Research at Universidad de Navarra, one of the top-rated universities in Spain (Number 1 in employability) in a real multidisciplinary ecosystem.

Documents to provide

Interested candidates should apply to cmargom@unav.es with CV and letter of motivation. Include a concept note of the research proposal (up to 1 page).

OFFER DEADLINE: 30/06/2022

EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME: HE / MSCA

LOCATION: Spain, Pamplona

DEPARTMENT: Department of Construction, Building Services and Structures

Research project description

We are looking for a motivated candidate who wish to build a ground-breaking method of scientific research based on creativity, innovation and a holistic approach of the 'nature' laboratory to be applied to architecture.

The proposal must facilitate an unconventional approach and investigations at the interface between biology and architecture. The models to develop, the methodology created and the foreseeable solutions to obtain will allow opening new lines of work in other areas of need of the buildings and cities, from natural models with a high efficiency in all areas, and opens the doors for its application to other disciplines of knowledge. This new model would be based on creativity and innovation, forcing interested researchers to get out of their traditional research guidelines and open new scientific challenges, which will result in the quality of research and the results achieved.

The strategies for thermal regulation and environmental control found in nature are countless. In the proposal, a parallelism between biodiversity and building energy systems will be defined in order to identify and emphasize the immediate opportunities that biomimicry offers for future research. The motivation was the need to find alternative solutions to tackle problems mainly in the efficiency of heating, ventilation and cooling systems.

Hosting Group

• The work team represented by the César Martín-Gómez has been working for years on projects that involve the integration of building services and energy systems in complex architectonical cases. Building services here involve fire safety, water management, electricity, data networks, HVAC and renewable energies.
• These research works include architecture and urbanism, history and biology, learning and complex buildings. It is not a mess but a puzzle where the keyword is integration.
• The UNESCO research lines are: 241109 - Regulation of human temperature; 330500 - Construction technology; 330503 - Large buildings and skyscrapers; 330506 - Civil engineering; 330517 - Industrial and commercial buildings; 330537 - Urban planning; 330800 - Environmental engineering and technology; 3322 - Energy technology; 332900 - Urban planning; 550601 - History of architecture; 550624 - History of technology; 580100 - Educational theory and methods.
• Since 2009, the team has participated in 14 research projects: 5 private, 5 regional, 3 national and 1 European, with an income of over 1 million euros.
• The activity of the team has allowed the publication of more than 43 articles in indexed journals, 38 books or book chapters, and 69 collaborations in Congresses.

Highlighted Publications

1. “Adiabatic box designed to minimize the thermal bridge of a thermoelectrical system”. Informes de la Construcción Vol. 73, 562, e386 abril-junio 2021 ISSN-L: 0020-0883 César Martín-Gómez, Kattalin Del Valle de Lersundi, Amaia Zuazua Ros, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, José Antonio Sacristán-Fernández, María Ibañez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.74303
2. “From the leather industry to building sector: Exploration of potential applications of discarded solid wastes”. Journal of Cleaner Production 291 (2021) 125960, pp.1-12. ISSN: 0959-6526. Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Silvia Perez-Bou, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Cesar Martín-Gomez. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.125960
3. “Performance and feasibility assessment of a hybrid cooling system for office buildings based on heat dissipation panels”. Energy (2020) 117975, pp.1-14. ISSN: 0360-5442. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Juan Carlos Ramos, César Martín-Gomez, Tomas Gomez-Acebo, Evyatar Erell. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.117975
4. “Potential strategies offered by animals to implement in buildings׳ energy performance: Theory and practice”. Frontiers of Architectural Research (2019) Volume 8, Issue 1, pp.17-31. ISSN 2095-2635. César Martín-Gómez. Amaia Zuazua-Ros. Javier Bermejo-Busto. Enrique Baquero. Rafael Miranda. Cristina Sanz. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2018.12.002
5. “Investigation of the thermoelectric potential for heating, cooling and ventilation in buildings: Characterization options and applications”. Renewable Energy 131 (2019) 229-239. ISSN: 0960-1481. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibañez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Yaniv Gelbstein. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.07.027
6. “Design, assembly and energy performance of a ventilated active thermoelectric envelope module for heating”. Energy and Buildings 176 (2018) 371–379. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibáñez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, María Ibáñez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.07.062
7. “Performance simulation of heat recovery ventilator cores in cascade connection”. Energy and Buildings 134 (2017) 25–36. ISSN 0378-7788. Javier Bermejo-Busto, César Martín-Gómez, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.11.014
8. “Bio-inspired heat dissipation system integrated in buildings: development and applications”. Energy Procedia, 111, 2016, Pages 51-60, ISSN: 1876-6102. 8th Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, SEB-16 Turin, Italy, 11-13 September 2016. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Juan Carlos Ramos, Tomás Gómez- Acebo. DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.007
9. “Flow of pedestrians through narrow doors with different competitiveness”. Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment, Volume 2016, April 2016, pp.1-16. ISSN: 1742-5468. A Garcimartín, D R Parisi, J M Pastor, C Martín-Gómez, I Zuriguel. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-5468/2016/04/043402
10. “Thermal energy performance in working-spaces from biomorphic models: The tuna case in an office building”. Building Simulation, June 2016, Volume 9, Issue 3, pp 347–357. ISSN 1996-3599. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Javier Bermejo-Busto, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. DOI 10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8 <http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8>
11. "Banco de Bilbao Headquarters: First Low-Energy Building in Spain?". Journal of Green Building, V6 N4, 2011, p.37-44. ISSN 1552-6100. https://doi.org/10.3992/jgb.6.4.37

Applicant profiles

Architecture and/or Engineer, PhD.

Specific requirements for MSCA-PF-2022 application:

• PhD obtained not earlier than 14/09/2014. Exceptions apply for maternity leave, EU researcher in a non-EU country and other reasons (consult the contact person)
• The candidate must not have lived or performed his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline for submission of proposals (14/09/2022).

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to work into multidisciplinary teams.

The fellowship has the potential for a postdoctoral scientist:

• Disruptive and out-of-the-box research projects.
• Research at Universidad de Navarra, one of the top-rated universities in Spain (Number 1 in employability) in a real multidisciplinary ecosystem.

Documents to provide

Interested candidates should apply to cmargom@unav.es with CV and letter of motivation. Include a concept note of the research proposal (up to 1 page).

OFFER DEADLINE: 30/06/2022

EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME: HE / MSCA

LOCATION: Spain, Pamplona

DEPARTMENT: Department of Construction, Building Services and Structures

Research project description

Researchers have spent decades exploring strategies for reducing energy consumption in buildings worldwide, proposing passive solutions and optimizing active systems. However, no breakthrough technology has been developed. The use of thermoelectricity in buildings for heating, cooling and ventilation has been proposed as an alternative solution to many systems anchored in our day-to-day. The advantages of thermoelectricity such us the non-use of refrigerants or the high durability, makes this technology an alternative solution to consider, of which interest is growing in line with recent studies.

We are looking for a motivated candidate who wish to develop new prototypes and solutions based on this technology, using the 10 years experience of the Universidad de Navarra in this area.

Hosting Group

• The work team represented by the César Martín-Gómez has been working for years on projects that involve the integration of building services and energy systems in complex architectonical cases. Building services here involve fire safety, water management, electricity, data networks, HVAC and renewable energies.
• These research works include architecture and urbanism, history and biology, learning and complex buildings. It is not a mess but a puzzle where the keyword is integration.
• The UNESCO research lines are: 241109 - Regulation of human temperature; 330500 - Construction technology; 330503 - Large buildings and skyscrapers; 330506 - Civil engineering; 330517 - Industrial and commercial buildings; 330537 - Urban planning; 330800 - Environmental engineering and technology; 3322 - Energy technology; 332900 - Urban planning; 550601 - History of architecture; 550624 - History of technology; 580100 - Educational theory and methods.
• Since 2009, the team has participated in 14 research projects: 5 private, 5 regional, 3 national and 1 European, with an income of over 1 million euros.
• The activity of the team has allowed the publication of more than 43 articles in indexed journals, 38 books or book chapters, and 69 collaborations in Congresses.

Highlighted Publications

1. “Adiabatic box designed to minimize the thermal bridge of a thermoelectrical system”. Informes de la Construcción Vol. 73, 562, e386 abril-junio 2021 ISSN-L: 0020-0883 César Martín-Gómez, Kattalin Del Valle de Lersundi, Amaia Zuazua Ros, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, José Antonio Sacristán-Fernández, María Ibañez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.74303
2. “From the leather industry to building sector: Exploration of potential applications of discarded solid wastes”. Journal of Cleaner Production 291 (2021) 125960, pp.1-12. ISSN: 0959-6526. Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Silvia Perez-Bou, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Cesar Martín-Gomez. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.125960
3. “Performance and feasibility assessment of a hybrid cooling system for office buildings based on heat dissipation panels”. Energy (2020) 117975, pp.1-14. ISSN: 0360-5442. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Juan Carlos Ramos, César Martín-Gomez, Tomas Gomez-Acebo, Evyatar Erell. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.117975
4. “Potential strategies offered by animals to implement in buildings׳ energy performance: Theory and practice”. Frontiers of Architectural Research (2019) Volume 8, Issue 1, pp.17-31. ISSN 2095-2635. César Martín-Gómez. Amaia Zuazua-Ros. Javier Bermejo-Busto. Enrique Baquero. Rafael Miranda. Cristina Sanz. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2018.12.002
5. “Investigation of the thermoelectric potential for heating, cooling and ventilation in buildings: Characterization options and applications”. Renewable Energy 131 (2019) 229-239. ISSN: 0960-1481. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibañez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Yaniv Gelbstein. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.07.027
6. “Design, assembly and energy performance of a ventilated active thermoelectric envelope module for heating”. Energy and Buildings 176 (2018) 371–379. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibáñez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, María Ibáñez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.07.062
7. “Performance simulation of heat recovery ventilator cores in cascade connection”. Energy and Buildings 134 (2017) 25–36. ISSN 0378-7788. Javier Bermejo-Busto, César Martín-Gómez, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.11.014
8. “Bio-inspired heat dissipation system integrated in buildings: development and applications”. Energy Procedia, 111, 2016, Pages 51-60, ISSN: 1876-6102. 8th Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, SEB-16 Turin, Italy, 11-13 September 2016. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Juan Carlos Ramos, Tomás Gómez- Acebo. DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.007
9. “Flow of pedestrians through narrow doors with different competitiveness”. Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment, Volume 2016, April 2016, pp.1-16. ISSN: 1742-5468. A Garcimartín, D R Parisi, J M Pastor, C Martín-Gómez, I Zuriguel. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-5468/2016/04/043402
10. “Thermal energy performance in working-spaces from biomorphic models: The tuna case in an office building”. Building Simulation, June 2016, Volume 9, Issue 3, pp 347–357. ISSN 1996-3599. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Javier Bermejo-Busto, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. DOI 10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8 <http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8>
11. "Banco de Bilbao Headquarters: First Low-Energy Building in Spain?". Journal of Green Building, V6 N4, 2011, p.37-44. ISSN 1552-6100. https://doi.org/10.3992/jgb.6.4.37

Applicant profiles

Architecture and/or Engineer, PhD.

Specific requirements for MSCA-PF-2022 application:

• PhD obtained not earlier than 14/09/2014. Exceptions apply for maternity leave, EU researcher in a non-EU country and other reasons (consult the contact person)
• The candidate must not have lived or performed his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline for submission of proposals (14/09/2022).

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to work into multidisciplinary teams.

The fellowship has the potential for a postdoctoral scientist:

• Disruptive and out-of-the-box research projects.
• Research at Universidad de Navarra, one of the top-rated universities in Spain (Number 1 in employability) in a real multidisciplinary ecosystem.

Documents to provide

Interested candidates should apply to cmargom@unav.es with CV and letter of motivation. Include a concept note of the research proposal (up to 1 page).

OFFER DEADLINE: 30/06/2022

EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME: HE / MSCA

LOCATION: Spain, Pamplona

DEPARTMENT: Department of Construction, Building Services and Structures

Research project description

We are looking for a motivated candidate who wish to develop a holistic delivery system with UAVs in high density urban environments, where façades can interact with drones, allowing the reception and delivery to the house itself.

The proposal includes an element which can receive the package and maintain it in temperature-controlled conditions until the client arrives home. The system implies a coordinated challenge among several fields: electronics, informatics, UAVs, delivery companies, but also thermal control, architecture… The aim is to achieve an implemented delivery system which will avoid traffic jams and pick-up points, thus facilitating delivery not only for the companies involved but also for the customers, who will only have to install the final container on the façade.

Hosting Group

• The work team represented by the César Martín-Gómez has been working for years on projects that involve the integration of building services and energy systems in complex architectonical cases. Building services here involve fire safety, water management, electricity, data networks, HVAC and renewable energies.
• These research works include architecture and urbanism, history and biology, learning and complex buildings. It is not a mess but a puzzle where the keyword is integration.
• The UNESCO research lines are: 241109 - Regulation of human temperature; 330500 - Construction technology; 330503 - Large buildings and skyscrapers; 330506 - Civil engineering; 330517 - Industrial and commercial buildings; 330537 - Urban planning; 330800 - Environmental engineering and technology; 3322 - Energy technology; 332900 - Urban planning; 550601 - History of architecture; 550624 - History of technology; 580100 - Educational theory and methods.
• Since 2009, the team has participated in 14 research projects: 5 private, 5 regional, 3 national and 1 European, with an income of over 1 million euros.
• The activity of the team has allowed the publication of more than 43 articles in indexed journals, 38 books or book chapters, and 69 collaborations in Congresses.

Highlighted Publications

1. “Adiabatic box designed to minimize the thermal bridge of a thermoelectrical system”. Informes de la Construcción Vol. 73, 562, e386 abril-junio 2021 ISSN-L: 0020-0883 César Martín-Gómez, Kattalin Del Valle de Lersundi, Amaia Zuazua Ros, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, José Antonio Sacristán-Fernández, María Ibañez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.74303
2. “From the leather industry to building sector: Exploration of potential applications of discarded solid wastes”. Journal of Cleaner Production 291 (2021) 125960, pp.1-12. ISSN: 0959-6526. Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Silvia Perez-Bou, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Cesar Martín-Gomez. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.125960
3. “Performance and feasibility assessment of a hybrid cooling system for office buildings based on heat dissipation panels”. Energy (2020) 117975, pp.1-14. ISSN: 0360-5442. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Juan Carlos Ramos, César Martín-Gomez, Tomas Gomez-Acebo, Evyatar Erell. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.117975
4. “Potential strategies offered by animals to implement in buildings׳ energy performance: Theory and practice”. Frontiers of Architectural Research (2019) Volume 8, Issue 1, pp.17-31. ISSN 2095-2635. César Martín-Gómez. Amaia Zuazua-Ros. Javier Bermejo-Busto. Enrique Baquero. Rafael Miranda. Cristina Sanz. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2018.12.002
5. “Investigation of the thermoelectric potential for heating, cooling and ventilation in buildings: Characterization options and applications”. Renewable Energy 131 (2019) 229-239. ISSN: 0960-1481. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibañez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Yaniv Gelbstein. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.07.027
6. “Design, assembly and energy performance of a ventilated active thermoelectric envelope module for heating”. Energy and Buildings 176 (2018) 371–379. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibáñez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, María Ibáñez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.07.062
7. “Performance simulation of heat recovery ventilator cores in cascade connection”. Energy and Buildings 134 (2017) 25–36. ISSN 0378-7788. Javier Bermejo-Busto, César Martín-Gómez, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.11.014
8. “Bio-inspired heat dissipation system integrated in buildings: development and applications”. Energy Procedia, 111, 2016, Pages 51-60, ISSN: 1876-6102. 8th Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, SEB-16 Turin, Italy, 11-13 September 2016. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Juan Carlos Ramos, Tomás Gómez- Acebo. DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.007
9. “Flow of pedestrians through narrow doors with different competitiveness”. Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment, Volume 2016, April 2016, pp.1-16. ISSN: 1742-5468. A Garcimartín, D R Parisi, J M Pastor, C Martín-Gómez, I Zuriguel. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-5468/2016/04/043402
10. “Thermal energy performance in working-spaces from biomorphic models: The tuna case in an office building”. Building Simulation, June 2016, Volume 9, Issue 3, pp 347–357. ISSN 1996-3599. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Javier Bermejo-Busto, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. DOI 10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8 <http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8>
11. "Banco de Bilbao Headquarters: First Low-Energy Building in Spain?". Journal of Green Building, V6 N4, 2011, p.37-44. ISSN 1552-6100. https://doi.org/10.3992/jgb.6.4.37

Applicant profiles

Architecture and/or Engineer, PhD.

Specific requirements for MSCA-PF-2022 application:

• PhD obtained not earlier than 14/09/2014. Exceptions apply for maternity leave, EU researcher in a non-EU country and other reasons (consult the contact person)
• The candidate must not have lived or performed his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline for submission of proposals (14/09/2022).

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to work into multidisciplinary teams.

The fellowship has the potential for a postdoctoral scientist:

• Disruptive and out-of-the-box research projects.
• Research at Universidad de Navarra, one of the top-rated universities in Spain (Number 1 in employability) in a real multidisciplinary ecosystem.

Documents to provide

Interested candidates should apply to cmargom@unav.es with CV and letter of motivation. Include a concept note of the research proposal (up to 1 page).

FFER DEADLINE: 30/06/2022

EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME: HE / MSCA

LOCATION: Spain, Pamplona

ORGANISATION/COMPANY: University of Navarra

DEPARTMENT: Department of Construction, Building Services and Structures

Research project description

Methane is one of the main greenhouse gases, and its emission has increased by more than 100% in recent decades. The people, almost 7,500 million, produce methane by our own metabolic activity. However, there are no reliable studies on the quantitative emissions of methane by humans and how they vary depending on different aspects, such as diet or disease. In addition to its involvement in global warming, methane released by people has caused some serious incidents in indoor atmospheres, such as operating rooms, due to its high flammability.

We are looking for a motivated candidate who wish to analyze in energy, construction, economic and regulation terms, the feasibility of use the methane generated in buildings (focusing on residential) for its utilization as a support for heat production systems (energy resource use) or to produce other bioproducts (such as bioplastics, organic acids or vitamins). In parallel, but no less important is to reduce the release of methane into the atmosphere.

Hosting Group

• The work team represented by the César Martín-Gómez has been working for years on projects that involve the integration of building services and energy systems in complex architectonical cases. Building services here involve fire safety, water management, electricity, data networks, HVAC and renewable energies.
• These research works include architecture and urbanism, history and biology, learning and complex buildings. It is not a mess but a puzzle where the keyword is integration.
• The UNESCO research lines are: 241109 - Regulation of human temperature; 330500 - Construction technology; 330503 - Large buildings and skyscrapers; 330506 - Civil engineering; 330517 - Industrial and commercial buildings; 330537 - Urban planning; 330800 - Environmental engineering and technology; 3322 - Energy technology; 332900 - Urban planning; 550601 - History of architecture; 550624 - History of technology; 580100 - Educational theory and methods.
• Since 2009, the team has participated in 14 research projects: 5 private, 5 regional, 3 national and 1 European, with an income of over 1 million euros.
• The activity of the team has allowed the publication of more than 43 articles in indexed journals, 38 books or book chapters, and 69 collaborations in Congresses.

Highlighted Publications

1. “Adiabatic box designed to minimize the thermal bridge of a thermoelectrical system”. Informes de la Construcción Vol. 73, 562, e386 abril-junio 2021 ISSN-L: 0020-0883 César Martín-Gómez, Kattalin Del Valle de Lersundi, Amaia Zuazua Ros, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, José Antonio Sacristán-Fernández, María Ibañez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.74303
2. “From the leather industry to building sector: Exploration of potential applications of discarded solid wastes”. Journal of Cleaner Production 291 (2021) 125960, pp.1-12. ISSN: 0959-6526. Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Silvia Perez-Bou, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Cesar Martín-Gomez. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.125960
3. “Performance and feasibility assessment of a hybrid cooling system for office buildings based on heat dissipation panels”. Energy (2020) 117975, pp.1-14. ISSN: 0360-5442. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Juan Carlos Ramos, César Martín-Gomez, Tomas Gomez-Acebo, Evyatar Erell. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.117975
4. “Potential strategies offered by animals to implement in buildings׳ energy performance: Theory and practice”. Frontiers of Architectural Research (2019) Volume 8, Issue 1, pp.17-31. ISSN 2095-2635. César Martín-Gómez. Amaia Zuazua-Ros. Javier Bermejo-Busto. Enrique Baquero. Rafael Miranda. Cristina Sanz. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2018.12.002
5. “Investigation of the thermoelectric potential for heating, cooling and ventilation in buildings: Characterization options and applications”. Renewable Energy 131 (2019) 229-239. ISSN: 0960-1481. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibañez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Yaniv Gelbstein. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.07.027
6. “Design, assembly and energy performance of a ventilated active thermoelectric envelope module for heating”. Energy and Buildings 176 (2018) 371–379. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibáñez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, María Ibáñez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.07.062
7. “Performance simulation of heat recovery ventilator cores in cascade connection”. Energy and Buildings 134 (2017) 25–36. ISSN 0378-7788. Javier Bermejo-Busto, César Martín-Gómez, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.11.014
8. “Bio-inspired heat dissipation system integrated in buildings: development and applications”. Energy Procedia, 111, 2016, Pages 51-60, ISSN: 1876-6102. 8th Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, SEB-16 Turin, Italy, 11-13 September 2016. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Juan Carlos Ramos, Tomás Gómez- Acebo. DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.007
9. “Flow of pedestrians through narrow doors with different competitiveness”. Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment, Volume 2016, April 2016, pp.1-16. ISSN: 1742-5468. A Garcimartín, D R Parisi, J M Pastor, C Martín-Gómez, I Zuriguel. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-5468/2016/04/043402
10. “Thermal energy performance in working-spaces from biomorphic models: The tuna case in an office building”. Building Simulation, June 2016, Volume 9, Issue 3, pp 347–357. ISSN 1996-3599. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Javier Bermejo-Busto, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. DOI 10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8 <http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8>
11. "Banco de Bilbao Headquarters: First Low-Energy Building in Spain?". Journal of Green Building, V6 N4, 2011, p.37-44. ISSN 1552-6100. https://doi.org/10.3992/jgb.6.4.37

Applicant profiles

Architecture and/or Engineer, PhD.

Specific requirements for MSCA-PF-2022 application:

• PhD obtained not earlier than 14/09/2014. Exceptions apply for maternity leave, EU researcher in a non-EU country and other reasons (consult the contact person)
• The candidate must not have lived or performed his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline for submission of proposals (14/09/2022).

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to work into multidisciplinary teams.

The fellowship has the potential for a postdoctoral scientist:

• Disruptive and out-of-the-box research projects.
• Research at Universidad de Navarra, one of the top-rated universities in Spain (Number 1 in employability) in a real multidisciplinary ecosystem.

Documents to provide

Interested candidates should apply to cmargom@unav.es with CV and letter of motivation. Include a concept note of the research proposal (up to 1 page).

OFFER DEADLINE: 30/06/2022 14:00 - Europe/Brussels

EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME HE / MSCA

LOCATION: Spain, Pamplona

DEPARTMENT: Department of Construction, Building Services and Structures

Research project description

The research questions of the project are as follows: What is the relationship between the epigenetics of cancer and the variables of air quality in buildings and cities? What is the methodology to be followed to analyze this relationship? That is, to discern which human pathologies in the field of cancer epigenetics may be due to different types of architectural and urban realities.

It is a complex project, with a clear and necessary multidisciplinary vocation, on the frontiers of knowledge of medicine. Thus, the objective of this first phase is the development and validation of a methodology that allows determining whether the levels of pollutants that citizens are exposed to daily in their work, study and home environment, can represent a danger to health in the long and short term.

This methodology will include a systematized compilation of data related to the field of health, architecture and urban planning through clinical samples, air quality measurements and interviews about lifestyle in the urban environment. The interpretation of all the data will be managed through the use of Geographical Information Systems computer tools, such as QGIS or ArcGIS.

It is a clear, robust and replicable methodology to:

• Evaluate occupational exposure to contaminants in indoor spaces.
• Take personal samples to confirm direct exposure.
• Analyze the spatial, architectural and urban distribution of pollutants.
• Identify the most affected areas and their possible source of emission.
• Evaluate the influence of meteorology on concentration levels.
• Establish the degree of occupational exposure.
• Compare the results obtained with other studies carried out in Spain and with current legislation.

Finally, by georeferencing all these data, the developed methodology will be used to detect which urban factors might affect a disease. This data analysis can shed light on the link between the disease and its architectural and urban environment, in order to detect which external factors affect the development of a disease.

Hosting Group

• The work team represented by the César Martín-Gómez has been working for years on projects that involve the integration of building services and energy systems in complex architectonical cases. Building services here involve fire safety, water management, electricity, data networks, HVAC and renewable energies.
• These research works include architecture and urbanism, history and biology, learning and complex buildings. It is not a mess but a puzzle where the keyword is integration.
• The UNESCO research lines are: 241109 - Regulation of human temperature; 330500 - Construction technology; 330503 - Large buildings and skyscrapers; 330506 - Civil engineering; 330517 - Industrial and commercial buildings; 330537 - Urban planning; 330800 - Environmental engineering and technology; 3322 - Energy technology; 332900 - Urban planning; 550601 - History of architecture; 550624 - History of technology; 580100 - Educational theory and methods.
• Since 2009, the team has participated in 14 research projects: 5 private, 5 regional, 3 national and 1 European, with an income of over 1 million euros.
• The activity of the team has allowed the publication of more than 43 articles in indexed journals, 38 books or book chapters, and 69 collaborations in Congresses.

Highlighted Publications

1. “Adiabatic box designed to minimize the thermal bridge of a thermoelectrical system”. Informes de la Construcción Vol. 73, 562, e386 abril-junio 2021 ISSN-L: 0020-0883 César Martín-Gómez, Kattalin Del Valle de Lersundi, Amaia Zuazua Ros, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, José Antonio Sacristán-Fernández, María Ibañez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.74303
2. “From the leather industry to building sector: Exploration of potential applications of discarded solid wastes”. Journal of Cleaner Production 291 (2021) 125960, pp.1-12. ISSN: 0959-6526. Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Silvia Perez-Bou, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Cesar Martín-Gomez. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.125960
3. “Performance and feasibility assessment of a hybrid cooling system for office buildings based on heat dissipation panels”. Energy (2020) 117975, pp.1-14. ISSN: 0360-5442. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Juan Carlos Ramos, César Martín-Gomez, Tomas Gomez-Acebo, Evyatar Erell. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.117975
4. “Potential strategies offered by animals to implement in buildings׳ energy performance: Theory and practice”. Frontiers of Architectural Research (2019) Volume 8, Issue 1, pp.17-31. ISSN 2095-2635. César Martín-Gómez. Amaia Zuazua-Ros. Javier Bermejo-Busto. Enrique Baquero. Rafael Miranda. Cristina Sanz. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2018.12.002
5. “Investigation of the thermoelectric potential for heating, cooling and ventilation in buildings: Characterization options and applications”. Renewable Energy 131 (2019) 229-239. ISSN: 0960-1481. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibañez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Yaniv Gelbstein. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.07.027
6. “Design, assembly and energy performance of a ventilated active thermoelectric envelope module for heating”. Energy and Buildings 176 (2018) 371–379. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibáñez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, María Ibáñez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.07.062
7. “Performance simulation of heat recovery ventilator cores in cascade connection”. Energy and Buildings 134 (2017) 25–36. ISSN 0378-7788. Javier Bermejo-Busto, César Martín-Gómez, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.11.014
8. “Bio-inspired heat dissipation system integrated in buildings: development and applications”. Energy Procedia, 111, 2016, Pages 51-60, ISSN: 1876-6102. 8th Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, SEB-16 Turin, Italy, 11-13 September 2016. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Juan Carlos Ramos, Tomás Gómez- Acebo. DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.007
9. “Flow of pedestrians through narrow doors with different competitiveness”. Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment, Volume 2016, April 2016, pp.1-16. ISSN: 1742-5468. A Garcimartín, D R Parisi, J M Pastor, C Martín-Gómez, I Zuriguel. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-5468/2016/04/043402
10. “Thermal energy performance in working-spaces from biomorphic models: The tuna case in an office building”. Building Simulation, June 2016, Volume 9, Issue 3, pp 347–357. ISSN 1996-3599. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Javier Bermejo-Busto, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. DOI 10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8 <http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8>
11. "Banco de Bilbao Headquarters: First Low-Energy Building in Spain?". Journal of Green Building, V6 N4, 2011, p.37-44. ISSN 1552-6100. https://doi.org/10.3992/jgb.6.4.37

Applicant profiles

PhD Data analyst with a background as an architect, urban planner or engineer.

Specific requirements for MSCA-PF-2022 application:

• PhD obtained not earlier than 14/09/2014. Exceptions apply for maternity leave, EU researcher in a non-EU country and other reasons (consult the contact person)
• The candidate must not have lived or performed his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline for submission of proposals (14/09/2022).

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to work into multidisciplinary teams.

The fellowship has the potential for a postdoctoral scientist:

• Disruptive and out-of-the-box research projects.
• Research at Universidad de Navarra, one of the top-rated universities in Spain (Number 1 in employability) in a real multidisciplinary ecosystem.

Documents to provide

Interested candidates should apply to cmargom@unav.es with CV and letter of motivation. Include a concept note of the research proposal (up to 1 page).

Research project description

Low-cost sensors are the boom in the monitoring of pollutants either indoors or outdoors, providing information on air quality in real time and very localized. Their low cost makes them accessible to the general public. Although their presence in the market, the existence of studies on sensors that cover the monitoring of pollutants that go from indoors to outdoors is practically unknown, as well as how to manage the integration of different sensors.

We are looking for a motivated candidate who wish to develop and integrate the necessary tools for a correct quantification of pollutants originating from the exhalation of buildings, contributing to the identification of potential health effects of poor air quality and the recommendations to be followed to protect it.

More details about research and the concept of exhalation at <https://proceedings.open.tudelft.nl/clima2022/article/view/424>

Scientific keywords

Integration; architecture; engineering; pollutant emissions; ventilation systems; residential buildings; IAQ; OAQ

Hosting Group

• The work team represented by the César Martín-Gómez has been working for years on projects that involve the integration of building services and energy systems in complex architectonical cases. Building services here involve fire safety, water management, electricity, data networks, HVAC and renewable energies.
• These research works include architecture and urbanism, history and biology, learning and complex buildings. It is not a mess but a puzzle where the keyword is integration.
• The UNESCO research lines are: 241109 - Regulation of human temperature; 330500 - Construction technology; 330503 - Large buildings and skyscrapers; 330506 - Civil engineering; 330517 - Industrial and commercial buildings; 330537 - Urban planning; 330800 - Environmental engineering and technology; 3322 - Energy technology; 332900 - Urban planning; 550601 - History of architecture; 550624 - History of technology; 580100 - Educational theory and methods.
• Since 2009, the team has participated in 14 research projects: 5 private, 5 regional, 3 national and 1 European, with an income of over 1 million euros.
• The activity of the team has allowed the publication of more than 43 articles in indexed journals, 38 books or book chapters, and 69 collaborations in Congresses.

Highlighted Publications

1. “Adiabatic box designed to minimize the thermal bridge of a thermoelectrical system”. Informes de la Construcción Vol. 73, 562, e386 abril-junio 2021 ISSN-L: 0020-0883 César Martín-Gómez, Kattalin Del Valle de Lersundi, Amaia Zuazua Ros, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, José Antonio Sacristán-Fernández, María Ibañez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.74303
2. “From the leather industry to building sector: Exploration of potential applications of discarded solid wastes”. Journal of Cleaner Production 291 (2021) 125960, pp.1-12. ISSN: 0959-6526. Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Silvia Perez-Bou, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Cesar Martín-Gomez. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.125960
3. “Performance and feasibility assessment of a hybrid cooling system for office buildings based on heat dissipation panels”. Energy (2020) 117975, pp.1-14. ISSN: 0360-5442. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Juan Carlos Ramos, César Martín-Gomez, Tomas Gomez-Acebo, Evyatar Erell. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.117975
4. “Potential strategies offered by animals to implement in buildings׳ energy performance: Theory and practice”. Frontiers of Architectural Research (2019) Volume 8, Issue 1, pp.17-31. ISSN 2095-2635. César Martín-Gómez. Amaia Zuazua-Ros. Javier Bermejo-Busto. Enrique Baquero. Rafael Miranda. Cristina Sanz. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2018.12.002
5. “Investigation of the thermoelectric potential for heating, cooling and ventilation in buildings: Characterization options and applications”. Renewable Energy 131 (2019) 229-239. ISSN: 0960-1481. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibañez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Yaniv Gelbstein. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.07.027
6. “Design, assembly and energy performance of a ventilated active thermoelectric envelope module for heating”. Energy and Buildings 176 (2018) 371–379. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez*, Elia Ibáñez-Puy, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, María Ibáñez-Puy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.07.062
7. “Performance simulation of heat recovery ventilator cores in cascade connection”. Energy and Buildings 134 (2017) 25–36. ISSN 0378-7788. Javier Bermejo-Busto, César Martín-Gómez, Amaia Zuazua-Ros, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.11.014
8. “Bio-inspired heat dissipation system integrated in buildings: development and applications”. Energy Procedia, 111, 2016, Pages 51-60, ISSN: 1876-6102. 8th Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, SEB-16 Turin, Italy, 11-13 September 2016. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Juan Carlos Ramos, Tomás Gómez- Acebo. DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.007
9. “Flow of pedestrians through narrow doors with different competitiveness”. Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment, Volume 2016, April 2016, pp.1-16. ISSN: 1742-5468. A Garcimartín, D R Parisi, J M Pastor, C Martín-Gómez, I Zuriguel. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-5468/2016/04/043402
10. “Thermal energy performance in working-spaces from biomorphic models: The tuna case in an office building”. Building Simulation, June 2016, Volume 9, Issue 3, pp 347–357. ISSN 1996-3599. Amaia Zuazua-Ros, César Martín-Gómez, Javier Bermejo-Busto, Marina Vidaurre-Arbizu, Enrique Baquero, Rafael Miranda. DOI 10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8 <http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8>
11. "Banco de Bilbao Headquarters: First Low-Energy Building in Spain?". Journal of Green Building, V6 N4, 2011, p.37-44. ISSN 1552-6100. https://doi.org/10.3992/jgb.6.4.37

Applicant profiles

Architecture and/or Engineer, PhD.

Specific requirements for MSCA-PF-2022 application:

• PhD obtained not earlier than 14/09/2014. Exceptions apply for maternity leave, EU researcher in a non-EU country and other reasons (consult the contact person)
• The candidate must not have lived or performed his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline for submission of proposals (14/09/2022).

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to work into multidisciplinary teams.

The fellowship has the potential for a postdoctoral scientist:

• Disruptive and out-of-the-box research projects.
• Research at Universidad de Navarra, one of the top-rated universities in Spain (Number 1 in employability) in a real multidisciplinary ecosystem.

Documents to provide

Interested candidates should apply to cmargom@unav.es with CV and letter of motivation. Include a concept note of the research proposal (up to 1 page).

Hosting Institution:

The University of Navarra (UN) is among the top 100 universities in the world in 6 areas of the QS rankings, and 7 of their teaching areas are among the best in the world according to the Times Higher Education rankings. The high percentage of international students make our institution strongly committed to multicultural dimension. Moreover, the number and quality of scientific papers point out the excellence of the research carried out in UN.

The candidate would apply for the MSCA postdoctoral fellowship to be incorporated into the Centre for Nutrition Research of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, placed in the campus located in Pamplona (Navarra). 22 Researchers are currently working in this Centre.

The hosting group offering this proposal has been working in meat product reformulation strategies for more than 20 years, thus gaining long experience in the strategies needed to obtain healthier foodstuffs. Some of these scientific and technological approaches have also been more recently applied by our group to other food sectors (bakery) and also to the design of products with particular nutritional needs (dysphagia oriented formulations). Additionally, extended experience in lipid quality and stability evaluation can be highlighted.

The senior scientists involved in these research areas are I. Astiasaran (Orcid: 0000-0002-3500-180X) and D. Ansorena (Orcid: 0000-0002-3103-687X).

Recent publications:

• Tura, M.; Ansorena, D.; Astiasaran, I.; Mandrioli, M.; Toschi, TG. Evaluation of Hemp Seed. Oils Stability under Accelerated Storage Test. ANTIOXIDANTS. 11 – 3. (2022)

• Gutierrez-luna, K.; Ansorena, D.; Astiasaran, I. Use of hydrocolloids and vegetable oils for the formulation of a butter replacer: Optimization and oxidative stability. LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.153. (2021)

• Giura, L.; Urtasun, L.; Belarra, A.; Ansorena, D.; Astiasaran, I.. Exploring Tools for Designing Dysphagia-Friendly Foods: A Review. FOODS. 10 – 6. (2021)

• Delgado, J.; Ansorena, D.; Van Hecke, T.; Astiasaran, I.; De Smet, S.; Estevez, M. Meat lipids, NaCl and carnitine: Do they unveil the conundrum of the association between red and processed meat intake and cardiovascular diseases?_Invited Review. MEAT SCIENCE. 171. (2021)

• Gutierrez-Luna, K.; Astiasaran, I.; Ansorena, D. Gels as fat replacers in bakery products: a review. CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION. (2020)

Offer description:

The candidate would work in the design, development and quality evaluation of plant based foodstuffs, as sources of sustainable healthy food.

The transition from animal to plant-based protein is an effective approach to tackle the growing demand and interest of consumers in vegan or flexitarian dietary patterns. Environmental and health reasons support the recommendation of decreasing meat and meat products consumption and their replacement by vegetable alternatives. However, although research has been done in this field, still several challenges remain unresolved. Current products struggle to meet nutritional requirements and to show appealing consistency, taste, juiciness and texture. New protein sources and new ingredients, as well as new production methods, will be explored in this project to deal with these issues. For that purpose, the previous experience of the group in the development of vehicles and delivery systems for bioactive compounds (fatty acids, sterols, proteins, fibre) will be applied.

Moreover, the influence on bioaccessibility and nutritional role of the new formulations will be evaluated. In this case, our previous works related to the optimization of “in vitro digestion” methods, as well as their application to vegetable extracts assessment will be of great value.

Keywords: Plant protein, Meat analogues, Bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds

Requirements of the candidate:

Main Research Filed: Food Science and Technology

Specific requirements:

• PhD obtained not earlier than 14/09/2014. Exceptions apply for maternity leave, EU researcher in a non-EU country and other reasons (consult the contact person)

• The candidate must not have lived or performed his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline for submission of proposals (14/09/2022)

• Language: Excellent ENGLISH ; Correct SPANISH

• Required research Experience Laboratory experience with Liquid and gas chromatography in food science analysis

• Ability to write scientific articles

• Statistical analysis

Only candidates with an outstanding record of research achievements and publications in top-quality journals will be considered.

Applications:

Interested candidates should apply to cmargom@unav.es with:

• CV (max two pages)

• Letter of motivation

• A brief presentation of the research proposal

• Two reference letters, with contact details.