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The candidate will participate in the study of CO conversion into MgCO (mineralisation) as a route for permanent carbon capture and storage, focusing on the structural control of the carbonate formed (phases, crystallinity, morphology, and porosity) as a function of reaction conditions, and assessing the use of Mg-rich waste materials as feedstock by analysing their reactivity, impurities, and technical/environmental feasibility., Conference presentations: oral (0.2 points/presentation), poster (0.1 points/presentation), up to 0.5 points. Professional experience in the field of geology and Earth sciences: 0.5 points/year, up to 1 point. INTERVIEW, up to 3 points Interview to assess the candidate’s suitability for the project and the tasks assigned

OTHER MERITS, up to 1 point. Research stays at foreign research centres (assessed from one month onwards): up to 0.1 points. Participation in science outreach activities: up to 0.2 points. Extraordinary award for Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completion: up to 0.2 points. Other: Category B driving licence (0.25 points), advanced software skills (up to 0.25 points). Selection process

Selection process in accordance with the hiring of employed staff to carry out scientifictechnical activities linked to research lines or scientific-technical service activities for the position

Master Degree or equivalent, The candidate should demonstrate skills in: 1) Microstructural analysis of a wide range of mineral samples using optical microscopy, electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). 2) Statistical analysis methods for clustering/grouping minerals based on their physicochemical properties. 3) Knowledge of reaction kinetics and CO trapping/sequestration using a range of reaction methodologies. 4) Manage in mechanical testing to evaluate the mechanical response/behaviour of mineral samples. 4) Preparation of technical reports and dissemination/communication of results. Specific Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Geology and an Official University Master’s Degree in a Geology-related field

Languages ENGLISH, ACADEMIC TRAINING, up to 3 points; Grade (Bachelor’s) transcript average: up to 1.5 points. Official University Master’s transcript average: up to 1 point. In the case of a qualification equivalent to Bachelor’s + Master’s (long-cycle degree, Licenciatura), the academic record will be assessed, up to 2.5 points. Other: official language qualifications; certificates related to the use of scientific instrumentation and data handling; other qualifying certificates related to the field of crystallography and mineralogy, up to 0.5 points. PROFESSIONAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE, up to 3 points; Participation in research projects and/or research contracts related to the research line: 0.1 points/year, up to 0.5 points.

Salary in accordance with the grading scale, pursuant to national regulations Eligibility criteria