Position overview
Partial
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Fields of study
Agricultural Sciences
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Country
Spain
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Deadline
2026-07-08
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Supervisor
Not specified
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Institute
PhD scholarships at Universitat Politècnica de València (Polytechnic University of Valencia)
- Source
- Website of the institution
- Email to apply
This open PhD listing is hosted by Universitat Politècnica de València, based in Spain. The advertised research focus covers Agricultural Sciences. The application deadline shown for this call is 2026-07-08. Funding notes on this listing: Partial. Key details, funding information, how to apply and a fuller description of the position are collected below from the source vacancy — verify dates and eligibility on the official apply page before submitting an application.
Key details
- Host institution: Universitat Politècnica de València
- Location: Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, Valencia, Spain
- Application deadline: July 9, 2026
Funding
Not funded by a EU programme
Funding level (from listing): partial or not via EU framework — confirm on the official call.
How to apply
- Application portal / instructions: Official application link.
- Context on Euraxess: Original listing.
About the position
The Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) invites applications for a fixed-term predoctoral research contract within the framework of the project “Valorization of pineapple residues to develop novel biodegradable active food packaging materials.”
Position Details
- Type: Fixed-term employment predoctoral contract
- Research field: Development of biodegradable active food packaging from pineapple residue valorization
- Full details available in the official resolution (PDF): https://www.upv.es/entidades/SRH/conypi/A1277021.pdf
Eligibility and Requirements
- Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for predoctoral contracts as defined by UPV regulations.
- Applicants should hold a degree and master’s qualification relevant to the research area (e.g., food science, materials engineering, biotechnology, or related fields).
- Demonstrated interest in sustainable packaging, biopolymers, or food waste valorization is preferred.
Key Duties
- Conduct research on the extraction and characterization of bioactive compounds from pineapple residues.
- Develop and test biodegradable active packaging prototypes.
- Contribute to project reports, publications, and dissemination activities.
Location
Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, Valencia, Spain