Offer Description
Position available within the research project entitled: “Sustainable solutions to reduce the environmental impact of WWTPs using hybrid integrated modelling and process control”, project number PN-IV-P2-2.1-TE-2023-0666.
Carry out research and development activities in the project area and other specific tasks in the project in accordance with the project proposal and the project implementation plan. • Contribute to the implementation of the water sample collection activity and their analysis (in accordance with the instructions of the project director) to determine the indicators established together with the project team. • Process the experimental data collected in the project to use them for the development of specific software. • Provide information for the development of mathematical models for simulating the dynamic behavior of the transport and transformations of chemical compounds in the Someșul Mic River to reduce the environmental impact. • Contribute to the development of ADModel modules and the investigation of the propagation of pollutants in the Someșul Mic River. • Makes correlations regarding the state of water quality in the Someșul Mic River and the sources that discharge water into this river, including the Wastewater Treatment Plant. • Participates in training activities for other project members and students conducting research on the project topic and participates in self-improvement activities in accordance with the needs identified in the project. • Contributes to the communication and dissemination of project results, including by writing scientific articles and participating in national and international scientific and technical events in the interest of the project. • Participates in meetings organized within the project, including the workshop on water quality, to the organization of which he contributes. • Contributes to the development of documentation related to project reports by drafting the parts that are incumbent on him/her in accordance with the activities provided for in this document and in the project implementation plan. • Perform permanent or occasional tasks that are distributed within the project. • Responsible for performing all working hours provided for the project for the position held in accordance with the project proposal, the project implementation plan and subsequent decisions. • The aforementioned tasks are not limited; the project director may establish other specific tasks to ensure the success of the project implementation.
Where to apply
E-mail: sorina.palacean@ubbcluj.ro
Requirements
Research FieldEngineeringEducation LevelPhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Direct experience in relation to water quality monitoring, water pollution control and laboratory analysis in this direction
- Solid knowledge of methods for performing laboratory analyses for surface water quality and wastewater/treated water
- Direct experience in relation to technological processes in tertiary urban wastewater treatment plants and detailed knowledge of nutrient removal processes from wastewater
- Relevant direct experience in coordinating students/research assistants
- Previous participation in research projects
Specific Requirements
- Studies: PhD in Chemical Engineering
- Minimum 10 years of research experience in the field of chemical engineering, participation in research projects and relevant direct experience in coordinating students
- Working skills in water sample analysis laboratories
- Solid knowledge of: water treatment technology, momentum transfer, mass transfer, heat transfer, water parameter monitoring, experimental data processing
- Direct experience in relation to water quality monitoring, water pollution control and conducting laboratory analyses in this direction
- Direct experience in relation to technological processes in tertiary urban wastewater treatment plants and detailed knowledge of nutrient removal processes from wastewater
- Excellent IT skills in all core Microsoft Office products
- Solid skills written and oral communication in Romanian and English
- Fulfilling the standards provided in the Competition Methodology for filling vacant teaching and research positions in UBB https://www.ubbcluj.ro/ro/infoubb/posturi_vacante/files/legislatie/Metodologie_concurs_ocupare_posturi_didactice_c
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Studies: PhD in Chemical Engineering; • Solid skills written and oral communication in Romanian and English
Selection process
Stage 1. The application files will be analyzed from the perspective of content and in relation to the fulfillment of the skills requirements, participation conditions and the specifications in the job description.
Stage 2. The interview will test the knowledge and/or skills required by the job requirements, the candidate’s motivation and communication skills. The time and method of the interview (including online) will be communicated to the candidates in advance.
https://www.ubbcluj.ro/ro/infoubb/posturi_vacante/files/cercetare/2025/286/anunt.pdf
https://www.ubbcluj.ro/ro/infoubb/posturi_vacante/files/cercetare/2025/286/anunt_en.pdf
https://www.ubbcluj.ro/ro/infoubb/posturi_vacante/files/cercetare/2025/286/tematica.pdf
Additional comments
Additional information can be obtained at 0264-405300/5417.
