Associate/Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering

The University Ramon Llull is a confederation of schools, faculties and departments. IQS is its oldest founding member and consists of two major schools, the School of Engineering and the School of Management that form each an administrative grouping of departments and other institutions among which there are three strategic academic divisions: IQS Executive Education that offers cutting-edge and transformative learning experiences to business leaders; IQS Tech Transfer that promotes research with impact, innovation and technology transfer for companies and organizations and IQS Tech Factory that fosters entrepreneurship and supports the creation of new scientific-technological companies.

With 100 years of teaching experience, IQS is a university center of reference, committed to donating responses to the continuum of challenges that the social, economic, technological and industrial context poses.

Our mission and commitment are to cultivate individuals with values and competencies needed to flourish humanely and professionally.

IQS School of Engineering offers Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programmes across a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines, including Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine and Applied Mathematics.

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science contributes to the teaching of core scientific and engineering subjects and has a key role in the Chemical Engineering programmes and related areas at Bachelor's and Master's level.

For the 2027-2028 academic year, we are seeking a talented and motivated academic professional to join our community as a Permanent Faculty Member in the area of Chemical Engineering.

We are looking for an enthusiastic academic to join the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, combining teaching, research and academic development in a collaborative university environment with strong links to industry.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the education of the next generation of engineers while developing an independent research profile and progressively taking on broader responsibilities within the Department and the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach core and advanced Chemical Engineering courses, particularly in areas such as Process Engineering, Unit Operations and/or Reaction Engineering, at undergraduate and Master's level, in English and/or Spanish.
• Coordinate and teach laboratory courses in Chemical Engineering and related areas.
• Develop an independent, competitive and internationally visible research line, aligned with the strategic priorities of IQS and Ramon Llull University and integrated with the Department's research activities in Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Reaction Engineering.
• Supervise Bachelor's and Master's theses and PhD dissertations.
• Actively contribute to research proposals, competitive funding applications, technology transfer initiatives, outreach activities and collaborative research programmes within IQS.
• Establish and develop national and international research partnerships with universities, research institutions and industry.
• Contribute progressively to the academic life, development and strategic initiatives of the Department and IQS.

Career Opportunity

This position offers much more than a teaching and research role. It represents an opportunity to build a long-term academic career at IQS and Ramon Llull University, progressively developing your own academic identity, research agenda and areas of responsibility.

From the outset, the successful candidate will join an established academic environment while being encouraged to develop an independent research profile, build collaborations, attract competitive funding and strengthen connections with both the international academic community and industry.

As your academic track record develops, the role offers the opportunity to progress through the different academic categories within Ramon Llull University, taking on increasing levels of academic responsibility, leadership and visibility.

At IQS, you will have the opportunity to:

• Build and consolidate your own research line, with access to an established research environment, laboratory infrastructure and collaborative opportunities within the Department.
• Develop your academic career progressively, with the opportunity for promotion to higher academic categories in accordance with Ramon Llull University criteria.
• Increase your academic impact through PhD supervision, competitive research projects, scientific publications and international collaborations.
• Develop a profile that combines teaching excellence, high-quality research and knowledge transfer to industry, three dimensions that are central to the IQS academic model.
• Work closely with established researchers while progressively gaining academic independence, visibility and leadership responsibilities.
• Build connections with industry and the innovation ecosystem, creating opportunities for collaborative research, technology transfer and applied projects.
• Become an active member of an institution where you can make a visible and lasting contribution to the future of the Department and its academic programmes.
• Develop your career in an international academic environment in Barcelona, with the professional and personal opportunities associated with one of Europe's most dynamic university and innovation ecosystems.

For an ambitious academic looking not simply for a position, but for a place to build the next stage of their career, IQS offers the environment, resources and opportunities to grow from Lecturer into an established academic with increasing independence, impact and leadership.

We are looking for candidates with:

•A PhD in Chemical Engineering.

•A Bachelor's and Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related disciplines.

•A good command of English, with the ability to teach effectively in this language.

•A track record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals and/or patents.

•A strong interest in combining high-quality teaching with research and knowledge transfer.

The following will be considered valuable assets:

•Postdoctoral experience and/or relevant industrial experience.

•Previous teaching experience at Bachelor's or Master's level.

•Participation in and/or leadership of competitive research projects.

•Teaching and/or research accreditation by national evaluation agencies, or an academic track record that would support obtaining such accreditation.

Applications should include

• A brief covering motivational letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Full list of publications
• Two academic reference letters

The closing date for this post is 31st December 2026.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We promote equality and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly welcome applications from female candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level in this field of knowledge in our School.

We also promote scientific and technological knowledge, business transformation and societal progress. At IQS we look for professionals committed to both these values.