Required: Professional in Agroindustrial Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or similar with a focus on biomass valorization.

Purpose of the charge

Support the execution of a research project through the identification, quantification, and technical analysis of residual biomass sources (agricultural, livestock, and agroindustrial), as well as the evaluation of sustainable energy alternatives. The position seeks to strengthen the comprehensive understanding of the biomass valorization chain—from field generation to energy transformation—providing technical and analytical information to guide energy diversification strategies.

Requirements:

• University degree in Agroindustrial Engineering, Agronomy, Agriculture or related fields.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in projects related to waste recovery, bioenergy or agro-industrial sustainability.
• Experience in technical analysis of agricultural or agro-industrial processes and/or quantification of organic waste.
• Knowledge of anaerobic digestion processes, the use of agro-industrial by-products, or the use of biomass as an energy source is desirable.

Required knowledge:

• Agricultural and livestock production systems, by-product and waste management.
• Search, collection, and analysis of information from primary and secondary sources (public institutions, databases, technical literature, industry players).
• Advanced Excel handling and data analysis tools.
• Technical writing, quantitative analysis, and structured reporting.

Main functions of the position:

• Identify and quantify sources of residual biomass in the Cauca Valley by type, volume, and location.
• Collect and validate technical information from primary sources (producers, associations, field visits) and secondary sources (UPME, DANE, Agronet, scientific literature).
• Analyze the energy potential of agricultural and livestock waste (bagasse, filter cake, chicken manure, pig manure, forestry waste, etc.).
• Support the development of technical sheets and databases on biomass and its utilization technologies.
• Contribute to the analysis of logistics chains and supply schemes for bioenergy.
• Provide agronomic and sustainability criteria for prioritizing biomasses with greater energy viability.
• Participate in the development of maps and technical georeferencing products.

Key skills for the position:

• Systems thinking, to integrate productive, energy and environmental variables.
• Technical and analytical rigor to support estimates and validate information from various sources.
• Effective technical communication, oral and written.
• Professional autonomy to advance in analysis and documentation tasks.
• Collaborative work and a focus on results, aligned with applied research timelines.

General Information

• Work hours: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Includes transportation en route from Cali or Palmira to the experimental station

Deadline: 31 for October, 2025

How to apply for the vacancy

Candidates must register their resume in the menu #WorkYesThere is at the form Selecting: Job Interest Type > Professional in Agroindustrial Engineering