22-07-00009 RESEARCHER IN SOCIO-ECONOMY & GOVERNANCE

Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia, Spain

Updated: over 1 year ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 27 Aug 2022

RESEARCHER IN SOCIO-ECONOMY & GOVERNANCE

Reference: 27-07-00009

The Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTFC), located in Solsona (Pre-Pyrenees, 120 km from Barcelona), Spain, employs app. 100 staff, produces >100 scientific articles annually and has a turnover of app. 6 Mil. €/year. Further institutional information is available at: www.ctfc.cat/en .

CTFC’s research activity is organised around three programs: 1) Multifunctional Forest Management; 2) Landscape Dynamics and Biodiversity; 3) Bioeconomy and Governance. A Project Promotion Office gives support to all the researchers and technicians in managing projects.

TERMS OF THE APPOINTMENT

  • This contract may start on mid-September 2022 (start could be delayed to October if necessary).
  • It is a full-time position with a duration of 2 years.
  • The candidate will be based at CTFC in Solsona (Catalonia / Spain), with the possibility of doing remote working 2 days a week.
  • Working day: full time, 37.5 hours per week.
  • Salary: annual gross salary according to skills and experience provided.

    • KEY RESPONSABILITIES

  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis of the empirical data collected.
  • Organization of participatory workshops, co-learning labs and project meetings.
  • Publication of the main results in scientific peer-reviewed journals and reports.

    • BASIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Doctoral degree in relevant academic studies, including but not restricted to forestry engineering, environmental sciences, biology, geography, sociology or political sciences.
  • Interest and experience in social and political issues in the field of forestry.
  • Interest and experience in empirical social research methodology (content analysis, interviews, surveys, etc) and participatory tools.
  • Experience in publishing scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Advanced spoken and written level of English and Spanish. Catalan is an advantage.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, PWP) and Quantitative Analysis Software (SPSS) and Qualitative Analysis (NVIVO).

    • DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience in forest-related policies analysis.
  • Experience in facilitating processes of co-designing with relevant stakeholders.
  • Participation in European research projects.
  • Driving licence.

    • SOFT COMPETENCES

  • Team player.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Critical thinking and attention to detail.
  • Ability to plan and organize.
  • Result oriented.
  • Flexibility and adaptation.
  • Initiative and pro activity.
  • Availability to travel.

    • CONTACT

    Forest Science and Technology Center of Catalonia

    Crta. of St. Llorenç de Morunys, km 2 (direction Port del Comte)

    25280 Solsona

    Tel. (+34) 973 48 17 52

    E-mail: borsa.treball@ctfc. cat

    https://ctfc.en/

    https://ctfc.cat/transparencia.php

    CTFC guarantees an open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process (OTM-R) to all registered candidacies avoiding thus any bias on gender, origin, age, ideology, or other circumstances that could be discriminatory. Integration policy: reservation of a place for staff with a certificate of recognized disability.

    SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA

    The selection process is led by the Human Resources Area of CTFC. This process consists of:

  • Admission of candidates: applicants must submit a curriculum vitae and motivation letter addressed to borsa.treball@ctfc. cat, until 28th August 2022 at 14:00, indicating the reference code of the offer.
  • Pre-selection: verification of compliance with the minimum requirements of the offer.
  • Selection (from August 29th to September 1st 2022): assessment of the preselected candidates by scoring based on objective criteria and interview.
  • Final decision: in case of finding the suitable person, the election will be formally communicated to him/her, and the identification of the chosen person will be published on CTFC job openings section.

    • Further information: borsa.treball@ctfc. cat


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