RESEARCH TECHNICIAN ADVANCED (Tech_EMFASIS)

11 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA)

Research Field

Biological sciences
Environmental science
Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Engineering » Chemical engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

25 May 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 2023

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

Offer Description

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB

• Job location:  ICRA – Catalan Institute for Water Research, Girona (Spain)
• Number of positions available: 1
• Expected start: 01/07/2023
• Temporal Position. The position is for 17 months
• Gross Annual Salary package: 24.000 € to 30.999 € (depending on experience and skills)

 

OFFER DESCRIPTION

The Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) based in Girona (Spain) is a research institute created in 2006 by the Catalan Government within the framework of the Research Centres Program of Catalonia. The trustees supporting ICRA are the Department of Economy and Knowledge from the Catalan Government, the Catalan Water Agency and the University of Girona. This research centre tackles water-related issues from a comprehensive scientific and technological perspective. ICRA has the mission of implementing a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to water research, considering all the components related to water and wastewater cycles. ICRA is offering an Research Technician Advanced position to work in the Resources and Ecosystems and Water Quality areas. The candidate will work within the frame of the project REMÉDIATE (TED2021-131005B-C31), that aims at understanding the fate of emerging contaminants (mainly pharmaceuticals and pesticides) under induced in-situ nitrate attenuation processes. This is a joint project coordinated by the University of Barcelona (UB), with the participation of the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) and ICRA. In this project, the study site will be the Mar Menor lagoon and its related coastal aquifer of Campo de Cartagena (SE Spain), which is a paradigmatic example of a heavily polluted area due to the intensive use of water resources, agricultural and urban pollution, that led to high nitrate concentrations in groundwater and the lagoon, and to a huge impact of ecological and socio-economic implications. ICRA leads the EMFASIS subproject that aims to provide an exploratory analysis of the occurrence of ECs in the Campo de Cartagena aquifer, determine the hydrogeological dynamics of the system and monitor the progress of these pollutants under in-situ nitrogen remediation strategies.

 

KEY DUTIES

We are looking for a motivated person with interest on laboratory and field work. The tasks of the Research Technician will involve: 1) Sample preparation, analysis, and quantification of emerging pollutants (chromatography and mass spectrometry); 2) the use of innovative suspect screening analytical methods to identify emerging pollutants (mostly pharmaceuticals, antibiotics and pesticides) in groundwater and related matrices; 3) prepare and conduct batch experiments to identify sorption and degradation properties of selected pollutants in the field area soils to understand the fate and transport of contaminants in groundwater; 4) Collaborate on the monitoring campaigns and field work, if needed. As with all technicians and researchers, a small percentage of the time will be allocated to communal services such as joint laboratory maintenance, standards preparation, etc.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Analytical chemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Environmental science

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Chemical engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Must have – Required

Research Field or Field of knowledge:

Analytical chemistry, environmental sciences, biology, chemical engineering or related fields.

Qualifications and Education Level:

Master in analytical chemistry, environmental sciences, biology, chemical engineering or related fields and degree within the same topics. PhDs are welcome, yet holding a PhD is not mandatory.

Skills

Good organizational skills; ability for team-work, flexible, easy-going person; eager to learn and ability to work independently; good written and communication skills; ability to work independently; desirable with driving license.

Required Languages:

Spanish, English, Catalan recommended.

Required Experience:

Training on laboratory and field work. Laboratory experience in chemistry, biology or environmental analysis, and expertise on sample preparation and instrumental techniques (e.g. liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry) for the analysis of emerging contaminants in environmental samples will be highly valued. Experience on soil sample analysis will also be of interest.

Desirable

Knowledge on organic contaminants and soil analysis and in statistics, using R or other platforms.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

SPANISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Biological sciencesEnvironmental scienceEngineering » Chemical engineeringChemistry » Analytical chemistry

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

BENEFITS

Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.

International Environment: The opportunity to join a prestigious international research institution and become a member of a young and growing team.

Continuous training in a high-quality environment.

Selection process

All Applications must be contain:

CV

Motivation letter

DNI or NIE (valid and with work permit in Spain). If you do not have a NIE, please attach a statement that you commit to take the necessary steps to obtain a work and residence permit in Spain.

Academic qualifications

 

Deadline for Applications:

Send the required documents to [email protected]  indicating ref. “Tech_EMFASIS” in the subject of the email.

The deadline to submit the required documentation is May 25th, 2023.

 

Selection process:

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

Additional comments

In ICRA we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such age, sex, marital status, race, ethnicity, disabilities, political leanings or sexual orientation. 

Recruitment will be carried out as provided for in Article 15 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/1995 of 24 March passing the text of the Workers' Statute Act, in accordance with the provisions of Article  2 of Royal Decree 2720/98 of 18 December (B.O.E. 8 January 1999), Act nº 12/2001 of July 9 (B.O.E. 10 July) and concordant regulations.

The principle of equality between men and women is taken into account, in accordance with Article 14 of the Spanish Constitution, the EU Directive of 9 February 1976 and the provisions of the Agreement of the Council of Ministers of March 4, 2005, passing the Plan for gender equality in the General State Administration.

Universal accessibility for persons with disabilities is taken into account, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 1 of Act nº 51/2003 of 2 December on equal opportunities, and 5% of vacancies are reserved provided the candidates pass the selection processes and are able to accredit disability and compatibility in performing the tasks so that we will progressively reach 2% of the total workforce.

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA)

Country

Spain

State/Province

Girona

City

Girona

Postal Code

17003

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Girona

Website

https://www.icra.cat

Street

Emili Grahit 101, H2O Building, Science and Technology Park of the University of Girona

Postal Code

17003

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED