Full Time Research Services Technician

Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA)

Organisation/Company Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Research Field Environmental science » Ecology Environmental science » Natural resources management Geography Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 27 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme 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: October 1st, 2026
• Expected duration of the contract: 11 months (subject to the project's duration and funding)

OFFER DESCRIPTION

The project aims to improve the understanding and assessment of ecosystem services provided by green infrastructure, promoting water resilience and biodiversity conservation through integrated methodologies that combine ecological, social and economic information.

The successful candidate will provide technical support to the activities carried out by ICRA within the project, particularly those related to citizen science, biodiversity data collection and processing, environmental monitoring, and ecosystem service assessment.

The person hired will also contribute to participatory processes, the preparation of supporting materials, and the development of technical and scientific documentation associated with the project's case studies.

KEY DUTIES

• Support the development of citizen participation protocols and educational materials.
• Collect, clean and validate data from citizen science platforms and other biodiversity data sources.
• Process species observations, images and biodiversity records.
• Support the calculation of biodiversity and ecosystem service indicators.
• Participate in environmental monitoring and ecological assessment activities.
• Prepare and maintain project databases.
• Contribute to data analysis and results systematization.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, training materials and scientific documentation.
• Collaborate in knowledge transfer, environmental education and Communities of Practice activities.

Research Field Environmental science » Natural resources management Education Level Undergraduate

Research Field Geography Education Level Undergraduate

Skills/Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Must have – Required

Research Field or Field of knowledge:

Ecology, Biodiversity, Ecosystem services, Environmental economics, Citizen science, Nature-based solutions.

Qualifications and Education Level:

A Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Geography, Sustainability, Heritage Studies, or related disciplines will be considered an asset.

Skills:

Ability to develop technical protocols and methodological guidelines.

Experience in processing and validating biodiversity data.

Good analytical, synthesis and technical writing skills.

Capacity to organize participatory activities.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Required Languages:

Fluent spoken and written Catalan and Spanish. Knowledge of technical English will be considered an asset

Required Experience:

Experience in biodiversity, citizen science, environmental education, ecological monitoring, environmental data management, or ecosystem service assessment projects

Experience in the design of participatory activities, preparation of training materials, identification of species, ecological indicators and communication with non-specialized public.

Economic and non-economic evaluation of ecosystem services.

Interest and motivation to develop a research career.

Languages SPANISH Level Good

Languages CATALAN Level Good

Research Field Environmental science Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

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.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Country Spain Geofield

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