FULL TIME RESEARCH SERVICES TECHNICIAN (TecServ_BIOVERA)

 

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB

• Job location: ICRA – Catalan Institute for Water Research, Girona (Spain)
• Number of positions available: 1
• Expected start: 01/10/26
• Expected duration of the contract: 11 months (subject to the project’s duration and funding)
• Gross Annual Salary package: €20,000 – €24,000

 

 

 

OFFER DESCRIPTION

The position is part of the BIOVERA project (Valoración integrada de los servicios ecosistémicos de la infraestructura verde para la resiliencia hídrica y la conservación de la biodiversidad en el arco mediterráneo). BIOVERA has the support of the Biodiversity Foundation of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO), through the co-financing of the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER).

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.

 

 

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:

Minimum qualification: Intermediate Vocational Training Diploma (or equivalent).

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

 

 

Desirable

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE & 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 Degrees

 

Deadline for Applications:

Submission of applications at ICRA – Offers

The deadline to submit the required documentation is 27/08/2026

 

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 and equality of opportunity and treatment is promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, creating a context favorable to diversity and to eradicate any type of direct or indirect discrimination based on age criteria (within the limits set by the Workers’ Statute), marital status, racial or ethnic origin, social status, religion or convictions, political tendency, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender expression, sexual characteristics, union membership or not, because of language, disability or because of sex, including any unfavorable treatment dispensed for the exercise of conciliation rights or co-responsibility of family and work life.

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 7% 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.

Ensures effective compliance with the rights to equal treatment and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and identity, gender expression or sexual characteristics of LGBTI people in the ICRA workplace, in accordance with Royal Decree 1026/ 2024, of October 8, which develops the planned set of measures for equality and non-discrimination of LGBTI people in companies.

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