RESEARCH TECHNICIAN ADVANCED (RTA_EXPOWASTE)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB

• Job location: ICRA – Catalan Institute for Water Research, Girona (Spain)
• Number of positions available: 1
• Expected start: December 1st, 2024
• Temporal Position. The position is for 21 months (December 2024 – August 2026)
• Gross Annual Salary package: €24,000

 

OFFER DESCRIPTION

The EXPOWASTE project aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of exposure to harmful chemicals and antibiotic-resistant pathogens that threaten human life through the integration of human biomonitoring (HBM) and wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) at both local and regional levels.

To this end, an advanced research technician is required to support the research team’s activities during sampling campaigns and sample processing, including the extraction of genetic material from the bacterial fraction, as well as assisting with bioinformatics analyses. The technician will also be responsible for drafting the technical reports related to the project and for maintaining and updating the experimental procedures.

This contract is part of the EXPOWASTE project (PID2022-139446OB-C21), financed by MCIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033/ and by FEDER, EU.

 

KEY DUTIES

Provide support for the research team’s activities during sampling campaigns and sample processing, conduct DNA extraction from wastewater samples, perform whole genome and metagenomic analyses (bioinformatics), standardize experimental procedures, and draft technical reports.

 

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Must have – Required

Research Field or Field of knowledge:

Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, or a related field

Qualifications and Education Level:

Master’s degree in Microbiology or an equivalent qualification.

Skills:

Strong ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary and research teams, demonstrating autonomy and a methodical approach.

A valid driving license is required.

Required Languages:

Spanish, English, and Catalan

Required Experience:

Experience in manipulating and processing wastewater samples, as well as conducting microbiological analyses, applying molecular biology techniques, drafting technical reports, and effectively presenting and communicating scientific and technical results.

 

Desirable

Experience in molecular biology techniques and bioinformatics.

 

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 16/10/2024.

 

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 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.

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