RESEARCH SERVICES TECHNICIAN (Tec_NaturImpAct)

 

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: 13 months
• Gross Annual Salary package: 20.000 € – 24.000€

 

 

OFFER DESCRIPTION

ICRA is seeking to hire a research services technician to support the NaturImpAct project, with a background in water resources, environmental sciences or related fields, and knowledge of nature-based solutions and sustainable water management. The contract is part of project FCT-25-23433 (NaturImpact), funded by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT), under the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.

 

The selected candidate will support the technical follow-up of the project, including data collection with local stakeholders, participate in transfer activities, and assist in drafting technical reports and communication materials. Additionally, the candidate will support project coordination, communication with public administrations, and project reporting.

Finally they will contribute to the monitoring of green wall systems and the analysis of environmental, operational and water quality data.

Experience in supporting environmental projects, strong analytical and writing skills, teamwork, and proficiency in Catalan, Spanish and English are required.

Knowledge of hydroponic systems, statistical tools and participatory processes will be considered an asset.

 

 

KEY DUTIES

The tasks that the contracted predoctoral researcher will perform include:

i) providing transversal support to the implementation of the project, including the collection, organisation and analysis of technical, environmental and socio-economic data, as well as to the development of indicators;

ii) collaborating in activities with involved stakeholders, including surveys, workshops and transfer actions with public administrations and local communities;

iii) the monitoring and follow-up of pilot systems;

iv) drafting protocols, technical reports and communication materials;

v) a proportion of time will be devoted to transversal tasks such as coordination, project follow-up and the shared maintenance of common spaces and resources, including joint laboratory maintenance.

 

 

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Must have – Required

Research Field or Field of knowledge:

Water science and technology, environmental engineering, or chemical engineering.

Qualifications and Education Level:

Minimum qualification Intermediate Vocacional Training Certificate or equivalent.

Preferred and considered an asset: Bachelor’s Degree or University Diploma, and a Master’s Degree in water science and technology, Environmental or agronòmic sciences or related fields

Skills:

Experience in environmental technologies, water resources, landscaping or related fields.

Knowledge of nature-based solutions, water management and sustainability.

Ability to draft technical reports and systematise information. Autonomy, organisational skills, ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

A driving licence.

Required Languages:

English, Catalan and Spanish

Required Experience:

Experience in technical support for environmental or applied research projects related to water management and/or green spaces.

Experience in data collection and analysis, as well as in drafting technical reports and documents.

Experience working with organisations, public administrations or local stakeholders.

Experience in participatory processes, consultations, workshops or transfer activities will be valued.

 

 

Desirable

The following previous research skills and experiences will be taken into account in the selection process:

i) knowledge of nature-based solutions applied to urban environments and sustainable water management, as well as basic knowledge or experience in hydroponic systems;

ii) knowledge of statistical and geospatial tools

 

 

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 July 30th, 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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