Research Support Technician 2026/Cp/019
Organisation/Company University of A Coruña Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 9 Feb *********:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 30 Offer Starting Date 16 Mar **** Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number ****/CP/019 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Grant/funding reference: ED431C *******
Research line / Scientific-technical services: Sustainability and soil and water conservation for environmental and productive resilience
Grant/funding period: START: 01/01/2025 END: 31/12/2028
Centre of Principal Researcher: CICA
PURPOSE OF CONTRACT: Collaborator on activities related to the project/agreement stated.
JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULE: CICA, Monday to Friday 9 - 15 h
This research-support technician contract is called for with the aim of being able to adequately achieve the objectives of the research project "Use of biochar-based soil amendments to improve soil health under perennial crops within the framework of climate change and the circular economy" with reference PID***********NB-C22.
The contract will last for 7.5 months, ending on October 31, ****, in order to carry out the tasks described below and associated with achieving the specific objectives of the funding grant.
The hired person will collaborate in carrying out the following activities and tasks:
Eligibility criteria
Average grade of the degree weighted by the number of calls for obtaining the degree: between 0 and 10 points.
Master's studies in soil or environmental sciences: Average grade weighted between 0 and 10 points.
Having studied subjects related to soil science: Average grade weighted between 0 and 5 points.
Scientific publications (articles and/or contributions to conferences) in Soil Sciences, Agronomy and/or Forestry (1.25 points / indexed publication and 0.75 points / non-indexed publication and prestigious conferences): between 0 and 20 points.
Knowledge and experience demonstrated in previous contracts in the study of physical (structure and water properties), chemical (carbon and nutrient content) and biological (respiration, enzymatic activities, bacterial biomass) properties of soil, and plant tests (2 points per month of work experience and 0.2 points per hour of courses taken): between 0 and 30 points.
Research stays to learn soil analysis and characterisation techniques (1 point per month of stay): between 0 and 5 points.
English level: 5 points / B2 or equivalent, 2.5 points / B1 or equivalent.
B2 level or equivalent in languages other than Spanish or Galician: 1 point for each language (maximum 5 points).
Personal interview Personal interview with the three candidates with the highest score, if this score is at least of 30 points (maximum 10 points)
A waiting list with those candidates with at least 30 points will be created Maximum total score: 100 points
Selection process
WHERE TO APPLY: UDC online services site.
Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transference, and include the call reference.
DEADLINE: 5 working days from the day following the publication of the call on the official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.
PLACE OF PUBLICATION OF RESULTS: Official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.
Additional comments
General Required Documentation
Copy of national identity document or passport
Copy of degree certificate in Spanish or English.
If obtained outside the European Union it must be apostilled or legalised by the Spanish Embassy.
CV in English or Spanish/Galician
Responsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled.
Responsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application
Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number ****/CP/019 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Grant/funding reference: ED431C *******
Research line / Scientific-technical services: Sustainability and soil and water conservation for environmental and productive resilience
Grant/funding period: START: 01/01/2025 END: 31/12/2028
Centre of Principal Researcher: CICA
PURPOSE OF CONTRACT: Collaborator on activities related to the project/agreement stated.
JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULE: CICA, Monday to Friday 9 - 15 h
This research-support technician contract is called for with the aim of being able to adequately achieve the objectives of the research project "Use of biochar-based soil amendments to improve soil health under perennial crops within the framework of climate change and the circular economy" with reference PID***********NB-C22.
The contract will last for 7.5 months, ending on October 31, ****, in order to carry out the tasks described below and associated with achieving the specific objectives of the funding grant.
The hired person will collaborate in carrying out the following activities and tasks:
- Field work: travel to field areas to prepare field tests and soil and vegetation sampling.
- Laboratory work: handling, preparation and analysis of biochar, biochar-based amendments, soil and biochar/soil mixtures.
- Office work: Analysis of results, preparation of tables and graphs, report writing and computer analysis.
- Required qualification: Bachelor's degree or Degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences or Environmental Engineering.
- B1 driving licence.
Eligibility criteria
Average grade of the degree weighted by the number of calls for obtaining the degree: between 0 and 10 points.
Master's studies in soil or environmental sciences: Average grade weighted between 0 and 10 points.
Having studied subjects related to soil science: Average grade weighted between 0 and 5 points.
Scientific publications (articles and/or contributions to conferences) in Soil Sciences, Agronomy and/or Forestry (1.25 points / indexed publication and 0.75 points / non-indexed publication and prestigious conferences): between 0 and 20 points.
Knowledge and experience demonstrated in previous contracts in the study of physical (structure and water properties), chemical (carbon and nutrient content) and biological (respiration, enzymatic activities, bacterial biomass) properties of soil, and plant tests (2 points per month of work experience and 0.2 points per hour of courses taken): between 0 and 30 points.
Research stays to learn soil analysis and characterisation techniques (1 point per month of stay): between 0 and 5 points.
English level: 5 points / B2 or equivalent, 2.5 points / B1 or equivalent.
B2 level or equivalent in languages other than Spanish or Galician: 1 point for each language (maximum 5 points).
Personal interview Personal interview with the three candidates with the highest score, if this score is at least of 30 points (maximum 10 points)
A waiting list with those candidates with at least 30 points will be created Maximum total score: 100 points
Selection process
WHERE TO APPLY: UDC online services site.
Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transference, and include the call reference.
DEADLINE: 5 working days from the day following the publication of the call on the official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.
PLACE OF PUBLICATION OF RESULTS: Official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.
Additional comments
General Required Documentation
Copy of national identity document or passport
Copy of degree certificate in Spanish or English.
If obtained outside the European Union it must be apostilled or legalised by the Spanish Embassy.
CV in English or Spanish/Galician
Responsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled.
Responsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application
- If you are a candidate from abroad in Spain, please contact ****** for instructions on how to apply to this call.