Josh's Water Jobs – Research technician

Offer Description

– Collection of samples in the field at Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTPs) and in the Vigo estuary.

– Processing and analysis of soil and water samples in the laboratory for the quantification and characterisation of pollutants in sludge, effluents and receiving waters.

– Application of filtering, chemical and microscopic digestion techniques for the identification and quantification of plastic pollutants.

– Analysis of the efficiency of pollutant elimination in WWTPs and evaluation of their contribution to the pollution of the receiving water body.

– Analysis of inorganic nutrients in seawater and other environmental parameters.

– Recording, organisation and management of experimental data in databases.

– Data analysis and interpretation of results for environmental impact assessment.

– Preparation of technical reports and scientific documentation associated with the project.

– Collaboration with other members of the research team.

Where to apply

Website: https://sede.uvigo.gal/public/catalog-detail/27660208

Specific Requirements

Item 01: Competitive academic record. Applicants must have obtained the bachelor’s degree that gives access to doctoral studies in 2022 or later. Ideally, the average grade of the transcript will be 8 (short curriculum vitae, max. 4 pages) and academic background that allows enrolment in a doctoral programme in the academic year 2025-2026 (Master’s degree). (punctuation: 30)

Item 02: Knowledge of foreign languages (medium-high level of English) (punctuation: 10)

Item 03: Specific training and experience related to the laboratory and field work to be carried out (driving licence B essential). (punctuation: 30)

Item 04: Motivation letter in English (max. 500 words) explaining interest in developing work on the research topic and explaining previous experience highlighting skills, knowledge and aptitude for the position. (punctuation: 15)

Item 05: Personal interview. The interview will be conducted only with those 3 candidates who, in the sum of the merits, reach a minimum of 50 points. (punctuation: 15)