Publication date: 15 September 2025
Deadline: 31 October 2025
The Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) is offering a 4-year PhD contract to work on PACTOSAL (Anthropogenic impacts on saline hydrogeological systems) project, led by Dr. Miguel Ángel Marazuela, which aims to investigate the impacts of anthropogenic pressure and climate change on saline hydrogeological systems, with a particular focus on saline lakes and coastal lagoons. The research will combine fieldwork, water and sediment sampling, laboratory analyses, and numerical modelling to improve our understanding of human-induced hydrogeological impacts and contaminant dynamics on these sensitive systems.
What we are looking for
- Qualifications:
Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Hydrogeology, Hydrochemistry, Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geosciences, or related fields. - Competences:
- Experience in one or more of the following skills will be highly valued: hydrogeological/hydrological/hydrochemical assessment and modelling (FEFLOW, MODFLOW, SWAT, PHREEQC), geographic information systems (ArcGIS, QGIS), remote sensing, and scientific writing.
- Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written).
- Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary, international team.
Working conditions
- Contract duration: 4-year full-time contract
- Estimated annual salary: €20,000 (Year 1) and €25,000 (Years 2–4) (according to the call)
- Location: Barcelona (possibility of partial remote work)
- Target starting date: January 2026 (tentative)
How to apply?
- Those interested may email their CV, motivation letter and letters of recommendation to Miguel Ángel Marazuela (miguel.marazuela@idaea.csic.es), adding “PACTOSAL – PHD POSITION” to the email subject.
- Deadline: 31 October 2025 (early applications are encouraged)
