Offer Description
We are seeking an early-stage researcher to undertake research tasks within the framework of the European NATALIE project. The project’s main objective is to implement managed aquifer recharge in the Addaia aquifer (Menorca) using reclaimed water from the Addaia wastewater treatment plant. The recharge will be based on nature-based solutions.
As well as research into the hydrological processes related to recharge and its impact on the wetland area of ‘Bassa des Prat’, the work will involve coordinating and interacting with local stakeholders and social partners on the island of Minorca, with a view to gathering information on the social acceptance of nature-based measures used to restore overexploited aquifers.
The tasks will include assisting, participating in and preparing materials for the weekly and fortnightly meetings of the different working groups within the European project. The successful candidate will also monitor the impact of the nature-based approach on groundwater recharge in Minorca through piezometric control and water quality assessments based on field data collection. The position will require travel to Minorca and attendance at face-to-face meetings with the international project team.
PI: Dr. Celso García García
Funding body: European Commission
Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)
Where to apply
Website: https://ppi.uib.cat/
Skills/Qualifications
A Degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Biology and/or any scientific discipline related to geo- and environmental science.
A master’s degree in any environmental and/or social areas linked to climate, or surface-water or hydrogeology.
Specific Requirements
– Theoretical and practical knowledge of climate and hydrological variables
– Availability to carry out fieldwork (data collection, workshops with users, field campaigns, etc.).
Language requeriments
Sufficient reading, writing and speaking skills in English to interact with other researchers on the project. The ability to understand Catalan in order to work with users on the island of Minorca (public administrations, NGOs, entrepreneurs, scientific associations and the public).
Prior experience
Prior involvement or employment at a university research group would be a plus (e.g. as a student collaborator, an early research grant-holder or a technical assistant).Years of Research ExperienceNone
Internal Application form(s) needed
Normalitzat_Cvi_registreiseguiment_english_18.pdf
English
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Additional Information
Benefits
Gross monthly salary: 2.000,00 €
National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)
Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Tuesday, November 16, 2027
Eligibility criteria
• Curricular merits in the field (max. 40 points).
• Qualifications in the specialist area (max. 20 points), other (max. 5 points).
• Video curriculum and, if applicable, personal interview (max. 20 points).
• Experience in the field (max. 15 points). E.g.: > 3 years (10 points), < 3 years (5 points).
• Other merits (max. +5 points). E.g.: recommendation letters.
Eligibility threshold: 60 points.
Candidates who hold the qualification corresponding to the required category in the job offer with a non-EU degree, if selected, must present a certificate of equivalence of their non-EU qualification to a European qualification, or proof of having applied for this equivalence, in order to proceed with their hiring. The equivalence can be requested from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of Spain (see https://www.universidades.gob.es/equivalencia-de-titulo-extranjero-de-e…).
Selection process
In accordance with article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT 145140 of 15th June 2022 that approves the regulation governing the recruitment of research staff under chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as technical or operational research staff.
Selection comitee
i. The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research (or person s/he delegates), as chair. ii. The management team for the relevant department. iii. The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI). iv. Three experts in the field pertaining to recruitment, where appropriate, appointed by the chair of the committee, having heard from the management team of the department. v. The head of the Management Office for the Research Promotion and Human Resources Programme (or person s/he delegates), acting as secretary, who may speak but not vote.
Additional comments
Projecte NATALIE – Accelerating and mainstreaming transformative NATure-bAsed solutions to enhance resiLIEence to climate change for diverse bio-geographical European regions, finançat per la Unió Europea (Horizon Europe (2021-2027)
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