Offer Description
Research line: Water and nitrogen managemnet in cropping systems
Tasks: Plant and soil sampling and pre-processing, Elaboration of yield maps from combiner data, Satelite and aerial image acquisitio and preprocessing, Building datasets, Data analysis and model adjustment
ADTINS: Dual agroecological and digital transition to improve nitrogen use efficiency and soil protection in agricultural systems.
Where to apply
E-mail: ceigram.etsiaab@upm.es
Skills/Qualifications
Graduate in Agricultural, food or agroenvironmental Engineering or Graduate in agronomic sciences
Field of research: Agricultural Sciences
Specific Requirements
Experience in handling images.
Experience in using information from aerial and ground-level sensors.
Experience in preparing yield maps.
Knowledge of the processes of extracting data from sensors and analyzing the results.
High level of English and Spanish.
Residence in Spain / valid work and residence permits
Additional Information
Benefits
The person hired will join the management team and gain insight into the research, training, and knowledge transfer activities conducted at CEIGRAM. CEIGRAM—the Center for Studies and Research on the Management of Agricultural and Environmental Risks—is one of the 19 research centers at the Technical University of Madrid (UPM), which is the leading Spanish university of technology. CEIGRAM serves as a reference point and a hub for knowledge generation, conducting research and developing methodologies to address growing concerns regarding risk management strategies—covering production, market, and environmental risks—facing the agricultural sector. The person hired will benefit from training activities organized for all researchers and management team members.
Eligibility criteria
SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. EVALUATION ROUND: Maximum total assessment sum A+B+C+D (0: does not comply / 5: meets the required profile) A) Training; B) Computer Skills; C) Specific requirements: experience, other aspects to be assessed; D) languages. E) Adaptation to functions, line of research and tasks = Average of the assigned rating of 0-5 in the degree of relationship between the CV and the profile sought. INFORMATION NOT PROVIDED IN THE CV IS CONSIDERED NOT TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENT. Candidates who score more than 85% of the maximum possible score may be invited to participate in the 2nd EVALUATION ROUND: INTERVIEW.
Selection process
THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE: Miguel Quemada, project PI, Professor UPM, President; Ana María Tarquis, research team, Professor UPM; Vocal, Katerina Kucerova (CEIGRAM administration team).
DOCUMENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED, PLACE AND DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: Interested applicants should send a brief CV (max. 3 pages) and a motivation letter (max. 600 words) to ceigram.etsiaab@upm.es before 15/10/2026 (14:00:00). REFERENCE: ADTINS-2026.
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