Offer Description
The University of Cádiz is offering a research post for the project ‘Surveillance, Biosafety and Reduction of Vibrio Threats through Emerging LED Radiation Treatments’ (VIBRANTE)
Where to apply
Website: https://sede.uca.es/opencms/system/modules/sede/index
Skills/Qualifications
To carry out, amongst other tasks, the application of microbiological methods for the detection, quantification, isolation and identification of Vibrio spp. and other marine bacteria; participation in sampling campaigns for coastal waters and molluscs; preparation of samples for microbiological, molecular and toxin analyses, including extraction, concentration and separation techniques such as SPE; and the conduct of experimental trials; analysing and interpreting data; participating in international conferences. Undertaking research placements and activities at the project’s collaborating institutions, such as CCMAR (Portugal) and University College Dublin (Ireland).
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Specific qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biology or related experimental disciplines.
Postgraduate studies relating to environmental microbiology, water pollution and treatment, the marine environment, aquaculture or food safety will be particularly valued.
Experience:
Experience in sampling and processing environmental and/or biological samples, particularly water and molluscs, as well as microbiological techniques for the culture, isolation, identification and quantification of microorganisms.
Experience in water treatment or disinfection trials and in the analysis of physicochemical parameters.
Languages: proven ability to communicate on scientific and technical matters in English.
Other:
Category B driving licence and willingness to travel, as sampling campaigns and testing will be carried out at external sites.
Proven experience in research and in developing a professional profile in the academic and scientific field.
Selection process
Required documentation:
- Copy of national identity document/passport
- Copy of degree certificate or Doctorate if required.
- Certificate of the academic transcript of the degree
- CV.
- Supporting documentation proving the merits included in the CV (e.g., diplomas, publications, courses, conferences)
- Signed application form
Additional comments
This contract is subject to the final, favourable approval of the project in question
Knowledge of Spanish is required
More information in Anexo 4 Ref 10/2026/04
Responsible: Javier Moreno Andrés y D. Enrique Nebot Sanz
Website for additional job details: https://personal.uca.es/convocatorias-de-capitulo-vi-2026/
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