189925 Research staff with a university degree (non-PhD)

Universidade de Vigo; España; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidade de Vigo in Spain seeks a Researcher for reviewing and analyzing literature on sustainable agricultural practices and their impact on soil properties. You will participate in harmonisation and assessment of soil health indicators and methodologies.

Responsibilities include data collection and processing related to agricultural management and soil health, plus collaboration in monitoring field trials and laboratory analyses of soil properties.

Qualifications

• Review and synthesize scientific literature on sustainable agriculture.
• Assess soil health indicators and methodologies.
• Collect and organize soil and agricultural data.
• Collaborate in field trials and lab analyses of soil properties.

Responsibilities

• Review literature on sustainable practices and soil properties.
• Harmonise indicators and methodologies for soil health assessment.
• Collect and organize data related to agricultural management.
• Monitor experimental field trials on cover cropping and diversification.
• Assist in soil sampling and lab determinations of soil properties.
• Evaluate effects of agricultural practices on soil properties and functions.

Skills

University research experience

Soil science background

Data analysis

Education

Experience at universities

Specific training related to the position

Job description

Organisation/Company Universidade de Vigo Department C02 Plant Biology and Soil Sciences Research Field Biological sciences » Botany Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 18 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Reference Number 189925 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Review and analysis of scientific literature on sustainable agricultural practices and their effects on soil physical, chemical, and biological properties.

Participation in the selection, harmonisation, and assessment of indicators and methodologies for evaluating soil health.

Collection, organisation, processing of scientific and experimental data related to agricultural management and soil health.

Participation in the monitoring of experimental field trials, particularly those related to cover cropping and crop diversification.

Collaboration in soil sampling, sample preparation, and determination of soil physical, chemical, and biological properties using laboratory techniques.

Assessment of the individual and combined effects of different agricultural practices on soil properties and functions.

Item 02: Work experience at universities (punctuation: 5)

Item 03: Specific training related to the position and verifiable experience related to the work to be performed (CV suitability for the duties) (punctuation: 70)

Additional Information

1875.28 € (including the apportionments of extra payments)