229/2026 - A contract in Balearic shark and skate genetics and genomics.

Universitat de les Illes Balears; España; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Universitat de les Illes Balears in Spain seeks a First Stage Researcher for the LIFE PROMETHEUS project. The role includes genotyping mitochondrial genes and ddRADseqs, performing bioinformatic analyses, and supporting sampling on fishing vessels in the Balearic Sea.

The candidate will work under PI Antonia Picornell Rigo, with a biology degree and a Master’s in biology. English and Spanish language requirements apply, plus basic Catalan knowledge.

Qualifications

• Training in conservation genetics (particularly, marine species).
• Training in bioinformatics applied to genetic/genomic data analysis.
• Certification to work with test animals would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Genotyping mitochondrial genes and ddRADseqs of skate and shark species at risk in the Balearic Sea included in the LIFE PROMETHEUS project.
• Bioinformatic analysis of findings.
• Supporting sampling on fishing vessels.

Skills

Conservation genetics

Bioinformatics analysis

Molecular genetics lab techniques

Education

Degree in Biology

Master’s Degree in Biology

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat de les Illes Balears Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 11 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? LIFE Programme Reference Number 2026-27_3_229 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• Genotyping mitochondrial genes and ddRADseqs of skate and shark species at risk in the Balearic Sea included in the LIFE PROMETHEUS project
• Bioinformatic analysis of findings
• Supporting sampling on fishing vessels

PI: Antonia Picornell Rigo

Funding body: 3449

Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

• A Degree in Biology or similar
• A Master’s Degree in Biology or similar.

Specific Requirements

• Training in conservation genetics (particularly, marine species)
• Training in bioinformatics applied to genetic/genomic data analysis.
• Certification to work with test animals would be a plus.

Language requirements:

• B2 English
• B2 Spanish
• Basic knowledge of catalan

Prior experience

• Proven experience in molecular genetics lab techniques applied to marine organisms
• Proven experience in bioinformatics processing of genetic/genomic data.

National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)

Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Thursday, Setember 30, 2027

Eligibility criteria

In accordance with Article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT 14540 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.

Eligibility criteria:

• Official degrees in the specialized area (max. 20 points).
• Curricular merits in the field (max. 40 points), such as research, innovation and transfer activities, teaching activity, professional certifications, complementary training, awards, etc.
• Video curriculum and, where applicable, personal interview (max. 20 points).
• Work experience in the field (max. 15 points), e.g.: > 3 years (10 points), < 3 years (5 points).
• Other merits (max. 5 points), such as degrees not related to the specialized area, recommendation letters, etc. 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 delegated representative) as chair. ii. The supervisor (or delegated representative). iii. The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI). iv. One or more expert members in the topic pertaining to the recruitment and chosen by the chair of the committee, where applicable. v. The head of FORHU (or delegated representative), as secretary, who may speak but not vote.

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