Advanced Researcher in Geological Resources

EURECAT; España; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurecat's WAS Unit is seeking a researcher to lead applied R&D&I projects focused on hydrogeology, soils, and groundwater management. The role involves developing and validating technologies through lab, pilot, and field scales, coordinating tasks with cross-disciplinary teams, and contributing to proposals and knowledge transfer across sectors.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in geology and hydrogeology, experience coordinating research projects, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology or similar is required.
• Master's Degree related to Hydrogeology, Geology, Water Resources, or Environmental Geochemistry is desirable.
• Proven experience coordinating R&D/I tasks for sustainable soils/groundwater management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate R&D/I tasks/projects for soils/groundwater management.
• Design and implement soil and groundwater sampling campaigns.
• Interpret hydrogeological data and report findings.
• Conduct lab, pilot-scale, and field-scale experiments to validate technologies.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Geology

R&D project coordination

Sampling campaigns

Data interpretation

Lab/pilot/field experiments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geology

Master's Degree in Hydrogeology/Water Resources/Environmental Geochemistry

Tools

PHREEQC

Python

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

SWAT

Job description

Organisation/Company EURECAT Department WAS Research Field Geosciences » Hydrology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 15 Dec 2026 - 17:40 (Africa/Abidjan) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Eurecat is one of Europe's leading technology centres for accelerating innovation in companies. It brings together the expertise of more than 800 professionals, generating an annual turnover of €69 million and providing services to nearly 2,000 companies. Applied R&D, technological services, highly specialized training, technology consultancy, and industrial property valorisation and exploitation are among the services Eurecat offers to both large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises across all sectors.

The technology centre participates in more than 200 major national and international collaborative R&D&I projects of high strategic value and holds 230 patents and 10 spin-offs. Eurecat has eleven centres throughout Catalonia and a presence in Madrid, Málaga, and Chile.

Job Description

The Water, Air and Soil (WAS) Technological Unit of Eurecat develops and optimizes technologies and processes to improve the management of water, soil, air, and associated resources. We carry out research, development, and innovation projects with companies across all sectors to enhance their economic, environmental, and social sustainability.

We use advanced modelling and experimental tools at different scales (laboratory, pilot plant, and full scale) to develop and validate new technologies and their applications. We work with a wide range of pollutant treatment technologies to limit their release into the environment, promote resource recovery, and support the transition towards a circular economy.

We design experimental projects and procedures tailored to companies' needs, reducing the inherent risks of R&D&I through a progressive implementation process that covers all stages, from concept development to commissioning.

The expertise of the WAS Unit, combined with the capabilities of Eurecat’s different technological units, enables us to provide solutions to complex and specific challenges across a wide variety of sectors, including water treatment, chemical, agri-food, pharmaceutical, process industries, and capital goods industries.

Eurecat is seeking a professional for the WAS Technological Unit to execute projects and support the preparation of national and international R&D&I proposals within the environmental sector, specifically focused on the treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater.

We offer an opportunity to work in a highly dynamic environment, participating in applied research activities with public and private organizations at different scales (laboratory, pilot plant, and real-world environments) across multiple sectors, including urban, food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and mining industries. The main objective is to conduct research and develop innovative projects in the field of hydrogeology to improve the management of soils and groundwater, contributing to the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of businesses and society as a whole.

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Applied Engineering disciplines (Geological Engineering, Mineral Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or similar).
• Master's Degree related to Hydrogeology, Geology, Water Resources, or Environmental Geochemistry.

Experience

Proven experience in coordinating R&D&I tasks or projects for the sustainable management of soils and/or groundwater, including one or more of the following:

• Groundwater or soil remediation processes.
• Design and implementation of soil and groundwater sampling campaigns.
• Interpretation of hydrogeological data.

Experience in laboratory, pilot-scale, and/or field-scale experimentation.

Valuable Additional Experience

• Modelling and simulation of hydrogeochemical processes in the subsurface and/or surface waters, with knowledge of software such as PHREEQC, Python, MODFLOW, FEFLOW, SWAT, among others.
• Previous experience in applied research projects and technology transfer activities.
• Knowledge of geophysical techniques for subsurface characterization.
• Training in UNE-EN ISO 17020.
• Knowledge of risk assessment software applicable to contaminated soils and groundwater, such as RBCA or RISC.
• Previous experience in preparing proposals for competitive European and/or national funding calls.