Junior Researcher: Emerging Contaminants & Water Research

Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA); España; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) in Girona, Spain, seeks a junior researcher with a PhD in Environmental Chemistry or related fields to join the Research Support Services Unit. The position focuses on environmental chemistry, water quality, and nature-based solutions, with an emphasis on emerging contaminants and data integration.

The successful candidate will design, coordinate and monitor experimental studies, develop analytical methods, coordinate projects and contribute to

Qualifications

• PhD in Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or Chemistry.
• Minimum of 6 years of postdoctoral experience.
• Experience with planning laboratory experiments and monitoring activities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research, innovation and knowledge transfer projects related to environmental chemistry and water quality.
• Coordinate sampling campaigns, field studies and experimental activities.
• Develop and apply methodologies for determining emerging contaminants.
• Analyse data to assess behaviour, transport and fate of contaminants.
• Prepare technical reports, publications and project materials.
• Supervise students and interact with stakeholders.

Skills

Lab planning

Sample handling

HRMS analysis

Data management

Education

PhD in Environmental Chemistry/Environmental Sciences/Chemistry

Tools

HRMS

Job description

Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) in Girona, Spain, seeks a junior researcher with a PhD in Environmental Chemistry or related fields to join the Research Support Services Unit. The position focuses on environmental chemistry, water quality, and nature-based solutions, with an emphasis on emerging contaminants and data integration.

The successful candidate will design, coordinate and monitor experimental studies, develop analytical methods, coordinate projects and contribute to