ONE PhD RESEARCHER POSITION (MECES 4) ICP1 IN PHAROS PROJECT

Research Field Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions PhD Positions

Country Spain

Application Deadline 3 Apr 2025 - 23 : 59 (Europe / London)

Type of Contract Temporary

Job Status Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe

Reference Number 101157936

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Science and Technology Park Foundation (FCPCT) of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) - Spain offers one project technician position (ICP1 – MECES 4) to work in the EU PHAROS project.

The Institute of Oceanography and Global Change (IOCAG) of the ULPGC includes among its lines of research and development the so-called “Algae Biotechnology”.

Within the framework of the aforementioned line of research, on 14 / 05 / 2024 the PHAROS project was formalized between the European Commission and the ULPGC, whose purpose is to carry out three demonstrations in the Atlantic using solutions based on nature and integrated multi-trophic aquaculture and adapted to regional needs to protect marine ecosystems, reduce pollution and achieve a carbon neutral blue economy by 2030, and whose completion date is August 31, 2029.

The University will recruit the best candidate following the recommendations of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The job offer will be published through a wide range of portals. The evaluation of candidates and their selection criteria will be aligned with the ULPGC policies on equal opportunities. Selection and hiring procedures will follow transparent mechanisms according to national and regional legislation.

Responsibilities

The work and responsibilities of the researcher will include the following tasks :

Participation in the tasks associated with WP1, specifically :

• Development of the working methodology in coordination with the rest of the project partners.
• Design and planning of the work plan for the achievement of the objectives and the correct development of the BEA activities within the project.
• Search for information and analysis of scientific literature on management and optimization of the cultivation, harvesting, processing and valuation of biomass produced in the open sea.

Technical assessment of the real possibilities for the Canarian environment :

Species, conservation, methodologies and technology.

Participation in the tasks associated with WP3 and WP4, specifically :

• Coordination and active participation in the field work to be carried out in the line of work : cultivation of macroalgae in experimental plant and at sea, installation of ropes, infrastructure design, collection and analysis of samples (T3.1.3, T3.1.5, T.3.2.1, T.3.2.4).
• Planning and management of the experimental plant in the actions related to the object of the project : maintenance and cultivation of macroalgae to obtain material (seedlings, spores) for their adaptation and cultivation in ropes / nets at sea (T3.1.3, T3.1.5, T.3.2.1, T.3.2.4).
• Development of work methodology (SOP), maintenance of updated content of the BEA databases with the work developed and control of document management and material resources used (T3.6).
• Drafting of the necessary reports for the justification of the project, both for the coordinator and for the funding program (T3.7).
• Analysis and management of the data collected in the project and coordination with the rest of the partners. (T3.6 and T4.1.1).

Participation in the tasks associated with WP2 and WP5, namely :

• Dissemination of the results of the Living Labs developed during the project : contact and coordination with partners and stakeholders, report writing, publications planning (T2.1, T5.2.4).

Participation in the tasks associated with WP6, namely :

• Coordination of the project work team (T6.1).
• Organization of meetings, preparation of minutes and notes in the implementation of the actions to achieve the project objectives. (T6.1)
• Communication and coordination with other project partners, preparation of presentations and active participation in meetings for decision making and presentation of results.(T6.1)

Participation in the tasks associated with WP7, namely :

• Development and presentation of scientific publications.
• Dissemination and dissemination of the research developed at the BEA, participation in communication actions, congresses and seminars and oral and written communications.

Support for the drafting of news, press releases and development of communication material within the framework of the project.

• Technical training of BEA staff and students in aspects related to the area of work.

Specific Requirements

Candidates must comply with the following conditions :

• Nationality :

Spanish nationality or that of one of the other member states of the European Union.

• Whatever his / her nationality, spouses of Spaniards and nationals of other Member States of the European Union.
• People included into International Agreements concluded by the European Union and ratified by Spain, related to free movement of workers.
• Foreign candidates not included in the above paragraphs, legally resident in Spain.
• Degrees : Hold a PhD degree (MECES 4) in the field of Experimental Sciences (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Marine Sciences, Biology, Chemistry or equivalent).

Candidates with degrees obtained in foreign countries must prove that they are in possession of the corresponding validation or the credential that accredits, where applicable, the homologation. Exceptionally, this requirement may be proved during the first six months of the contract.

In the case of applicants with non-approved foreign degrees, and for the purposes of their admission to the competition, these must be translated into Spanish or English. The name of the foreign degree must match that required in the call.

Additional Information

This contract is related to specific work and services to be developed by the ULPGC in the context of PHAROS project.

• Type of contract : Indefinite-term contract for scientific-technical activities, based on article 23 bis of Law 14 / 2011, of 1 June, on Science, Technology and Innovation, and other regulatory regulations.
• The purpose of this contract is to carry out scientific and technical activities related to the PHAROS project, whose thematic area is linked to the research line called “Algae Biotechnology” of the ULPGC, a project which the ULPGC is developing under the agreement signed on 14 / 05 / 2024 with the European Commission and whose estimated completion date is 31 / 08 / 2029.
• Hiring planned for May 2025.
• The staff to be recruited through this call for proposals with an indefinite contract is not considered permanent staff under any circumstances. The awarding of the employment contract does not imply any commitment on the part of this Foundation, the University or its dependent entities as to the subsequent incorporation of the interested party into the staff of these entities.
• The contract may be terminated for any of the reasons provided for in Royal Legislative Decree 2 / 2015, of 23 October, approving the revised text of the Workers' Statute Law, or in the rest of the applicable legislation, paying special attention to letter e) of article 52 of the aforementioned RDL 2 / 2015 : insufficiency of the financial allocation of the corresponding appropriation for the maintenance of the employment contract.
• The dedication will be 37.5 hours per week, with exclusive dedication to the project being essential.
• The gross monthly remuneration will amount to 2.153,85 € / month (including the proportional part of the special payments) as well as € 500,00 as complementary salary.
• The place of work will be in the facilities The Spanish Bank of Algae, Muelle de Taliarte, s / n 35214 - Telde Gran Canaria – España.
• A trial period of six months will be established during which the employment relationship may be terminated at the request of either party. Situations of temporary incapacity, maternity, and adoption or fostering, which affect the worker during the trial period, will interrupt the calculation of the trial period.

Eligibility criteria

The following items and scores will be considered to evaluate the application :

Professional experience (Max. 2 points) :

• Professional experience in the development of activities in projects of cultivation, production, processing and valuation of macroalgae biomass in public or private research entities (0.10 points for each month worked, up to a maximum of 2 points).

Scientific experience (Max. 6 points) :

• Scientific experience in algae cultivation projects in the open sea in public or private research entities (0.25 points for each month worked, up to a maximum of 3 points).
• Indexed scientific publications related to the purpose of the present call published in journals with impact index in the last 5 years (0.10 points for each publication in Q1 and Q2, up to a maximum of 1.5 point).
• Publications and scientific presentations at congresses, conferences or seminars for the purpose of this call (0.05 points for each merit, up to a maximum of 1 point).
• Awards, mentions and distinctions in the field of research (0.25 points for each award, mention or distinction, up to a maximum of 0.5 points).

Complementary training (Max. 1 point) :

• Specific courses related to techniques and management of processed cultivation systems, design of production systems, characterization and valuation of algae biomass (0.25 points per course of at least 20 hours, up to a maximum of 1 point).

Languages (Max. 1 point) :

• C1 or higher (1 point).
• or B2 (0.5 points)

Selection process

Those applicants who achieve the three highest scores in the merit assessment phase will be called for an interview. The interview will be conducted in Spanish and / or totally or partially in English, according to the level required for the position. The selected applicants will be summoned, by e-mail, at least three days in advance. The evaluation of the interview will be carried out, up to a maximum of 10 points, based on the following criteria, being necessary a minimum score of 5 points in the interview to be awarded the position :

• Initiative and ability to work in a team.

Ability to present and present results.

• Motivation.
• Adequacy of your profile and skills to the functions of the position.
• Knowledge of the sector in which the activity will be developed.

In case it is necessary, a second interview may be carried out, in order to clarify, complement or deepen in certain aspects necessary to adequately assess this phase.

Once this phase of the selection process is completed, the Commission will publish, on the corporate website of the FCPCT of the ULPGC, a final list with the scores of the applicants interviewed, for which the score or evaluation obtained in the merit assessment phase and in the interview, ordered from highest to lowest score, will be accumulated. This list will be submitted to the Managing Director of the FCPCT, proposing the awarding of the position, according to the score obtained by the applicants.

The Commission may propose the creation of a reserve list in the event of resignation, failure to meet the requirements, or failure to pass the probationary period of the initially designated applicant; future substitutions due to illness, maternity / paternity, etc.; as well as for new positions in the same category. In this case, the reserve list shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of its publication or until a new call for applications is published. Likewise, the Commission may propose to declare the vacancy vacant.