PhD Candidate in Tree-Ring Isotope Ecology

Universitat de Barcelona; España; Presencial; EUR 18.270 - 22.330; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Universitat de Barcelona invites applications for a predoctoral researcher to work on the RESTART project, investigating water isotope patterns in tree rings to improve climate reconstructions.

The role involves field sampling at Vallcebre, dendrochronology lab work, isotopic preparation, data analysis and scientific writing, with opportunities for teaching as needed. The contract is full‑time (37.5 h/week) and starts in early 2026.

Formación

• Hold a MSc in Biology/ Environmental Sciences and fulfil the requirements to be admitted into the Ecology, Environmental Sciences and Plant Physiology PhD program at the Universitat de Barcelona.

Responsabilidades

• Bi‑weekly sampling at the Vallcebre experimental site (Berguedà, Catalonia) to collect samples of xylogenesis and different tree compartments (leaves, xylem, and phloem).
• Laboratory work in dendrochronology, applying different techniques to analyze samples.
• Preparation of samples for isotopic analyses.
• Data processing, interpretation, and scientific writing for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Dissemination of results through conference presentations.

Educación

MSc in Biology/ Environmental Sciences

Descripción del empleo

The Universitat de Barcelona invites applications for a predoctoral researcher to work on the RESTART project, investigating water isotope patterns in tree rings to improve climate reconstructions.

The role involves field sampling at Vallcebre, dendrochronology lab work, isotopic preparation, data analysis and scientific writing, with opportunities for teaching as needed. The contract is full‑time (37.5 h/week) and starts in early 2026.