Postdoctoral Researcher (2026DILIFRUA119)

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; España; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Animal Biology, Plant Biology and Ecology. The position focuses on Biogeography or palaeoecology, requires a PhD in Biology or Environmental Science, and values a strong publication record.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary and international team, able to work independently and collaboratively, travel for conferences and fieldwork, and contribute to an inclusive and

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Biology/ Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in R is highly encourage.
• Record of publications in Biogeography or palaeoecology.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary and international team.
• Availability to travel to conferences and fieldwork.
• Ability to create and contribute to a well-functioning, inclusive and productive research environment.

Skills

R language

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

PhD in Biology/ Environmental Science

Job description

Department of Animal Biology, Plant Biology and Ecology

Organisation/Company Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Department Department of Animal Biology, Plant Biology and Ecology Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Environmental science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 29 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number 101045309 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job position

Postdoctoral Researcher

Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience)

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Biology/ Environmental Science or a related discipline

Previous experience in R is highly encourage.

The successful candidate will have a record, appropriate for their career stage of research publications particularly in Biogeography or palaeoecological topics.

They will also have ability and commintment to work both independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary and International team.

Availability to travel to conference and fieldwork.

Ability to create and contribute to a well-functioning, inclusive and productive research environment.

32.000 € (Gross annual)

Eligibility criteria

Selection criteria (out of a total of 100 points):

• Academic record – (35)
• Relevant Research Experience – (30)
• Interview (25): Excellent knowledge of palaeoecology (10), skills related to the position (10), An interdisciplinary and collaborative research experience (5)

Minimum score required to pass the selection process: 60

Selection process:

We expect to interview shortlisted candidates (via Teams) within 2 weeks/21 days after the application deadline.

Starting date approx. January 2027

The selection committee reserves the right to not fill this position if no suitable candidate is identified.

Programmes: ERC CoG 2021-101045309 TIME-LINES

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute UAB Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Cerdanyola del Vallès - Campus Bellaterra Postal Code 08193 Street Campus Bellaterra Geofield