POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (R2 RECREATE)

Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA); España; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Continuous training

Diversity & equal opportunity

Job summary

Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) seeks a postdoctoral researcher in water science, modelling and integrated water resource management to support the RECREATE project. The candidate will contribute to water demand modelling, climate analysis and strategy evaluation.

The role includes developing UWOT-based models, crafting future scenarios and delivering technical reports for EC projects, with emphasis on collaboration and high-quality scientific output.

Qualifications

• PhD in Environmental Sciences, Water Science and Technology or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in scientific research including PhD studies.
• Knowledge of surface and groundwater management and big data handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and test simulation models using UWOT to evaluate water strategies.
• Create future water management scenarios based on regional needs and climate change objectives.
• Prepare technical deliverables and reports for the EC under RECREATE.
• Co-publish deliverables and present results at conferences and events.
• Collaborate with project partners to ensure timely milestones.

Skills

Water modelling

UWOT

QGIS

Python

Climate data handling

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in Environmental Sciences or related field

Tools

UWOT

QGIS

Python

Job description

Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA)

Organisation/Company Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Research Field Environmental science » Water science Environmental science Technology » Water technology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 5 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Reference Number Project 101136598 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB

• Job location: ICRA – Catalan Institute for Water Research, Girona (Spain)
• Number of positions available: One
• Expected start: December 2026 – January 2027
• Expected duration of the contract: 12 months

Funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe framework programme, Project 101136598 RECREATE. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them

OFFER DESCRIPTION

ICRA seeks to recruit a postdoctoral position with expertise in water science, water system modelling, water reuse technologies and integrated water resource management. This position is essential for supporting the successful implementation of the RECREATE project and ensuring the effective delivery of its work packages and associated tasks.

The successful candidate will support the Costa Brava Case Study Lead in activities related but not limited to water demand modelling, climate change scenario analysis, and the evaluation of alternative water management strategies. The position will strengthen the technical capacity of the Costa Brava case study team and provide additional human resources to facilitate the implementation of the activities and commitments defines in the RECREATE Grant Agreement

KEY DUTIES

Development, implementation and testing of simulation models using the Urban Water optioneering Tool (UWOT), to evaluate alternative water resource management strategies.

Development and establishment of future water management scenarios based on regional needs, stakeholder input and under climate change adaptation objectives.

Contribute to the preparation of technical deliverables, including reports to the EC under the RECREATE Project.

Preparation and co-publishing of technical deliverables, scientific papers and reports and to present results at relevant conferences and events.

Support the Costa Brava Case Study Lead, within the RECREATE project, ensuring effective collaboration with project partners and the timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables.

Water Science, Technology, Quality and Modelling, Environmental Sciences,

Qualifications and Education Level:

PhD in Environmental Sciences, Water Science and Technology or related field

Skills:

Knowledge of modelling with relevant water models, knowledge in UWOT, QGIS, Python for data analysis, climate change projections and adaptation tools, climate data handling, especially from sources like COPERNICUS, redaction and co-authoring of scientific papers and reports,

Required Languages:

English (C1), Spanish (C1) and /or Catalan (C1)

Required Experience:

Minimum 4 years of experience in scientific research including PhD studies.

• Knowledge in surface and groundwater management,
• Machine learning applications,
• Environmental water chemistry,
• Big data management and visualization.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages CATALAN Level Excellent

Languages SPANISH Level Excellent

Research Field Other Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information

Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.

International Environment: The opportunity to join a prestigious international research institution and become a member of a young and growing team.

Continuous training in a high-quality environment.

Additional comments

In ICRA we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such age, sex, marital status, race, ethnicity, disabilities, political leanings or sexual orientation.

Recruitment will be carried out as provided for in Article 15 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/1995 of 24 March passing the text of the Workers’ Statute Act, in accordance with the provisions of Article 2 of Royal Decree 2720/98 of 18 December (B.O.E. 8 January 1999), Act nº 12/2001 of July 9 (B.O.E. 10 July) and concordant regulations.

The principle of equality between men and women is taken into account, in accordance with Article 14 of the Spanish Constitution, the EU Directive of 9 February 1976 and the provisions of the Agreement of the Council of Ministers of March 4, 2005, passing the Plan for gender equality in the General State Administration.

Universal accessibility for persons with disabilities is taken into account, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 1 of Act nº 51/2003 of 2 December on equal opportunities, and 7% of vacancies are reserved provided the candidates pass the selection processes and are able to accredit disability and compatibility in performing the tasks so that we will progressively reach 2% of the total workforce.

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