PRE-DOCTORAL CONTRACT FOR THE SudWaMa PROJECT

EURAXESS Ireland; Madrid; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

EURAXESS Ireland is seeking a research candidate in Madrid to focus on natural resource economics and circular water management. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Agricultural sciences or Agricultural economics, and be fluent in both English and Spanish. The role involves collaboration in research activities, publication of findings, and engagement with international research networks.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research addressing environmental risks. Interested candidates should apply via email to the provided address.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong team player.
• Prior experience in participatory research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research, training, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Contribute to applied research promoting publication of papers.
• Engage in international research networks and collaborations.

Skills

Data management and analysis

Programming in R

Advanced Knowledge of STATA

Qualitative analysis techniques

Education

Master Degree in Agricultural sciences

Master Degree in Agricultural economics

Job description

Research Centre for the Management of Agricultural and Environmental Risks (CEIGRAM) – Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)

Offer Description

RESEARCH LINE: Natural resource economics

• Development of a SUDOE strategy for circular water management
• Economic evaluation of circular water management systems
• Analysis of social acceptance and the main barriers to implementation

Requirements

Education

• Research Field: Agricultural sciences → Agronomics – Master Degree or equivalent
• Research Field: Economics → Agricultural economics – Master Degree or equivalent

Skills / Qualifications

• Data management and analysis
• Programming in R
• Advanced Knowledge of STATA
• Qualitative analysis techniques (Atlas.ti, Q methodology)

Specific Requirements

• Qualification: Agro‑environmental Engineering, Agriculture, Degree in Agro‑environmental Sciences, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Master’s degree in economics or similar, Master’s degree in Agro‑environmental Technology for Sustainable Agriculture or similar
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish (assessed at all stages of the selection process)
• Strong team player
• Prior experience applying participatory research methodologies (interviews, surveys, stakeholder meetings) to water‑related topics

Languages

• English – Excellent
• Spanish – Excellent

Years of Research Experience: 1 – 4

Additional Information

The selected candidate will join the research team and will participate in the research, training and knowledge transfer activities carried out at CEIGRAM. CEIGRAM is one of the 19 research centres of the Technical University of Madrid. It is a centre of reference and knowledge generation for research and development of methodologies that provide answers to the growing concern for risk‑management strategies, including production, market and environmental risks faced by the agricultural sector. The person hired will benefit from the training activities organized for all researchers and the management team. The orientation will be applied research, promoting the publication of research papers in scientific journals and at international conferences. The researcher will contribute to and benefit from international research networks to which the Principal Investigators of the project contribute, providing a great opportunity for their research and professional profile.

How to Apply

E‑mail: [e-mail]