Research support assistant 2026/CP/247

University of A Coruña; España; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

University of A Coruña busca un/a Investigador/a de primera etapa para apoyar en Paleogeología y Paleoecología. Las tareas incluyen el procesamiento y análisis de muestras sedimentarias y la interpretación biológica de los fósiles, utilizando diversas técnicas instrumentales.

El contrato tiene una duración prevista de 2 meses. La convocatoria exige formación en Biología y experiencia en trabajos de campo y paleoecología, con evaluación por bloques y entrevista personal.

Qualifications

• Formación en Biología (máx. 15 puntos; 2 puntos por año de formación).
• Formación en trabajo de campo (máx. 10 puntos; 1 punto por mes de formación).

Responsibilities

• Procesamiento, análisis e interpretación biológica de muestras sedimentarias.
• Caracterización de organismos fósiles utilizando diferentes técnicas instrumentales.

Education

Upper Secondary Education or equivalent

Job description

Organisation/Company University of A Coruña Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Undergraduate Positions Application Deadline 16 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 7 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2026/CP/247 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Research line / Scientific-technical services: Paleogeology and Paleoecology

Grant/funding period: START: 01/02/2022 END: 31/01/2027

PURPOSE OF CONTRACT: Processing and analysis of sediments containing fossil microremains. Geochemical analyses. Collaborator on activities related to the project/agreement stated.

JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULE: CICA Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 14:00 and from 15:30 to 17:30

1) Tasks to be carried out

The tasks to be carried out by the successful candidate will fall within the field of Earth and Water Sciences. The beneficiary of this research contract will provide support in:

• Processing, analysis, and biological interpretation of sediment samples.
• Characterization of fossil organisms using different instrumental techniques.

2) Justification for the Duration of the Contract The duration of the contract will be 2 months.

The recruitment process may be declared void if candidates do not achieve a minimum score of 45 points in the selection criteria detailed under Blocks 1 and 2.

The minimum score required to be included on the reserve list will be 65 points.

Academic qualification: Upper Secondary Education or equivalent.

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

4) Selection and evaluation criteria

Block 1 – Education and Training

• Training in Biology (maximum 15 points; 2 points per year of training).
• Training in Fieldwork (maximum 10 points; 1 point per month of training).

Block 2 – Experience

• Experience in paleoecological research activities (maximum 30 points; 1 point per month).
• Experience in the use of microorganism identification techniques (maximum 10 points; 1 point per month).
• Experience in university research activities (maximum 10 points; 1 point per month).

Block 3 – Personal Interview

A personal interview will be conducted with candidates who achieve a minimum score of 60 points in Blocks 1 and 2 (maximum 25 points).

Selection process

Additional comments

General required documentation:

• 1. Copy of national identity document or passport
• 2. Copy of degree certificate in Spanish or English. If obtained outside the European Union it must be apostilled or legalised by the Spanish Embassy.
• 3. CV in English or Spanish/Galician
• 4. Responsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled.
• 5. Responsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application