Research Support Specialist Technician (2026PILIFRUA174)

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; España; In loco; EUR 28.000 - 39.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona seeks a Research Support Specialist Technician to assist with the ERC Consolidator project HEU-101088071-READ. The role focuses on management, processing and analysis of biogeochemical samples using ICP-MS and MC-ICP-MS within a research-driven environment.

Minimum education includes FP2 or equivalent; higher degrees in geology/archaeology or bioarchaeology are assets. Proficiency in Isodat 2.0 and basic data software is expected, with emphasis on quality

Competenze

• Education and training as listed in the job offer.
• Skills in geochemical sample handling and lab work.
• Experience with ICP-MS/MC-ICP-MS is desirable but not mandatory.

Mansioni

• Carry out management, processing and analysis of biogeochemical samples using ICP-MS and MC-ICP-MS.
• Assist in development and validation of laboratory protocols and quality control.
• Prepare samples and maintain clean-room conditions for isotopic analyses.
• Support data processing, visualization and reporting of results.

Conoscenze

Castellà C2

Català C1

English B2

English B1

Database management software

Isodat 2.0

Geochemical data analysis software

Formazione

Training Certificate (FP2)

Intermediate Training Certificate

Upper Secondary Education (Baccalaureate)

Bachelor's Degree in Geology or Archaeology

Master’s Degree in Bioarchaeology or equivalent

Strumenti

Isodat 2.0

Database management software

Statistical/data-processing software

Descrizione del lavoro

Organisation/Company Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Department Research Management/Strategic Projects Research Field Geosciences » Geology History » Archaeology Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 27 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 18 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number HEU-101088071-READ Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job position

Job offer for a Research Support Specialist Technician (Category 3-L) to join the ERC Consolidator project HEU-101088071-READ. The successful candidate will carry out tasks related to the management, processing, and analysis of biogeochemical samples using ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) and MC-ICP-MS (Multi-Collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry).

Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience)

Education

• Training Certificate (FP2), Intermediate Training Certificate, Upper Secondary Education (Baccalaureate), or higher qualification.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Archaeology, or an equivalent field will be considered an asset, as will a Master’s Degree in Bioarchaeology or an equivalent qualification.

IT Skills

• Proficiency in basic database management software.
• Proficiency in Isodat 2.0 software for processing data from IRMS equipment and/or similar systems.
• Knowledge of the processing, validation, and visualization of geochemical and isotopic data using statistical and/or data-processing software.

Languages

Professional Experience

• Demonstrated experience in geochemical laboratory work and clean-room sample preparation, including cleaning, digestion, and/or chemical separation procedures.
• Experience in the processing and analysis of geological, biogenic, modern, or archaeological samples, and participation in national and international research projects.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of elemental and isotopic geochemistry applied to the analysis of carbonate and/or biogenic samples.
• Knowledge of the analytical principles, calibration procedures, standards, and quality control associated with ICP-MS, MC-ICP-MS, and IRMS.
• Experience in the development and implementation of laboratory protocols, as well as authorship of scientific publications at national and international level, will be considered an asset.

Eligibility criteria

Academic record – 30

Higher-level professional training (FP2), middle-grade training cycle, bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification: 10; Grau generic: 10; Grau de l’specialitat: 20; Generic Master: 5; Master of specialization: 10;

Computer Knowledge – 20

Office knowledge: ends at 5; Specific programming knowledge: ends at 15

Languages – 15

Castellà C2: 4; Català C1: 4; English B2: 7, English B1: 4

Work experience – 20

Experience in academic field: finals to 10; Experience in business: end to 10

Other requirements – 15

Experience in operating geochemical equipment and analysis of elemental concentrations and isotopes: end to 15

A single curricular phase and if a second interview is necessary, unless, in application of the agreement of February 1, 2019, the court proposes other actions, tests and/or interviews to be carried out.

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

Programmes: ERC Consolidator -READ - HEU-101088071-READ