Soil Analysis Technician: Lab & Molecular Research

EURAXESS Ireland; Cartagena de Indias; Presencial; EUR 19.600 - 26.650; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UPCT invites applications for a full-time Technical Support Staff position in the Soil Analysis research area. The role is based at the Tomás Ferro Experimental Station and requires travel with a Class B license.

The annual gross salary is 23,047.08 euros and the contract is indefinite. The duties include soil sampling, physicochemical and biochemical/molecular analyses, data processing, and contributing to ongoing soil research projects.

Formación

• Second-Level Vocational Training in Laboratory Work or Analysis is required.
• Class B driver's license and own vehicle to travel to Tomás Ferro Experimental Station.
• For degrees obtained abroad, proof of recognition or equivalence is required.

Responsabilidades

• soil sampling
• physicochemical analysis of soils
• biochemical and molecular analysis of soils
• data processing

Conocimientos

Soil sampling

Physicochemical analysis

Molecular analysis

Data processing

Educación

Second-Level Vocational Training in Laboratory Work or Analysis

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universidad Politecnica de Cartagena Research Field Agricultural sciences » Soil science Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 28 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CARTAGENA , A CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IS ANNOUNCED FOR THE HIRING OF GROUP III TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES IN THE SOIL ANALYSIS RESEARCH AREA (CODE: C-033/26).

Deadline for submission of applications: July 28.

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Indefinite.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION: Second-Level Vocational Training in Laboratory Work or Analysis.

For degrees obtained abroad (including those from the EU), applicants must provide proof that they have obtained the corresponding recognition or, where applicable, the credential attesting to the equivalence of their degree.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A Class B driver's license and your own vehicle to travel to the Tomás Ferro Experimental Station at the UPCT.

WEEKLY DEDICATION: The position will be full time, and the workweek will be 35 hours.

GROSS ANNUAL REMUNERATION: The employee will receive an annual gross salary of 23.047,08 euros.

PROJECT TITLE: Soil analysis.

DURATION: The term of this contract will be contingent upon the availability of budgetary funds for the aforementioned line of research.

Current R&D&I activity:

"Characterization and Improvement of the Environmental Performance of Timber Farms. Adaptation to Climate Change and Effects on Ecosystem Services," reference 9402/26I, funded by AQUATEC SOLUCIONES MEDIOAMBIENTALES S.A.U. Budget line 30.05.18.B447 541A 643.10 (code: 2025/00334/001)

INTENDED DATE OF DEPUTY EMPLOYMENT: immediate.

TASKS TO BE CARRIED OUT:

- soil sampling, - physicochemical analysis of soils, - biochemical and molecular analysis of soils, - data processing

MERITS TO BE ASSESSED AND EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Academic background: 0.4 points for each “good” grade; 0.5 points for each “excellent” grade; 0.6 points for each “highest honors” or special award.

Specific training: Accredited training courses: up to 2 points at the discretion of the evaluation committee.

Professional experience: -Experience in chemical soil analysis: 0.5 points per month of in soil analysis -Experience in physical soil analysis (especially stable aggregates): 0.5 points per month of demonstrated experience in soil analysis -Experience in molecular analysis of soil samples: 0.5 points per month of demonstrated experience in soil analysis.

Languages: English proficiency: 0.5 for B2, 1 for C1, 1.5 for C2.

Personal interview: up to 2 points at the discretion of the evaluation committee: motivation, interest, and aptitudes.