SPECIALIST RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (TecEsp_DataProcess)

Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA); España; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) in Girona, Spain seeks a research technician expert in statistical tools, GIS and modelling to define patterns of current and future water use and their effects on aquatic ecosystems and social uses of water. You will process data and apply modelling to deliver detailed insights for resource management.

This six‑month position starts January 2027 and offers the chance to work within a dynamic, international research team focused on water security and

Qualifications

• Minimum university degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences.
• Master’s degree is valuable.
• Use of statistical tools, GIS and modelling.

Responsibilities

• Processing and interpretation of data using statistical tools, GIS and modelling, aimed at making a detailed analysis of the impact caused by the current and future use of resources on aquatic ecosystems and social uses of water.
• Minimum university degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences.
• Master’s degree is valuable.
• Skills: Use of statistical tools, GIS, advanced modeling tools

Skills

Statistical tools

GIS

Modelling

Data processing

River ecology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences

Master’s degree is valuable

Tools

GIS software

Statistical modelling tools

Job description

Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA)

Organisation/Company Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Research Field Environmental science Ecology Environmental science Water science Biological sciences Biology Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 30 Oct 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? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes

Offer Description

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB

• Job location: ICRA - Catalan Institute for Water Research, Girona (Spain)
• Number of positions available: 1
• Expected start: January 2027
• Temporal Position. The position is for 6 months

OFFER DESCRIPTION

Previous results of our research group show the existence of patterns in the territory, associated with water use and climate change, which affect both society and aquatic ecosystems, in terms of risks and water security. This requires a detailed analysis of the existing data, and their treatment through advanced statistical and modelling techniques.

Therefore, it is necessary to incorporate a research technician who is an expert in statistical tools, GIS and modelling, so that they can define patterns of current and future use of water resources, and the current and potential effects on aquatic ecosystems and social uses of water.

KEY DUTIES

Processing and interpretation of data using statistical tools, GIS and modelling, aimed at making a detailed analysis of the impact caused by the current and future use of resources on aquatic ecosystems and social uses of water

Minimum university degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences.

Master’s degree is valuable.

Skills:

Use of statistical tools, GIS, advanced modeling tools

Required Languages:

Catalan, Spanish, English (minimum at the written level)

Required Experience:

Data processing and modelling

Knowledge of river ecology

Languages CATALAN Level Good

Languages SPANISH Level Good

Languages ENGLISH Level Basic

Research Field Computer science Modelling toolsOther Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

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.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Country Spain Geofield

Emili Grahit 101, H2O Building, Science and Technology Park of the University of Girona

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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