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Postdoctoral Researcher R2 – Alternative Water Resources (R2_Recreate)

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Descripción de la vacante

The Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) is looking for an R2-level researcher for a temporary position focused on the RECREATE project. This job involves coordinating a case study, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing to scientific publications in a prestigious international environment.

Servicios

Continuous training opportunities
Benefits of the Spanish Social Security system

Formación

  • Minimum 4 years international post-doc experience.
  • Strong background in water engineering or similar.
  • Experience with integrated water resources management.

Responsabilidades

  • Coordinate the Costa Brava Case Study within the RECREATE project.
  • Lead stakeholder engagement and participatory processes.
  • Develop simulation models and adapt the SUGGEREIX tool.

Conocimientos

Project coordination
Organizational skills
Scientific writing
Communication skills
Knowledge of water technology
Knowledge of water quality
Basic programming skills

Educación

PhD in Water Science

Herramientas

Urban Water Optioneering Tool (UWOT)
Python
R
MATLAB

Descripción del empleo

Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA)

Organisation / Company Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Research Field Engineering » Water resources engineering Technology » Water technology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 17 Jul 2025 - 23 : 59 (Europe / Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other) Reference Number 101136598 RECREATE Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes

Offer Description

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB

  • Location : ICRA – Catalan Water Research Institute Foundation, Girona (Spain)
  • Number of positions available : 1
  • Scheduled start : 01 / 09 / 2025

OFFER DESCRIPTION

Join the Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), a leading center in water science and technology based in Girona, Spain. As a participant in the RECREATE project, ICRA offers a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment focused on sustainability, innovation, and real-world impact. At ICRA, you’ll work alongside international experts, contribute to EU-funded initiatives, and help shape the future of climate-resilient water management. Learn more at .

We are hereby advertising a position for up to 28 months within the RECREATE project (Reliability and Effectiveness of Integrated Alternative Water‑resources Management for Regional Climate‑change Adaptation, ), which is a cutting‑edge Horizon Europe initiative designed to boost water resilience across Europe by integrating alternative water resources—treated wastewater, desalination, rainwater harvesting, and aquifer recharge—into regional planning.

Operating through four real‑world case studies—in CostaBrava (ES), Syros (GR), North Holland (NL), and Kalundborg (DK)—the project blends innovation with local needs, testing cost‑effective technologies and digital tools that support climate‑adaptive water systems. The project will deliver an open‑access knowledge repository, decision‑support framework, and scalable strategies tailored to diverse environmental, regulatory, and social contexts.

ICRA is seeking an R2-level researcher to lead the Costa Brava Case Study in the RECREATE project. Responsibilities include coordinating stakeholder engagement, managing modeling activities to assess alternative water resource integration, and supporting participatory processes. The researcher will also be in charge of adapting the SUGGEREIX decision-support tool—originally developed by Eurecat and ICRA—to meet RECREATE’s objectives. This is a unique opportunity to blend scientific rigor with applied research and community impact in a high-profile EU project.

Funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe framework programme, Project 101136598 RECREATE. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them

KEY DUTIES

1. Coordinate the Costa Brava Case Study within the RECREATE project, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones and effective collaboration with partners.

2. Lead stakeholder engagement activities, including organizing co-creation workshops, meetings, and participatory processes with local actors.

3. Establish future water management scenarios based on regional needs, stakeholder input, and climate adaptation objectives.

4. Develop and run simulation models, potentially using the Urban Water Optioneering Tool (UWOT), to evaluate alternative water resource strategies.

5. Adapt and apply the SUGGEREIX decision-support tool, previously developed by Eurecat and ICRA, tailoring it to RECREATE’s context and integrating new functionalities as needed.

6. Contribute to the preparation of technical deliverables, including reports for the European Commission and project partners.

7. Draft and publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at relevant conferences and events.

Research Field Engineering » Water resources engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Technology » Water technology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Must have – Required

Research Field or Field of knowledge :

Water Engineering or similar including a solid background in technology and water quality.

Qualifications and Education Level :

PhD in the field of water science

Skills :

Strong project coordination and organizational skills, especially in research or innovation contexts.

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (C1 level or above).

Scientific writing skills, with experience preparing technical reports and peer-reviewed publications.

Knowledge on water technology

Knowledge on water quality

Required Languages :

English, Spanish-Catalan, at a level that can be judged as equivalent to C1.

Required Experience :

Minimum 4 years international post-doc experience

Knowledge of integrated water resources management (IWRM) and climate adaptation strategies.

Competence in scenario development and analysis for environmental systems.

Experience with water systems modelling tools, such as UWOT, or similar urban / metropolitan water cycle simulation tools.

Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB) for data analysis or model adaptation.

Languages CATALAN Level Good

Research Field Engineering » Water resources engineeringTechnology » Water technology Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

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.

Selection process

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE & PROCESS

All Applications must be contain :

DNI or NIE (valid and with work permit in Spain). If you do not have a NIE, please attach a statement that you commit to take the necessary steps to obtain a work and residence permit in Spain.

The deadline to submit the required documentation is July 17th, 2025

Selection process :

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

Additional comments

At 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 are promoted between women and men in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination by criteria of age, sex, marital status, race, ethnicity, disabilities, political tendency or sexual orientation.

The recruitment will be carried out in accordance with everything provided for in Article 15 of Royal Legislative Decree 1 / 1995, of March 24, which approves the text of the Workers’ Statute Law, in accordance with what establishes Article 2 of Royal Decree 2720 / 98, of December 18 (BOE, January 8, 1999), Law No. 12 / 2001, of July 9 (BOE, July 10) and corresponding rules.

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 everything set out in the Agreement of the Council of Ministers of March 4, 2005, whereby the Plan for Gender Equality in the General Administration of the State is approved.

The universal accessibility of people with disabilities is taken into account, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 1 of Law No. 51 / 2003, of December 2, on equal opportunities, and it is reserved 7% of the places as long as the candidates pass the selection process and can prove their disability and compatibility in the performance of the tasks, so that we will gradually reach 2% of the total workforce.

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