Technician in Greenhouse and Environmental Sampling
IMDEA Water is a non-profit research Institute, promoted by the Regional Government of Madrid, to carry out research in water technologies. This Institute is part of the IMDEA network, the institutional framework that combines support from both the public and private sectors and harmonizes research with market demand, strengthening the presence of the private sector in science.
It complies with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
A position is being offered for a technician with experience in greenhouse work and environmental sampling to support the Reuse4Food project (CIVP22S18420) funded by Ramón Areces Foundation within the Soil and Water Quality in the Environment (SWQ) group.
The tasks of the technician will include:
- Sampling of irrigation water, soil, and horticultural plants in agricultural plots with different management systems.
- Processing of soil and plant samples (sieving, freeze-drying, etc.) for subsequent physical-chemical analysis and analysis of target contaminants.
- Fractionation of soil aggregates based on their size and processing for subsequent analysis.
- Assembly, monitoring, and processing of samples in a greenhouse trial with horticultural plants.
- Scientific outreach through participation in events such as Science Week, the European Researchers' Night, or the Madrid is Science Fair.
- Others of a similar nature and qualification that may be entrusted to him/her by the person in charge.
- Hold an Advanced Vocational Training Certificate in fields related to the type of position, such as Forest Management in the Natural Environment, Landscaping and Rural Environment, or similar EQF Level 5 (MECES 1).
- In the case of being in possession of a foreign academic degree, you must have the corresponding credential of homologation to the equivalent degree in Spain, issued by the competent body for the recognition of foreign degrees and qualifications in education in the Ministry of Education.
- Experience in greenhouse work.
- Knowledge and experience in the aforementioned taks to be performed is valuable.
- Driving license B1
Candidates must present the following information:
- Curriculum Vitae (in Spanish or English). The CV must be attached using the IMDEA Water template. CVs in any other format will not be accepted
- Cover letter (Spanish or English) presenting her/his candidacy and merits, and including her/his personal motivation.
- Suitability of the academic education to the job position
- Proven experience
- Those candidates with the best profile may be summoned for an interview.
Employment contract full-time: 37.5 hours/week
Annual gross salary: 20.263 €
Recrutiment modality: contract for scientific-technical activities under article 23-bis of Law 14/2011, of 1 June, on Science, Technology and Innovation.
IMDEA Water Foundation. Avda. Punto Com nº 2 - 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid
- Cover letter (pdf)
Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates