RESEARCH TECHNICIAN ADVANCED – COMPUTER ENGINEER

Organisation/Company

Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA)

Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineering
Mathematics
Environmental science

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

1 Feb 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an 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: 01/03/2024
• Temporal Position. The position is for 18 months
• Gross Annual Salary package: 26.000€

OFFER DESCRIPTION

This research technician advanced, a computer engineer, will support the research projects and contracts from the research line RIE4, focused on modeling of freshwater ecosystems, ecosystem services, and the use of nature-based solutions.

KEY DUTIES

Support the following tasks: development of numerical models for socio-environmental systems, associated with the current projects, through coding with languages such Phyton. Also, the data analysis with languages such as R, and usage of IA for probabilistic approaches.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineering

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Mathematics

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Must have – Required

Research Field or Field of knowledge:

Environmental sciences, Computer engineering or Mathematics

Qualifications and Education Level:

Degree in Computer Engineering or Mathematics

Skills:

Coding with Phyton, R, C++, Java, and knowledge of numerical modelling (calibration, uncertainty, sensitivity), as well as artificial intelligence.

Required Languages:

Spanish, Catalan and English

Required Experience:

12 months in a research center

Desirable

Advanced knowledge of numerical modelling, and experience in the modelling of socio-environmental systems.

Languages

CATALAN

Languages

ENGLISH

Languages

SPANISH

Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineeringMathematicsEnvironmental science

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Additional Information
Benefits

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

All Applications must be contain:

CV

Motivation letter

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.

Deadline for Applications:

Send the required documents to [email protected]  indicating ref. “”RTA_RIE4” in the subject of the email.

The deadline to submit the required documentation is 01/02/2024.

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
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 5% 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. Basic information on Data Protection Responsible: Fundació Institut Català de Recerca de l’Aigua (ICRA); Purpose: The selection of candidates for current and future jobs offered by our organization; Rights: You have the right to access, rectify and delete the data, as well as other rights indicated in the additional information; Additional information: You can consult the additional and detailed information on Data Protection on our website: http://www.icra.cat/politica-de-privacidad
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA)

Country

Spain

State/Province

Girona

City

Girona

Postal Code

17003

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Girona

Website

https://www.icra.cat

Street

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

Postal Code

17003

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED