Successful candidates will develop an independent research program addressing ambitious research questions in agrifood-related areas. While we prioritize expertise aligned with the research lines described in the strategic plan of AT, we also welcome applications from exceptional candidates from other agrifood-related areas. Applicants must demonstrate a strong track record of research accomplishments and possess the foresight to pioneer innovative projects in research and technology transfer, aimed at tackling present and future challenges in agrifood research.

As such, candidates will be evaluated firstly based on excellence and potential contribution to the center in terms of scientific impact and capacity to propulse sustainable research lines at the center. Nonetheless, domains which have been identified for particular reinforcement include, but are not limited to: molecular biology, genomics, and omics; digital agriculture, AI, and data sciences; advanced sensing, phenotyping, and precision agriculture; social sciences, governance, and legal studies.

Where to apply

E-mail: director@agrotecnio.udl.cat

Requirements

Research Field: Agricultural sciences

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Postdoctoral experience in one or more agrifood related fields (in its broadest sense)
• Demonstrated research excellence.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Leadership capacity.
• Commitment to excellence in translational research.

Specific Requirements

• Postdoctoral experience in one or more agrifood related fields (in its broadest sense)
• Demonstrated research excellence.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Leadership capacity.
• Commitment to excellence in translational research.

Languages

• SPANISH: Basic
• ENGLISH: Excellent
• CATALAN

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

Benefits

• Five years contract (upon satisfactory performance evaluation after three years).
• Gross salary between 40.000 – 55.000 euros/year depending on qualifications and experience.
• Start-up package and research support.
• Collaborative research environment with leading experts in the field.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations and networking.
• Support for career development and mentoring.

Eligibility criteria

OTM-R Policy

Ensuring open, transparent and merit-based recruitment processes (OTM-R) is one of the main objectives at Agrotecnio. In order to comply with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, Agrotecnio has developed its OTM-R Policy, which guarantees equal opportunities for candidates and that the research staff recruited meet the conditions required for the position. Agrotecnio has developed a Recruiting Policy based on the principles of the OTM-R.

Selection process

Interested candidates should submit the following documents as a single PDF file (Times New Roman, 11):

• Curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting research excellence (up to 4 pages).
• Summary of 5 significant research outcomes. This is an opportunity for candidates to explain their role and contribution in these outcomes, demonstrating their ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to accomplish ambitious objectives (up to 3 pages).
• Statement of research interests and future plans (up to 2 pages).
• Contact information of three professional referees.

Applicants should submit their application package to director@agrotecnio.udl.cat with the subject line “Agrotecnio Research Fellows”. The deadline for applications is September 15th, 2026. All applications will be reviewed by an expert panel in accordance with our Open, Transparent and Merit-Base Recruitment policies. The start date is negotiable and will be agreed upon between the selected candidate and the center Director.

Additional comments

For inquiries regarding the position or the application process, please contact administration@agrotecnio.udl.cat. You can find more information about Agrotecnio on www.agrotecnio.org as well as major social media (@agrotecnio).

Website for additional job details: https://agrotecnio.org/en/work-with-us/