Auxiliary Research Services Technician

Offer Description

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB

• Job location: ICRA – Catalan Institute for Water Research, Girona (Spain)
• Number of positions available: 1
• Expected start: November 2026
• Expected durations of the contract: 9 months approximately
• Working hours: part-time
• Gross Annual Salary package: 10,000 € – 11,000€

OFFER DESCRIPTION

The GGsolutions project is offering a part time position for an auxiliary technician to support the research focused on nature-based solutions for greywater treatment and reuse.

The role will involve the operation and monitoring of an experimental greenwall and/or hydroponic systems, the assessment of treatment performance, and the study of plant species, associated biodiversity, particularly insect communities, and ecosystem services.

The contract is part of the PID2024-161596OB-C21 action, funded by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, the Agency and, where appropriate, the European Union (Project GGSolutions – PID2024-161596OB-C21 funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by FEDER, UE).

KEY DUTIES

The part time auxiliary research services technician will be responsible for the operation, monitoring and analysis of experiments involving nature-based solutions for greywater treatment and reuse, particularly an experimental greenwall and/or hydroponic systems.

Activities will include the evaluation of treatment performance, the characterisation and monitoring of plant species, the assessment of associated biodiversity, particularly insect communities, and the evaluation of ecosystem services and environmental co-benefits provided by these systems.

The role may also involve participating in project meetings, and preparing technical reports and scientific publications. Additionally, like all team members, a small portion of time will be dedicated to shared laboratory maintenance and other collective tasks.

Where to apply

Website: https://icra.cat/en/oferta-treball/auxiliary-research-services-technician-tecaux_ggsolutions/

Requirements

• Research Field: Environmental science — Education Level: Undergraduate
• Research Field: Engineering » Other — Education Level: Undergraduate
• Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology — Education Level: Undergraduate

Skills/Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Must have – Required

Research Field or Field of knowledge: Biology and Environmental Science

Qualifications and Education Level:

Minimum requirement: Intermediate Vocational Training qualification in areas related to the environment, natural resources or related disciplines

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, or Environmental Engineering considered an asset.

Skills:

• Knowledge of nature-based solutions;
• Ability to design and conduct experiments related to water treatment and reuse;
• Competence in the collection and analysis of water quality data, including standard greywater parameters, as well as in the characterisation of plant species and the study of biodiversity;
• Ability to prepare technical reports.

Required Languages: English, Catalan and Spanish.

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in laboratory work and in the operation of nature-based solutions (green walls and/or hydroponic systems) for greywater treatment.
• Experience in the processing and analysis of environmental samples (including water and plant material).
• Experience in oral presentations and in the preparation of technical reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Creative and flexible, with a strong willingness to learn and expand scientific collaboration networks.

Desirable

Experience in the characterisation of plant species, including physiological parameters such as chlorophyll content, and in the study of biodiversity associated with nature-based solutions, particularly insects.

• Languages: ENGLISH
• Languages: SPANISH
• Languages: CATALAN
• Research Field: All
• 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

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE & 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.
• Academic Degree

Deadline for Applications:

Submission of applications at ICRA – Offers

The deadline to submit the required documentation is September 17th, 2026.

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 and equality of opportunity and treatment is promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, creating a context favorable to diversity and to eradicate any type of direct or indirect discrimination based on age criteria (within the limits set by the Workers’ Statute), marital status, racial or ethnic origin, social status, religion or convictions, political tendency, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender expression, sexual characteristics, union membership or not, because of language, disability or because of sex, including any unfavorable treatment dispensed for the exercise of conciliation rights or co-responsibility of family and work life.

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.

Ensures effective compliance with the rights to equal treatment and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and identity, gender expression or sexual characteristics of LGBTI people in the ICRA workplace, in accordance with Royal Decree 1026/ 2024, of October 8, which develops the planned set of measures for equality and non-discrimination of LGBTI people in companies.

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Website for additional job details: https://icra.cat/en/oferta-treball/auxiliary-research-services-technician-tecaux_ggsolutions/

Work Location(s)

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

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