Experienced Technician (Rt2)

Environmental science » Earth science; Geosciences » Hydrology Researcher Profile: Other Profession Positions: Bachelor Positions Application Deadline: 21 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Athens) Country: Greece Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Negotiable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Reference Number: 101286597 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The Research Unit of the University of the Aegean seeks to appoint an Experienced Technician (Rt2) in the subject of Environmental Sciences (support to agro-climatic suitability and climate-risk mapping and to the scientific and technical coordination of research activities). The selected individual will participate in a project funded by the EU Horizon Europe Programme (Cluster 6, call HORIZON-CL6-2025-02, topic HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-CLIMATE-03) named ClimAurea (A tool for turning climate data into actionable advice, for every field, every future) , GA 101286597, started on 1 September 2026 with a duration of 36 months (until 31 August 2029) (affiliation with the Department of Marine Sciences, School of the Environment, University of the Aegean (UOA)). The work of the selected applicant will be supervised by Adonis F. Velegrakis, Professor, Department of Marine Sciences – School of the Environment, Principal Investigator of ClimAurea for the University of the Aegean (UOA) ( https://mar.aegean.gr/en/people/directory-a-z-by-surname/adonis-velegrakis ). About the project ClimAurea is a Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action, coordinated by the Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (EV ILVO, Belgium) and implemented by a consortium of 13 partners from 9 European countries, in which the University of the Aegean acts as Scientific Coordinator. ClimAurea will turn Europe’s complex climate future into clear, field-level guidance that farmers, advisers and regional authorities can act on. The project translates the latest scientific knowledge on temperature rise, rainfall shifts, drought, heatwaves and flooding into continent-wide maps showing where key crops, grasslands and livestock systems will remain viable or become risky through each decade to 2100 (SSP2-4.5 and SSP3-7.0 scenarios). Three “stress-response” modelling hubs (drought, heatwave and flood) test how compound flooding, prolonged drought and recurring heatwaves affect real farming systems in contrasting European regions (Use Cases in Greece, Belgium, Romania and Portugal), and the lessons are generalized to all European agro-ecological zones. All results are channeled into a Digital Twin of European agriculture and into the ClimAurea Advisor, a multilingual LLM-based assistant, with open access to maps, code and the advisory engine. Main project activities related to UOA’s (University of the Aegean) work: Climate data processing and climate-risk mapping: harmonized, bias-corrected historical and projected climate data and risk indicators for droughts, heatwaves and fluvial/coastal flooding for 2030, 2050 and 2100 (WP1 – T1.1, T1.3 and T1.4, the latter led by UOA) Sustainability indicator mapping reflecting the long-term viability of farming systems under changing climate conditions (WP2 – T2.2, led by UOA) Extreme-events modelling hubs: architecture and data-ingestion design of the drought, heatwave and flood hubs, and hydraulic flood modelling (e.g. LISFLOOD-FP, SFINCS) of terrestrial and compound flooding (WP3 – T3.1 led by UOA, T3.3) Extended modelling hubs implementation (WP4, led by UOA): stressor-adaptation model runs for 2050 and 2090, including compound and extreme dynamics such as marine heatwave hot-spots, Mediterranean cyclones (‘Medicanes’) and steric effects on coastal sea levels (T4.2) Scientific and technical coordination of the project (WP11/WP12 – T11.2 and T12.2, led by UOA as Scientific Coordinator) About the Department of Marine Sciences The Department of Marine Sciences, School of the Environment, University of the Aegean, is located at University Hill, Mytilene, Lesvos, Greece. The University will participate in the project through two complementary research laboratories: the Laboratory of Coastal Morphodynamics–Management & Marine Geology (CMM&MG), which will coordinate the University's activities, and the Laboratory of Physical and Chemical Oceanography, which will provide complementary scientific expertise and technical support. The Laboratory of Coastal Morphodynamics–Management & Marine Geology (CMM&MG), directed by Professor Adonis F. Velegrakis, undertakes undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and conducts basic and applied research on the coastal zone, while also providing specialised studies and services for offshore works and coastal and marine environmental management. The Lab’s research focuses on coastal hydrodynamics, sediment dynamics and morphodynamics (beach erosion and accretion); the simulation of nearshore waves and wave-driven currents and their interaction with coastal structures; the assessment of coastal flooding from storm surges, extreme waves and sea-level rise; coastal and marine geomorphology, sedimentology and geohazards; marine aggregate resources; the transport and fate of sediments and pollutants; watershed-scale hydrology, floods and droughts; and climate variability and change impacts and adaptation at watershed and coastal scales. CMM&MG operates an extensive suite of field and laboratory equipment (multibeam and side-scan sonars, sub-bottom profilers, a terrestrial laser scanner, RTK drones and GNSS receivers, ADCPs/ADVs, wave loggers, coastal video monitoring systems and research vessels) and applies numerical models and tools such as XBeach, SWAN, Delft3D, MIKE 21, LISFLOOD-FP, SWAT and HEC-RAS, combined with GIS, remote sensing, machine learning and in-house toolboxes for coastal erosion prediction under climate scenarios. Since 2002, the Lab has attracted more than €5.2 million in competitive research funding from EU (FP7, H2020, Horizon Europe, Interreg) and national programmes, through projects such as ECFAS, BEACHTECH, Eco-Beachtech, SAFARI, MARICC, COCONET and PERSEUS. The Laboratory of Physical and Chemical Oceanography (LPCO) conducts basic and applied research on physical and chemical oceanographic processes, focusing on ocean circulation and hydrodynamics, sea-level variability, air-sea interactions, marine biogeochemistry, and climate change impacts on marine environments. Its research combines field observations, numerical modelling and operational oceanographic forecasting, with particular emphasis on coastal circulation, water-mass exchanges, mixing processes, and the transport and dispersion of pollutants. The Laboratory operates oceanographic monitoring infrastructure, including HF radar systems, tide gauges, oceanographic and meteorological stations, ocean gliders, CTD profilers and Lagrangian drifters. It has extensive experience in oceanographic monitoring, modelling and forecasting in the Aegean Sea, through initiatives such as the AEGIS Coastal Environmental Observatory and research projects including AEGIS+, TOSCA, PERSEUS and EMERGE. Position Description We are seeking an Experienced Technician (Rt2) with a background in Environmental Sciences and long-standing experience (more than 5 years) in the coordination and implementation of research projects, to provide technical and scientific-coordination support to the research activities of University of the Aegean in ClimAurea. The selected candidate will be involved in the processing of climate data and the mapping of climate risks, the development of sustainability indicators and projected agro-climatic suitability, and the scientific and technical coordination of the project, in which the University of the Aegean acts as Scientific Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the selected candidate will support the following activities: Climate data analysis and mapping: support producing and checking maps of agro-climatic suitability and of climate risks (droughts, heatwaves, flooding) for European crops, grasslands and livestock under future climate scenarios. Open science and transferability: support the documentation and open-access release of the project’s workflows, datasets and maps, so that regional authorities and researchers can reuse them. Scientific and technical coordination: support planning and monitoring of the research activities and their progress, technical meetings, communication with partners and external stakeholders, and preparing deliverables and technical reports. Quality assurance and research data management: support the internal review of research outputs, the identification of technical risks, the Data Management Plan, FAIR and Open Access practices, and gender-equality and ethics matters. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with the Project Coordinator (EV ILVO), the WP leaders and the other consortium partners (research institutes, universities, digital-innovation companies and farmers’ organisations). The outputs will feed the ClimAurea Digital Twin of European agriculture and the ClimAurea Advisor, helping European farmers, advisers and regional authorities to anticipate climate risks and design practical, climate-ready adaptation strategies. Where to apply Website: https://my.ru.aegean.gr/hl/calls/registrations/public/2a80c42c-9541-4c7e-9552-574f08008294 Requirements Research Field: Environmental science » Global change — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Research Field: Environmental science » Earth science — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Research Field: Geosciences » Hydrology — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Applicants are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences and possess more than five (5) years of professional experience in the coordination and implementation of research projects, preferably in the fields of the environment, climate change and social sciences. Main Required Research Experience / Field: Coordination and implementation of research projects (5+ years) in the fields of environment, climate change and social sciences Specific Requirements Professional experience of more than 5 years in the coordination and implementation of research projects (planning and monitoring of research activities, technical reporting, preparation of deliverables) Previous participation in the implementation of EU-funded research or other international, multi-partner projects Experience in monitoring the progress of research activities (milestones, deliverables, KPIs), in the quality assurance of research outputs, and in preparing technical reports Experience in handling environmental/climate data and in GIS (ArcGIS Pro and/or QGIS), including the production and validation of thematic maps Familiarity with FAIR data principles, Data Management Plans and Open Science/Open Access practices; knowledge of data processing tools (e.g. Python, R) and version control (e.g. GitHub) will be considered an asset Ability to prepare technical documentation and reports, and to work in multidisciplinary international teams Excellent oral and written skills in the English language Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent Research Field: Environmental science » Global change; Environmental science » Earth science; Geosciences » Hydrology Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10 Additional Information Benefits Participation in a team of active researchers working in high-level applied research on climate change impacts and adaptation, with key EU research institutes, universities, digital-innovation companies and farmers’ organisations. Development of interdisciplinary research skills Research outcome visibility Contract Duration Until the end of the Project (31/8/2029), with the possibility of extension according the Project needs. Work location The selected candidate will offer services as needed at the facilities of the Department of Oceanography and Marine Biosciences, University of the Aegean, University Hill, Mytilene, upon agreement with the supervisor (Principal Investigator). The project requires, however, frequent online participation in project and Lab meetings. Allocated budget Range of hourly rate: 18–26 euros/hour. Depends on experience and qualifications (incl. tax and social security). The maximum allocated budget is € 17.000,00 (gross, including tax and social security contributions). Envisaged starting date December 2026 Eligibility criteria Applicants must have a Bachelor Degree in Environmental Sciences and possess more than five (5) years of professional experience in the coordination and implementation of research and environmental projects. Applicants are invited to submit application at: https://my.ru.aegean.gr/hl/calls/registrations/public/2a80c42c-9541-4c7e-9552-574f08008294 And attached the following documents Curriculum Vitae Copy of Bachelor degree Copies of material that proves the work experience of more than fine (5) years in the coordination and implementation of research and environmental projects (e.g. work contracts, certificates of prior employment, etc) Applications should submitted to the link above Application deadline: 21/11/2026 Selection process The assessment of the curriculum evaluation will be based on the documents applicants will provide. In case an interview is needed, applicants will be invited to participate via teleconference. The selection criteria for candidates will take into account their qualifications and previous research experience, including qualifications and experience obtained in non-standard and informal ways (as presented in the submitted application documents). UAegean focuses on cultivating a research community that advances gender equality, ends all forms of discrimination, and empowers women technicians. Applications will be evaluated by an Evaluation Committee composed of three (3) UAegean professors from different academic departments (gender balanced, chaired by the project’s Principal Investigator). Applicants that do not fulfill the required qualifications will be excluded from the evaluation process. After evaluation, applicants will receive a notification email with a short summary of the evaluation report. Applicants who were not selected have the right to appeal the selection decision, by addressing their written objection to the University of the Aegean Research Unit Secretariat within five days from the notification date (via email sent to rcs@aegean.gr ). The permanent Committee for Appeals and Objections, which is supported by a member of the UAegean RU Secretariat, will review the process and issue advice to the UAegean Research Committee on letters of objection submitted by the non-selected applicants. The Research Committee will receive the advice of the Committee for Appeals and Objections and take a decision on the objection (process defined by the Greek Law, 4957/2022, article 245). Website for additional job details: https://ru.aegean.gr Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Department of Oceanography and Marine Biosciences Country: Greece State/Province: North Aegean City: Mytilene (Lesvos) Postal Code: 81100 Street: University Hill, Mytilene, Lesvos Contact State/Province: North Aegean City: Mytilene Website: http://www.aegean.gr Street: University Hill, Administration Building, Mytilene 81 100 Postal Code: 81100 E-Mail: elke_positions@aegean.gr