Offer Description

The Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTFC) is seeking a candidate to join its team as a Forestry Management and Close-to-Nature Silviculture Specialist. Located in Solsona (Pre-Pyrenees, Catalonia), CTFC employs approximately 200 staff members, produces more than 140 scientific publications annually, and manages an annual budget of around €12 million. Its research and knowledge transfer activities are structured around four programs: Multifunctional Forest Management, Landscape…

Dynamics and Planning, Biodiversity Management and Conservation, and Bioeconomy, Health and Governance. More institutional information is available at: www.ctfc.cat .

TERMS OF THE APPOINTMENT

Starting date and duration: From 1 October 2026 to 31 August 2028.
Contract type: Scientific and technical activities contract.
Working hours: 60% part-time position (22.5 hours per week) with flexible working hours in accordance with the CTFC collective labour agreement.
Professional category: KTT and R&D Specialist N2.
Salary: According to the candidate's qualifications and experience, based on CTFC's professional career framework.
Measures promoting work-life balance and gender equality are regulated under the CTFC Collective Agreement and Equal Opportunities Plan.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

Technical lead in the design, analysis and preparation of project proposals and technical reports.
Coordination of fieldwork activities and implementation of forest inventories, including dendrometric, understory and floristic surveys, as well as field monitoring.
Preparation of working maps and the design, organization and management of databases.
Design of forest management protocols and interventions integrating biodiversity conservation objectives.
Dissemination and transfer of project results through training and outreach activities.
Any other duties or tasks assigned according to the nature of the position.

Requirements

Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience and knowledge of the forestry sector in Catalonia, particularly in working with public administrations such as provincial councils, county councils, and other municipal or supra-municipal bodies.
Knowledge and experience in developing protocols and designing forest management interventions that integrate biodiversity conservation.
Experience conducting forest inventories for biodiversity conservation purposes (Potential Biodiversity Index).
C1 level of Catalan and Spanish, and B2 level of English.
Proven proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, including QGIS and ArcGIS.

SOFT COMPETENCES

Interest in working on knowledge transfer, innovation and applied research projects.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Initiative and proactive attitude.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the preparation of technical reports, technical and scientific publications, participation in technical workshops, and interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsible, committed individual with a high level of engagement and dedication.

Specific Requirements

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Education: Degree in Forest Engineering (Forestry Engineering).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in tasks related to forest management and close-to-nature silviculture.
Demonstrated experience participating in national and international projects.
Proven experience in the identification, conservation and management of mature forests.
Valid Category B driving licence held for more than 2 years.

Languages: CATALAN - Excellent

Languages: SPANISH - Excellent

Languages: ENGLISH - Good

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