Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA)
- Research Field: Environmental science » Water science; Environmental science; Technology » Water technology
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 5 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
- Country: Spain
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe
- Reference Number: Project [contact details available in the full listing]
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Characteristics of the Job
- Job location: ICRA – Catalan Institute for Water Research, Girona (Spain)
- Number of positions available: One
- Expected start: December 2026 – January 2027
- Expected duration of the contract: 12 months
- Gross Annual Salary package: 29.000€ – 38.000€
Funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe framework programme, Project [contact details available in the full listing] RECREATE. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Offer Description
ICRA seeks to recruit a postdoctoral position with expertise in water science, water system modelling, water reuse technologies and integrated water resource management. This position is essential for supporting the successful implementation of the RECREATE project and ensuring the effective delivery of its work packages and associated tasks.
The successful candidate will support the Costa Brava Case Study Lead in activities related but not limited to water demand modelling, climate change scenario analysis, and the evaluation of alternative water management strategies. The position will strengthen the technical capacity of the Costa Brava case study team and provide additional human resources to facilitate the implementation of the activities and commitments defines in the RECREATE Grant Agreement.
Key Duties
- Development, implementation and testing of simulation models using the Urban Water optioneering Tool (UWOT), to evaluate alternative water resource management strategies.
- Development and establishment of future water management scenarios based on regional needs, stakeholder input and under climate change adaptation objectives.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical deliverables, including reports to the EC under the RECREATE Project.
- Preparation and co-publishing of technical deliverables, scientific papers and reports and to present results at relevant conferences and events.
- Support the Costa Brava Case Study Lead, within the RECREATE project, ensuring effective collaboration with project partners and the timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables.
Where to Apply
Website: https://icra.cat/en/oferta-treball/investigador-a-postdoctoral-r2_recreate/
Requirements
- Research Field: Environmental science — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Environmental science » Water science — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Technology — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Must have – Required
Research Field or Field of knowledge: Water Science, Technology, Quality and Modelling, Environmental Sciences
Qualifications and Education Level: PhD in Environmental Sciences, Water Science and Technology or related field
Skills: Knowledge of modelling with relevant water models, knowledge in UWOT, QGIS, Python for data analysis, climate change projections and adaptation tools, climate data handling, especially from sources like COPERNICUS, redaction and co-authoring of scientific papers and reports.
Required Languages: English (C1), Spanish (C1) and/or Catalan (C1)
Required Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in scientific research including PhD studies.
Desirable
- Knowledge in surface and groundwater management
- Climate change scenario development
- Numerical modelling
- Machine learning applications
- Environmental water chemistry
- Water governance
- Big data management and visualization
- Languages: English — Level: Excellent
- Languages: Catalan — Level: Excellent
- Languages: Spanish — Level: Excellent
- Research Field: Other
- Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
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 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 (PhD)
Deadline for Applications: The deadline to submit the required documentation is November 5th, 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.
Website for additional job details: https://icra.cat/en/oferta-treball/investigador-a-postdoctoral-r2_recreate/
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
