Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Universidad de La Rioja
- Department: Unidad de Proyectos Europeos
- Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Enology
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Master Positions
- Application Deadline: 12 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid)
- Country: Spain
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 7,5
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other)
- Reference Number: [contact details available in the full listing]
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The University of La Rioja invites applications for a full-time Research Technician position within the European research project SHIELD4GRAPE - Breeding and integrated pest management strategies to reduce reliance on chemical pesticides in grapevine.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team working on grapevine breeding, resistance to fungal diseases and sustainable plant protection strategies.
Where to apply
Website: https://sede.unirioja.es/portal/
Requirements
Research Field: Other
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Applicants must hold one of the following degrees:
- Master's Degree in Bioinformatics.
- Master's Degree in Plant Breeding.
- Master's Degree in Plant Pathology.
- Master's Degree in Plant Biology.
- Equivalent qualification in a related field.
Degrees obtained outside Spain must be officially recognized or declared equivalent according to Spanish regulations before recruitment.
Specific Requirements
Candidates will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
| Criterion | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| 1. Training in plant-pathogen interactions | 5 |
| 2. Experience in plant disease management | 10 |
| 3. Experience in multi-omics analyses (RNA-seq, miRNA-seq, proteomics, metabolomics) | 25 |
| 4. Participation in plant-pathogen interaction research projects | 15 |
| 5. cientific publications related to grapevine downy mildew, powdery mildew, metabolomics or plant gene expression | 15 |
| 6. Conference presentations on biotic and abiotic stress resistance | 10 |
| 7. Research grants and contracts in plant-pathogen interaction research | 10 |
| 8. Interview | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Only documented merits submitted before the application deadline will be considered.
The Selection Committee reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates.
Languages: SPANISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Enology
Years of Research Experience: None
Internal Application form(s) needed: 01.Convocatoria S4G_4_CMM.pdf English (288.54 KB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits
Employment Conditions
- Contract type: Permanent employment contract.
- Working time: Full-time.
- Gross salary budget: EUR 42,900 (including employer social security contributions and other statutory costs).
- Maximum gross monthly salary: EUR 2,150.
- Workplace located at the University of La Rioja and associated research facilities.
The contract is linked to the implementation of the SHIELD4GRAPE project and will be governed by Spanish labour legislation and the provisions applicable to research personnel.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must:
- Be at least 16 years old and not have reached the compulsory retirement age.
- Be physically and functionally capable of performing the duties of the position.
- Not have been dismissed from public service through disciplinary proceedings or be disqualified from public employment.
- Meet all required qualifications by the application deadline.
There are no nationality restrictions.
Non-EU candidates must obtain the appropriate residence and work authorization in Spain before the employment contract can be signed.
Selection process
Applications will be evaluated by a Selection Committee composed of:
- Dr Cristina Menéndez Menéndez (Principal Investigator of the SHIELD4GRAPE project)
- Dr Marta Dizy Soto
- Dr Purificación Fernández Zurbano
Alternate member:
- Dr María Pilar Sáenz Navajas (Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences, ICVV)
The Selection Committee reserves the right to invite shortlisted candidates to an interview.
Evaluation Criteria
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
- a) Academic training in plant-pathogen interactions (up to 5 points)
- b) Previous experience in plant disease management and evaluation of disease control strategies (up to 10 points)
- c) Previous experience in multi-omics analyses in plants, including RNA-seq, miRNA-seq, proteomics and metabolomics (up to 25 points)
- d) Participation in research projects related to plant-pathogen interactions (up to 15 points)
- e) Scientific publications in the fields of grapevine downy mildew and powdery mildew, plant metabolomics and/or plant gene expression (up to 15 points)
- f) Contributions to national and international scientific conferences related to biotic and abiotic stress resistance in plants (up to 10 points)
- g) Research fellowships, grants or employment contracts in the field of plant-pathogen interactions (up to 10 points)
- h) Interview (up to 10 points)
Maximum score: 100 points
Interview
Following the evaluation of applications, the Selection Committee may invite shortlisted candidates to an interview.
Where the difference between the three highest-ranked candidates is less than 10 points, an interview will be conducted to assess their suitability for the position and determine the final ranking.
Final Ranking and Appointment
Candidates will be ranked according to their total score.
The candidate obtaining the highest overall score will be selected for appointment.
The Selection Committee may decide not to fill the position if none of the applicants is considered sufficiently qualified.
In the event that the selected candidate declines the position or leaves the post before taking up duties, the position may be offered to the next eligible candidate according to the ranking established by the Selection Committee.
Additional comments
Applicants must submit:
- Application form.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Copy of passport or national identity document.
- Copy of the required academic degree.
- Supporting documents for all merits claimed in the CV.
- Official sworn translations of any documents not issued in English or Spanish.
Website for additional job details: https://www.unirioja.es/administracion-y-servicios/servicio-de-gestion-de-la-in…
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: University of La Rioja
- Country: Spain
- State/Province: La Rioja
- City: Logroño
- Postal Code: 26006
- Street: Avenida de la Paz 93-103
Contact
- State/Province: La Rioja
- City: Logroño
- Website: http://www.unirioja.es/
- Street: Ave. de La Paz Nº 93-103
- Postal Code: 26006
