Hold a BSc/MSc in Geology and fulfil the requirements to be admitted into the Earth Science PhD program at the Universitat de Barcelona.

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Interdisciplinary training in the field of water at master level. Knowledge of hydrogeology, surface hydrology, analytical chemical, geology, microbiology and economics.

Knowledge of Gis and statistical analysis.

Experience in groundwater and surface water contamination studies.

To have worked in the Muga basin on water-related issues.

To have level C of Catalan and C1 of English.

To have a driving license.

Accredited experience in water sampling field work, borehole testing and pumping tests.

Creditable experience in pre-treatment of water and sediment samples for analysis of organic compounds and isotopes of VOC's, sulfates, nitrogen spices and others.

Creditable experience in monitoring microcosm testing at the laboratory level

A full-time work contract (37.5 hrs/week). The researcher will have the possibility to participate in teaching activities for professional development (not obligatory, though).

A specific committee will evaluate the applications using the following criteria:

• Grade point average of the academic transcripts from the applicant's bachelor's or master's degree studies (or 1st and 2nd cycle): up to 5 points out of a total of 10.
• Curricular merits: up to 1 point out of a total of 10 in accordance with the specific criteria listed in Annex 1.
• Suitability for the tasks to be performed within the framework of the research project or research support position to which the successful candidate will be attached: up to 4 points out of a total of 10.

The specific committee will agree upon an award proposal and draw up a prioritized shortlist of candidates who have achieved a minimum of five points or declare the call for applications null and void if none of the applicants reach the minimum score.

The award proposal will be published in the UB's electronic office and must include the total scores of the candidates that have received a total of at least five points.

Application Process:

According to the specific requirements and selection criteria, the candidates are expected to provide at least the following documents:

•   Application form

• Full CV

•    BSc and MSc academic transcripts

The candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 5 working days from the date of notification of the selection.

Be aware that the starting date sets in this offer is an estimate date. The official starting date will depend on the time necessary for administration to prepare the labour contract and present the necessary documents for the selected candidate to be hired.