2025_3_226 – A support technician contract in biodiversity

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2025_3_226 – A support technician contract in biodiversity

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Offer DescriptionA support technician is required for the ‘Identifying Annelids in the Balearic Islands for Conversation and Environmental Monitoring’ project (PROANÉLIDOS). In accordance with the successful candidate’s profile, their duties will include cataloguing and preparing marine biological samples for the Natural History Collections at the Balearic Centre for Biodiversity (CBB) at the UIB, taxonomic identification, developing lab protocols to amplify molecular markers and handling data from public databases.PI: Dr. Enrique Arboleda HerreraFunding body: Direcció General de Recerca, Desenvolupament Tecnològic i Innovació. Conselleria d’Economia, Hisenda i Innovació del Govern Balear de les Illes BalearsInstitution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsA Master’s Degree in Biodiversity, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology or similar (MECES 3).Specific RequirementsPractical lab experience (morphology and/or molecular).Language requerimentsSpanish or Catalan. A good working knowledge of English would be a plus.Prior experienceParticular consideration will be given to candidates with proven experience in:
1) Taxonomy, biology or marine ecology
2) Processing lab samples (e.g. identifying large groups and separating morphospecies)
3) Handling and preserving specimens for natural history collections
4) Taxonomy of marine annelids
5) Molecular biology (e.g. extracting DNA, PCR)
6) Bioinformatics processing for short sequences (e.g. alignments, taxonomy, delineating species)
7) Working with data from public platforms (GenBank, GBIF, BOLD).Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Internal Application form(s) neededNormalitzat_Cvi_registreiseguiment_english_29.pdfEnglish(47.04 KB – PDF)Additional InformationBenefitsGross monthly salary: 1.766,16 €
Compensation may be higher where the successful candidate accredits recognised professional experience.National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Thursday, Setember 25, 2025Eligibility criteria

• Curricular merits in the field (max. 40 points).
• Qualifications in the specialist area (max. 20 points), other (max. 5 points).
• Video curriculum and, if applicable, personal interview (max. 20 points).
• Experience in the field (max. 15 points). E.g.:

3 years (10 points),
3 years (5 points).

• Other merits (max. +5 points). E.g.: recommendation letters.

Eligibility threshold: 60 points.Candidates who hold the qualification corresponding to the required category in the job offer with a non-EU degree, if selected, must present a certificate of equivalence of their non-EU qualification to a European qualification, or proof of having applied for this equivalence, in order to proceed with their hiring. The equivalence can be requested from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of Spain (see ).

Selection processIn accordance with article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT 145140 of 15th June 2022 that approves the regulation governing the recruitment of research staff under chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as technical or operational research staff.Selection comiteei. The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for research (or delegated representative) as chair.
ii. The supervisor (or delegated representative).
iii. The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI).
iv. One or more expert members in the topic pertaining to the recruitment and chosen by the chair of the committee,
where applicable.
v. The head of FORHU (or delegated representative), as secretary, who may speak but not vote.Additional commentsProjects and Actions on Biodiversity Research 2024 within the framework of the Complementary Plans (Component 17) – PRTR, under the Biodiversity Project Grants of the Complementary Plans (Component 17), funded by the Directorate General for Universities, Research, and Higher Artistic Education and the PRTR funds. Ministry of Education and Universities of the Government of the Balearic Islands. Project reference: BIOPRO2024-007.Please check the official website ( ) for updates and details of this offer, as they may be subject to change and will not be reflected in this publication. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) Country Spain GeofieldContact State/ProvinceIlles Balears CityPalma WebsiteStreetCra. de Valldemossa Km 7,5 Postal Code07122 E-Mailforhu.contractacio@uib.esSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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€1766.16 per month

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España

Job date

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:05:52 GMT

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