Modelling and Technological tools to prevent surface and ground-water bodies from agricultural non-point source pollution under Mediterranean conditions. IP.Albert Soler (POST16418102024)

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Modelling and Technological tools to prevent surface and ground-water bodies from agricultural non-point source pollution under Mediterranean conditions. IP.Albert Soler (POST16418102024)

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Offer DescriptionThe aim of the project is to prevent surface and ground-water bodies from agricultural non-point source pollution under Mediterranean conditions using modelling and technological tools. The project integrates site-specific best management practices to improve soil, water, fertilizers, and crop management with site-tailored, affordable-cost and sustainable tecnologies designed to intercept the pollutants before they reach the groundwater and surface water bodies.Overall, the Tasks to be performed will be to dinamically participate and provide support to all project activities in which UB is involved as partner, with special focus on those to be implemented at the spanish Case Study (Constructed Wetland in Zaragoza province).Namely, the research scientist will be in charge of:Water sampling campaigns and other related activities at field site.Design, set-up and implementation of laboratory and field experiments on denitrification, with different electron donors. Water sampling, pre-treatment and chemical/isotopic analysis.Correction and interpretation of geochemical and isotopic analytical results (especially, isotopic composition of nitrate and other nitrogen species) and preparation of analytical reports.Implementation of project Tasks, participation to project meetings and workshops; support to the activities of dissemination of scientific results of the Project; drafting and editing of project reports, deliverables and scientific papers for international journals; participation to international and national Conferences.Supervising undergraduate, MSc, and/or interchange students and laboratory technicians, and working closely with PhD students and postdocs, within an interdisciplinary research team.Potential involvement in laboratory management and Quality Assurance Systems.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsDegree on Geology, Geochemistry or other Earth Science degree.PhD degree Earth Science or Applied Geochemistry.Postdoctoral experience on geochemistry (isotope geochemistry and nitrate contamination / remediation will be valued).Proven experience in interpretation of geochemical and isotopic analytical results, preparation of analytical reports and field work (hydrogeology, water sampling, etc.).High motivation, good organisational skills, interest to work in an interdisciplinary team and be open-mindedSpecific RequirementsExperience in private consulting and/or knowledge transfer will be valuedLanguages ENGLISH Level GoodLanguages SPANISH Level GoodLanguages CATALAN Level GoodInternal Application form(s) neededSol·licitud-45_1.pdfEnglish(159.67 KB – PDF)How to the application to the offer (5) (2)_0.pdfEnglish(269.9 KB – PDF)Additional InformationBenefitsGross salary: 24.600€ yearEligibility criteria

• Adequacy of the CV (maximum 40)

• Postdoc experience (15)

• Letter of motivation (maximum 10)

• Letter of recommendation (maximum 10)

• Experience in the field work (maximum 10)

• Experience in isotopes geochemistry: results’ interpretation, analytical reports, etc (maximum 15)

Minimum punctuation: 50Selection process

• Reception of applications
• Pre-selection based on the submitted required documents and the eligibility criteria

Additional commentsDuration of the contract of employment: until 19/01/2026 with possibility of extension, subject to the execution period of the project and the existence of an economic endowmentThe candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 5 working days from the date ofnotification of the selection.Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).Be aware that the starting date sets in this offer is an estimate date. The official starting date will depend on the bureaucratic time that will take the preparation of the labour contract and presentation of the necessary documents to be hired by the selected candidate. Therefore, the months of the contract will always depend on the financing available. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat de Barcelona Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08028 Street Av. Diagonal, 643 GeofieldContact State/ProvinceBarcelona CityBarcelona WebsiteStreetAv. Diagonal, 643 Postal Code08028STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary

€24600 per year

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 06:49:26 GMT

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