Postdoctoral position – OrganicYieldsUP

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Postdoctoral position – OrganicYieldsUP

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Offer DescriptionWe search for a motivated researcher from Agronomy, Biology, or Environmental Sciences fields who has a background on agricultural systems (particularly on arable crops), familiar with the jargon on crop husbandry, and weed and soil management.Key Responsibilities:
– Data Compilation: Collect and integrate various data sets from multiple sources.
– Data Curation and Management: Curate the data to ensure quality and consistency. Optionally: manage the database to facilitate accessibility and usability.
– Collaboration and Communication: Maintain effective communication with partners from different institutions across Europe.
– Expertise in Arable Crop Systems: Understand and apply knowledge on crop husbandry and soil management to enhance the project’s outcomes.
– Pre-analysis of dataGross salary per year: 32.736,96 €Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Environmental science Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/Qualifications– A recent PhD in Agronomy, Biology, Environmental Science, Data Science, or a related field but **mandatory**: In-depth knowledge of arable crop systems, including crop husbandry and soil management practices.
– Proficiency in data management and database curation.
– Excellent communication skills to interact with a diverse range of partners.
– Ability to work independently and as part of an international team.Specific RequirementsThe candidate must be proficient in data management (basic knowledge of databases is an asset) and have a deep understanding of arable crop systems (both organic and conventional). This is for a one-year postdoctoral contract (possible extension) to coordinate and curate the compilation of diverse data sets from an international consortium of research institutions all over Europe, and participate in the initial phase of data analysis.Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Biological sciences Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Environmental science Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional InformationEligibility criteria

• Adequacy of the CV (maximum 50)

· Specialty doctorate (30), generic doctorate (10)

• Letter of motivation (maximum 20)
• Experience in the field (maximum 30). E.g.:

3 years (15 points),
3 years (5 points)Minimum score to pass the selection process: 50/100 points.Selection processFirst selection based on application documents, there might be online interviews for short-listed candidates, if needed.Additional commentsDuration of the contract of employment: 12 months, renewable up to 31/01/2028.The candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 5 working days from the date of notification 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.For additional information regards this offer, please, contact Dr. Xavier Sans:Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat de Barcelona Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08028 Street Diagonal, 643 GeofieldContact State/ProvinceBarcelona CityBarcelona WebsiteStreetGran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585. Postal Code08007 E-Mailfsans@ub.eduSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary

€32736.96 per year

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 02:41:58 GMT

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