Research assistant for the Biocomplexity in Agricultural Systems

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Research assistant for the Biocomplexity in Agricultural Systems

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Offer DescriptionResearch assistant for the Biocomplexity in Agricultural Systems. 2023 Program of Comunidad de Madrid: recruitment of research assistants and laboratory technicians, co-financed with funds from the 2023 Call of the Community of Madrid for the recruitment of research assistants and laboratory technicians, co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), through the Programme of the Community of Madrid, 2021-2027 and CEIGRAMUPM’s own funds.Research line: Biocomplexity in Agricultural Systems.Tasks: Training in scientific programming with Python; Massive collection of satellite images and meteorological data; Calculation of IVs, soil moisture and agrometeorological indices; Application of Recurrence Quantification Analysis (RQA) to time series and their correlations; Alarm design for adverse event situations in grasslands; Collaboration in articles for the dissemination of the obtained scientific results.Where to apply E-mailceigram.etsiaab@upm.esRequirementsResearch Field Agricultural sciences » Other Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentResearch Field Agricultural sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsQualification: Degree in Agronomy, Environmental Sciences or Physics, Master in Agroenvironmental Technology for Sustainable Agriculture (TAPAS) or similar.Research line: Agricultural sciences – AgronomicsEnvironmental science – Natural resources managementPhysics Biophysics.Big Data Management,
Data curation analytics,
GIS analysis and automatization,
R programming,
Basic knowledge in Phyton,
Application of modelling tools in ecosystem studies.Specific RequirementsIt is a requirement of the call for applications that the person hired is unemployed until the day before the start date of this contract and aged below 30 years old.Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentLanguages SPANISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Agricultural sciences » Agronomics Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Additional InformationBenefitsThe person hired will be integrated into the research team and will become familiar with the research, training and results transfer activities carried out at CEIGRAM. CEIGRAM, Research Centre for the Management of Agricultural and Environmental Risks, is one of the 19 research centres of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, which is itself the best Spanish technological university. CEIGRAM is a centre of reference and knowledge generation to carry out research and develop methodologies to respond to the growing concern for risk management strategies, both productive, market and environmental, faced by the agricultural sector. The person hired will benefit from the training activities organised for all researchers and the management team.

Eligibility criteriaThe selection committee will be formed by Ana María Tarquis Alfonso (president), professor UPM and CEIGRAM researcher, Andrés Almeida Ñauñay y Ernesto Sanz Sancho (vocals), CEIGRAM Researchers, Esperanza Luque Merelo, (secretary), (Management team and CEIGRAM Administrator)DOCUMENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED, PLACE AND DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Interested applicants should send a summary CV (max. 3 pages) and a motivation letter (max. 600 words) to indicating in the subject “Research assistant for the Biocomplexity”. The deadline for applications is January, 31 2025 (14:00).Selection processSELECTION CRITERIA: 1. EVALUATION ROUND: Maximum possible percentage of the total sum of the scores A+B+C+D/20: A) Training (0: does not comply / 5: meets the required profile); B) Computer skills (0: does not / 5: meets the requirement of the profile sought); C) Specific requirements: languages, experience, other aspects to be assessed (0: does not comply / 5: meets all specific requirements). D) Suitability for functions, line of research and tasks = Average of the assigned score of 0-5 in the degree of relationship between the CV and the profile sought. INFORMATION NOT PROVIDED IN THE CV IS CONSIDERED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENT. Candidates who exceed 90% of the maximum possible score may be invited to participate in the 2. EVALUATION ROUND: INTERVIEW.Additional commentsPublication of the offer on the following job portals:Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute CEIGRAM-UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE MADRID Country Spain State/Province Madrid City Madrid Postal Code 28040 Street Senda del Rey GeofieldContact State/ProvinceMadrid CityMadrid WebsiteStreetcalle Senda del Rey, 13 Postal Code28040 E-Mailceigram.etsiaab@upm.esSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:57:06 GMT

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