ppCatalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) /p pOrganisation/Company Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Research Field Other Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 20 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 21 Apr 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes /p h3Offer Description /h3 pbAre you considering your next major career step? /b /p pThe Catalan Institute for Water Research ( bICRA /b ) is inviting expressions of interest from internationally leading senior researchers who wish to build or consolidate a long-term research career in Europe by jointly applying for upcoming opportunities for bpermanent positions /b offered by the Spanish and Catalan research systems. /p pICRA is a leading multidisciplinary research centre dedicated to the whole water cycle, with a strong scientific focus on continental waters and the major water-related challenges associated with general change in the Mediterranean region. /p pOur research spans a wide range of strategic topics, including: /p ulliWater quality and emerging contaminants /liliMicrobiology and antimicrobial resistance /liliFreshwater biodiversity and ecosystem functioning /liliWater scarcity, droughts and climate resilience /liliNature-based solutions /liliAdvanced water treatment and water reuse /liliDigital and technological innovation for water /liliWater governance,



economics and policy /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 pResearch Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalent /p pSkills/Qualifications /p pWe are particularly interested in hearing from highly competitive senior candidates who may be strong applicants for: /p pThis prestigious program is open to researchers worldwide, and additional funding opportunities are expected for candidates currently based in the USA, creating a particularly attractive window for international mobility and career transition. /p pbWe are looking for candidates with: /b /p ulliAt least 10 years of postdoctoral research experience /liliA strong international scientific reputation /liliDemonstrated excellence in:ullio high-impact publications /lilio competitive funding acquisition /lilio leadership of ambitious research agendas /lilio coordination or leadership of national and international projects /lilio collaboration with industry, government, utilities, or public administration /li /ul /li /ul h3Additional Information /h3 pICRA offers an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, internationally connected, and scientifically ambitious environment, with strong institutional support and clear potential for long‑term impact and leadership. ICRA is located in Girona, a beautiful city at the crossroads between the mountains and the sea, just 40 minutes from Barcelona by train. /p h3Selection process /h3 pIf you are interested in exploring this opportunity, we would be pleased to hear from you. /p pNumber of offers available 1 /p pCompany/Institute Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Country Spain Geofield /p pEmili Grahit 101, H2O Building, Science and Technology Park of the University of Girona /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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