Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA)
Organisation/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
Offer Description
Are you considering your next major career step?
The Catalan Institute for Water Research ( ICRA ) 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 permanent positions offered by the Spanish and Catalan research systems.
ICRA 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.
Our research spans a wide range of strategic topics, including:
Water quality and emerging contaminants
Microbiology and antimicrobial resistance
Freshwater biodiversity and ecosystem functioning
Water scarcity, droughts and climate resilience
Nature-based solutions
Advanced water treatment and water reuse
Digital and technological innovation for water
Water governance, economics and policy
Requirements




Research Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
We are particularly interested in hearing from highly competitive senior candidates who may be strong applicants for:
This 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.
We are looking for candidates with:
At least 10 years of postdoctoral research experience
A strong international scientific reputation
Demonstrated excellence in: o high-impact publications
o competitive funding acquisition
o leadership of ambitious research agendas
o coordination or leadership of national and international projects
o collaboration with industry, government, utilities, or public administration
Additional Information
ICRA 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.
Selection process
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Number of offers available 1
Company/Institute Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Country Spain Geofield
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