UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA

Organisation/Company UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 15 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Atlantic/Canary) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 31 Aug 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? No

Offer Description

The Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) invites applications for a Technical Research Support Staff position (TCP4 – Bachelor's degree or equivalent, MECES 2) within the research line "Pathology of Stranded Cetaceans."

The position is associated with the research project:

"Identification of the Main Threats to the Health and Conservation Status of Protected Marine Megafauna Species in the Canary Islands Demarcation"
Project reference: FB2025-SAFAMAR

The project is funded by the Biodiversity Foundation (Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge – MITECO) and has an execution period until 30 September 2028 .

The successful candidate will work at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Institute of Animal Health and Food Safety (IUSA) of the ULPGC ,



providing scientific, technical and administrative support to the SAFAMAR project.

The project focuses on assessing the health status of threatened marine megafauna in the Canary Islands, particularly cetaceans, sea turtles and elasmobranchs , through the study of stranded or accidentally captured specimens. The research addresses anthropogenic threats and potential impacts associated with climate change.

Main Responsibilities

The selected candidate will contribute to the coordination, management and implementation of the activities assigned to IUSA-ULPGC within the SAFAMAR project, including:

- Supporting the design and definition of project tasks.
- Carrying out and coordinating scientific and technical activities.
- Preparing scientific and technical deliverables and project documentation.
- Supporting the economic justification and administrative management of the project.
- Coordinating relationships with public and private collaborating organisations and research groups.
- Supporting procurement and tendering procedures for goods, services and works.
- Managing and updating communication, dissemination and representation activities.
- Participating in regional, national and international meetings, committees, working groups, conferences and seminars.
- Preparing minutes, reports and other documentation arising from project activities.

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📌 Research Support Position Pathology of Stranded Cetaceans (España)
🏢 Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
📍 España