Organisation/Company University of A Coruña Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Undergraduate Positions Application Deadline 16 Oct *:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 7 Nov Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number /CP/247 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Research line / Scientific-technical services: Paleogeology and Paleoecology
Grant/funding period: START: 01/02/2022 END: 31/01/2027
PURPOSE OF CONTRACT: Processing and analysis of sediments containing fossil microremains. Geochemical analyses. Collaborator on activities related to the project/agreement stated.
JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULE: CICA Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 14:00 and from 15:30 to 17:30
1) Tasks to be carried out
The tasks to be carried out by the successful candidate will fall within the field of Earth and Water Sciences.



The beneficiary of this research contract will provide support in:
Processing, analysis, and biological interpretation of sediment samples.
Characterization of fossil organisms using different instrumental techniques.
2) Justification for the Duration of the Contract The duration of the contract will be 2 months.
The recruitment process may be declared void if candidates do not achieve a minimum score of 45 points in the selection criteria detailed under Blocks 1 and 2.
The minimum score required to be included on the reserve list will be 65 points.
Academic qualification: Upper Secondary Education or equivalent.
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
4) Selection and evaluation criteria
Block 1 – Education and Training
Training in Biology (maximum 15 points; 2 points per year of training).
Training in Fieldwork (maximum 10 points; 1 point per month of training).
Block 2 – Experience
Experience in paleoecological

📌 Research Support Assistant 2026/Cp/247 (España)
🏢 University of A Coruna
📍 España