Department of Animal Biology, Soil Science and Geology Organisation/Company University of La Laguna Department Department of Animal Biology, Soil Science and Geology Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 22 Oct 2026
- 00:00 (Atlantic/Canary) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 25 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 2026_26_I Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The University of La Laguna invites applications for one Technical Support Officer position within the CORALART project, “Assessment and mitigation of the impact of artisanal fishing on mesophotic coral ecosystems in the Canary Islands”. The successful candidate will collect corals and transport them to the laboratory, maintain corals under laboratory conditions, and study the ecophysiological responses of deep-water corals to future climate change conditions. Duties also include data analysis, preparation of reports and project deliverables, and publication and reporting of the results obtained. The position is based at the Department of Animal Biology, Soil Science and Geology, University of La Laguna, Spain, under the supervision of Adriana Rodríguez Hernández. Work will be carried out on site, with activities at other locations when required. This is an open-ended, part-time employment contract of 25 hours per week. The expected starting date is 1 November 2026, subject to the final award decision. The gross annual salary is EUR 23,333.40, paid in 12 monthly instalments, including prorated extra payments. The project is funded through the Fundación Biodiversidad’s 2025 Pleamar Programme call,



co-financed by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). The following qualifications, knowledge and experience will be assessed as selection merits:
* Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Marine Sciences.
* Master’s degree in Marine Biology or a related field.
* Knowledge of techniques for assessing metabolic activity in marine invertebrates.
* Training in data analysis, including specialised courses, modules or subjects in statistical techniques.
* Experience participating in projects related to the subject matter of CORALART.
* Experience culturing deep‑water corals under laboratory conditions.
* Experience in histological techniques applied to corals.
* Experience in science communication. All merits must be supported by the documentary evidence required in the official call. Specific Requirements Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification and a valid driving licence. No nationality restriction applies. Recruitment of non-EU nationals is subject to obtaining the necessary authorisation to reside and work in Spain. Applicants holding foreign qualifications must comply with the recognition or equivalence requirements specified in the official call. Applications may be admitted without the corresponding recognition or equivalence credential, but this must be provided before the employment contract can be formalised. Where required by the call, an official Spanish translation of the qualification must also be submitted. Applicants must meet the general participation requirements set out in section 3 of the official call, including functional capacity and the absence of disqualification from public employment. Spanish is the official language of the selection procedure. Certain supporting documents may be submitted in English, as specified in the call. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Technical Support Officer in Deep-Sea Coral Ecophysiology – CORALART (León)
🏢 University of La Laguna
📍 León