Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Organisation/Company Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Research Field Chemistry Environmental science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 5 Nov 2026
- 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 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 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB
* Job

location:
ICRA – Catalan Institute for Water Research, Girona (Spain)
* Number of positions available: 1
* Expected start: 1st January 2027
* Expected duration of the contract: 6 months (renewable) OFFER DESCRIPTION ICRA, within the Research Support Services Unit, is seeking to recruit a junior researcher to participate in research, innovation and knowledge transfer projects in the fields of environmental chemistry, water quality and reuse, agricultural systems, and nature-based solutions applied to the study, monitoring, mitigation and removal of emerging contaminants. The selected candidate will be involved in projects focused on understanding the behaviour, fate and impacts of emerging contaminants in different environmental compartments, including water, soil, rhizosphere and crops, as well as assessing their potential environmental effects and risks to human health. The position includes the development and application of advanced analytical methodologies, the design, coordination and monitoring of experimental studies, sampling campaigns and environmental monitoring activities, the interpretation and integration of complex datasets,



and the assessment of emerging contaminants in agricultural systems and nature-based solutions aimed at their control and mitigation. It also includes the preparation of competitive funding proposals, technical coordination of projects, supervision of students, and interaction with public administrations, water management stakeholders, agricultural communities, companies and other stakeholder groups. The successful candidate will also contribute to knowledge transfer, communication, dissemination, training, co-creation and citizen engagement activities, with the aim of facilitating the uptake of project outcomes and strengthening the scientific, technological and societal impact of the research carried out at ICRA. KEY DUTIES The candidate should be able to perform the following functions:
* Participate in research, innovation and knowledge transfer projects related to environmental chemistry, water quality and reuse, agricultural systems, and nature-based solutions applied to the study and mitigation of emerging contaminants.
* Contribute to the preparation and submission of proposals to competitive funding calls and, where appropriate, assume coordination or technical leadership responsibilities.
* Design, plan and coordinate sampling campaigns, field studies and experimental activities involving water, soil, rhizosphere, crops and treatment systems based on nature-based solutions.
* Develop,



adapt and apply methodologies for the determination and assessment of emerging contaminants and their transformation products in complex environmental matrices.
* Analyse, interpret and integrate chemical, environmental, agronomic and ecotoxicological data to assess the behaviour, transport, removal and impacts of emerging contaminants.
* Contribute to environmental and human health risk assessments related to the presence of emerging contaminants and water reuse practices.
* Coordinate technical activities within projects and collaborate with public administrations, water management stakeholders, agricultural communities, companies and other stakeholder groups.
* Supervise and train internship, undergraduate, master’s and PhD students, as well as technical and research staff involved in the projects.
* Prepare technical reports, scientific publications and other project-related materials.
* Develop knowledge transfer, communication, dissemination, training, co-creation and stakeholder engagement activities to promote the uptake of research outcomes PhD in Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or Chemistry.

Skills:
Planning of laboratory experiments and monitoring activities; handling and extraction of water, soil and plant samples; analysis of organic microcontaminants using mass spectrometry techniques, including HRMS; experience with data management and analysis software. Required Languages: English, Spanish and Catalan. Required

Experience:
* A minimum of 6 years of postdoctoral experience is required.
* Experience in laboratory work and sampling campaigns (planning, coordination or execution); experience in the handling and analysis of environmental samples (including water, soil, rhizosphere and plant material);
* Demonstrated experience in environmental and analy

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