Research Centre for the Management of Agricultural and Environmental Risks (CEIGRAM) - Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)

Organisation/Company Research Centre for the Management of Agricultural and Environmental Risks (CEIGRAM) - Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) Research Field Agricultural sciences » Agronomics Economics » Agricultural economics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 9 Nov 2026 - 14:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 26 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other) Reference Number Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

RESEARCH AREA: Agricultural Economics and the sustainability of the European agricultural sector.

TASKS: Study of agricultural risks within the agricultural sector. Analysis of the development of insurance and other financial instruments for adapting agricultural systems to climate change; analysis of decision-making by farmers, financial institutions, and insurance companies regarding the management of agricultural and environmental risks.

Requirements

Research Field Agricultural sciences » Agronomics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Economics » Agricultural economics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications





Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agro-environmental Engineering, or Agricultural Sciences and Bioeconomics

A Master's degree in Agricultural Economics or in Agro-environmental Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture will be considered an asset.

Essential: Ability to work with databases, perform graphical and statistical analysis.

Previous experience in report writing will be valued, along with:

- Knowledge of sustainability in the agri-food sector
- Data analysis and curation
- R programming

Specific Requirements

Prior knowledge of database management, statistical analysis, and data visualization.

Knowledge of the agri-food sector in Spain and Europe.

Experience in sustainability analysis within the agri-food sector.

Prior experience in publishing scientific reports. High level of English and Spanish proficiency (minimum B2).

Ability to work in a team and communicate with funding bodies. Must reside in Spain. Work location: CEIGRAM, UPM, Madrid.

Languages SPANISH Level Excellent

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Agricultural sciences » Agronomics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Research Field Economics » Agricultural economics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

The person hired will join the research team and gain insight into the research, training, and knowledge-

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