Organisation/Company: UNIOVI
Department: BIOLOGIA DE ORGANISMOS Y SISTEMAS
Research Field: Biological sciences
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Master Positions
Country: Spain
Application Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Offer Starting Date: 1 Mar 2025
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
Duties: The fellow will join a multidisciplinary research team of scientists from various institutions (UO and IEO-CSIC in Asturias, ICMAN-CSIC in Cádiz, and ULPGC in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) to study the distribution of neuston in the ocean surface and the factors that cause their stranding. The fellow will receive training to lead field experiments, assemble and analyze large databases, and develop mathematical models to help interpret observed patterns. They will develop a research line related to the project while being encouraged to work independently and pursue their own ideas.
Education and Skills: Degree or master's in science; previous experience in oceanography or marine environment topics is valued, as well as programming experience and fluency in English. Both the academic record and prior scientific training will be considered.
Specific Requirements:
Possession of a driving license and/or being a boat captain or having diving certification will be positively valued.
Languages: ENGLISH Level Basic
Research Field: Biological sciences
Years of Research Experience: None
Additional Information
The contract includes full health insurance coverage and benefits, and 30 days of vacation per year.
Eligibility Criteria: Be a science graduate. Already having a doctorate is a reason for exclusion.
Selection Process: If you are interested, we offer you the opportunity to have an interview to learn more about the project and your background. We will carefully examine your CV and other materials you send us and keep in touch to share news about the project and its calls for applications.
Additional Comments: The thesis will be developed within the PhD Program on Biogeosciences of the University of Oviedo, associated with the Energy, Environment and Climate Change Cluster of the project "Ad Futurum", which is endorsed by more than 80 renowned research teams.
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