Offer Description
Applications are invited by the University of Alicante President for an open-ended contractual position as a PhD junior researcher to collaborate with the funded line of research "Insect ecophysiology and ecotoxicology". Reference: I-PI 117-24.
Project 3036/2023 funded by the National Parks Self-Governing Body (Spanish Ministry of the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge).
In accordance with the provisions of the agreement of the Governing Council of 27 January 2022, which approves the University of Alicante 4th Plan for equal opportunities between women and men, it is hereby stated that there is no under-representation of either gender in the category of PhD junior researcher.
First. Number of vacancies and features of the job vacancy Number of job vacancies: one.
Job position: PhD junior researcher.
Funded line of research: "Insect ecophysiology and ecotoxicology".
Working hours: 37.5 hours/week in morning/afternoon sessions.
Remuneration: €2,147.17 gross/monthly (plus extra payments in accordance with current regulations).
Second. First project in which the successful applicant will collaborate Name of the project: "Effect of the use of antiparasitics in extensive livestock farming on soil biodiversity in the national parks network: design and implementation of a rapid assessment test".
Reference: 3036/2023.
Funding body: National Parks Self-Governing Body (Spanish Ministry of the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge).
Dept. / Institute: University Institute for Biodiversity Research (CIBIO-Ibero-American Centre for Biodiversity).
Tasks to be carried out:
Field collection of biological samples and conduct of thermolimit respirometry (TLR-IR) and electroantennography (EAG) analyses.
Active participation in the writing of scientific articles and in activities to disseminate research results.
Third. Job profile Preference will be given to those with:
Experience and training related to the tasks listed in the second section of this call and to:
Chemical ecology, insect ethology, and pharmacology.
TLR-IR, EAG and olfactometry analysis, and analysis of the immune system of insects.
Study of the effect of antiparasitics for livestock on biodiversity.
Qualification:
Undergraduate degree in Biology (Spanish MECES level 2 or EQF level 6) or any other degree with equivalent content.
Official Master's degrees (Spanish MECES level 3 or EQF level 7) related to Biology, Chemical Ecology and Ethology.
PhD (Spanish MECES level 4 or EQF level 8) in a science-related field.
Fourth. Requirements for applicants Compliance with the requirements listed below must always refer to the date of expiry of the deadline for the submission of applications and must be maintained until the date of entering into the contract. Applicants must:
Hold or be in the process of obtaining a PhD degree certificate. Applicants who are not in possession of the degree certificate must provide proof of payment of the diploma issuing fee or submit an academic certificate stating that they have completed all the studies leading to the award of said certificate.
Be a Spanish national or be in one of the situations listed in article 57 of Royal Legislative Decree 5/2015, of 30 October, which approves the revised text of the Act on the Basic Statute of Public Employees (BOE of 31 October). In the case established in point 4 of this article, when entering into the employment contract, the successful applicant must be a legal resident in Spain.
Be at least 16 years of age and not exceed the maximum compulsory retirement age.
Possess the physical and mental capacities and aptitudes that are necessary for the performance of the corresponding functions or tasks, for which, prior to the signing of the contract, a medical certificate must be provided certifying the possession of said capacities and aptitudes.
Not have been dismissed by disciplinary proceedings from the service of any of the Public Administrations or of the constitutional or statutory bodies of the Spanish Autonomous Regions.
Please note that you must use the University of Alicante's standard CV format for Project-based Research and Technical Staff Recruitment, which is mandatory and is available at the following address on the University's website: It must be attached in the section 'Modelo currículum'.
Where to apply Website
Research Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute UNIVERSITY OF ALICANTE Country Spain State/Province Alicante City San Vicente del Raspeig Postal Code 03690 Street Ctra. San Vicente del Raspeig, s/n
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