🚀 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (R2_GGsolutions)

Overview

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB

• Job location: ICRA – Catalan Institute for Water Research, Girona (Spain)


• Number of positions available: 1


• Expected start: January 2026


• Temporal position – approximately 18 months

This offer and contracting are subject to the obtaining of the Project (Grant Resolution), the availability of financial funds, and the actual start of the Project.

Offer Description

ICRA is seeking to hire an advanced postdoctoral research fellow with strong background in analytical chemistry to work in a research project funded by the Spanish State Research Agency of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation and Universities and the European Regional Development Fund. Project code: PID OB-C21; MICIU /AEI / / / FEDER, UE); Project GGSolutions.

The successful applicant will conduct independent research on the monitoring of emerging pollutants in aquatic and biota samples through advanced analytical methods. The work includes the application of in-house methods for the analysis of emerging pollutants in water and vegetable samples, as well as the development and application of complementary methods for the analysis of target contaminants in the analysed samples.

Experience in liquid chromatography – mass spectrometry (LC – MS) is essential; experience with high‑resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) and knowledge of nature‑based solutions are recommended.

Key Duties

• Applying analytical methodologies for the analysis of emerging contaminants in aqueous and vegetal samples.


• Evaluating the presence of emerging contaminants in water and vegetable samples using advanced analytical methods.


• Drafting protocols, scientific reports, and scientific articles.


• Allocating a small proportion of time to common laboratory services such as joint laboratory maintenance.

PhD in Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Environmental Science required.

Skills

Experience in planning field experiments and monitoring of emerging pollutants.

Experience in handling and extraction of water and biota samples, and analysis with mass spectrometry methods (including HRMS); data management software.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Creative, flexible, and eager to learn and expand their scientific network.

Required Languages

English, Catalan, and Spanish.

Required Experience

• Experience in laboratory and field studies and monitoring campaigns.


• Experience in handling and analysis of environmental samples (including water and plants).


• Demonstrated experience in environmental and analytical chemistry for the determination of organic pollutants (pharmaceuticals, etc.).


• Knowledge in studying the fate of emerging pollutants in the environment.


• Experience in platform presentations and in the preparation of papers/reports.


• Experience with high‑resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) for analysis of suspect and non‑target substances and related software.


• Knowledge of nature‑based solutions for wastewater treatment, especially constructed wetlands, regarding the presence and fate of organic micropollutants.

Additional Information

Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leave, and workplace injuries.

International environment: Opportunity to join a prestigious international research institution and become a member of a young and growing team.

Continuous training in a high‑quality environment.

Selection Process

Application procedure: All applications must include CV, DNI or NIE (valid and with work permit in Spain). If you do not have a NIE, attach a statement committing to obtain a work and residence permit in Spain. Deadline: November 7th 2025.

Recruitment follows gender‑balanced panel guidelines. After reviewing applications, the panel conducts interviews; a profile questionnaire and a technical exercise may be required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

In ICRA we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities and equality of opportunity and treatment are promoted in all areas in which we operate, creating a context favorable to diversity and to eradicating any type of direct or indirect discrimination based on age, marital status, racial or ethnic origin, social status, religion or convictions, political tendency, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or sex, including any unfavorable treatment concerning family‑work balance or the exercise of conciliation rights.

Recruitment will be carried out in accordance with Article 15 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/1995, and related legal provisions (Royal Decree 2720/98, Act 12/2001, and concordant regulations).

The principle of equality between men and women is considered, following Article 14 of the Spanish Constitution, the EU Directive of February 9 1976, and the Agreement of the Council of Ministers of March 4 2005 on gender equality in the General State Administration.

Universal accessibility for persons with disabilities is considered, following paragraph 2 of Article 1 of Act 51/2003 on equal opportunities, reserving 7% of vacancies for candidates with disability and gradually reaching 2% of the total workforce.

Ensures effective compliance with rights to equal treatment and non‑discrimination based on sexual orientation and identity, gender expression, or sexual characteristics of LGBTI people, following Royal Decree 1026/2024.

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