Descripción de la oferta
The Aquatic Ecology and Biotechnology Group together with the Soil and Water Quality in the Environment Research Group of IMDEA WaterEs esencial asegurarse de que cumple con los requisitos como solicitante para este puesto; por favor, lea atentamente la información a continuación.Organisation/Company FUNDACIÓN IMDEA AGUA Department The Aquatic Ecology and Biotechnology Group together with the Soil and Water Quality in the Environment Research Group of IMDEA Water Research Field Environmental science » Water science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 31 May 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 14 Apr 2026 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? NoOffer DescriptionIMDEA Water is looking for a candidate to carry out a PhD thesis – One-Year Bridging Research Contract:The selected candidate will have the opportunity to apply for several fellowships to support the funding of her or his contract, with IMDEA Water acting as the host institution. Initially, the candidate will be eligible to apply for an internal call that provides funding for one year, allowing him/her to work at IMDEA Water in the same area while applying for additional external fellowships. This one-year internal funding is intended as a bridging mechanism towards securing longer-term funding to develop the research under the framework of a PhD. If such external funding is not obtained, the contract will end after this one-year period.The candidate must meet the following requirements:- Be in possession of a bachelor´s degree, engineer degree or university degree plus a master’s degree, at the time of contract (EQF Level 7 (MECES 3) ) in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or similar.- Have obtained a minimum grade point average of 8.0 out of 10 in their undergraduate degree. Applicants who have completed their studies at foreign institutions may convert their grades using through the Spanish online portal for grade equivalence.- On the application deadline, have no more than four years of full-time equivalent research experience.- Not have been enrolled in a doctoral programme prior to the start of the contract.- Not have previously signed a predoctoral contract.It would be valuable if the candidate meets these additional aspects:- Ability to provide up to three reference letters in English from university professors or other relevant referees.If the candidate is selected in the internal call, the internal grant would cover a period of one-year starting in September 2026. During this period, the candidate should apply for different doctorate fellowships, such as the Inphinit Retaining call, FPU from the Ministry of Science and innovation, Ramón Areces, and PIPF from Madrid Regional Government, among other opportunities, to secure 3-4- years contract depending on the grant obtained. The salary during the PhD period will be conditioned also by the grant obtained.The research activities will focus on evaluating the effects of plastic chemical additives on bioindicator organisms, determining their impact on key ecosystem services, and contributing to an integrated understanding of the risks associated with plastic contamination in soil ecosystems. This approach will link the physicochemical processes currently investigated in the AddiPlaS project (Grant PID2 OB-I00 funded by MCIN/AEI) with their ecological consequences, providing a solid scientific basis for the sustainable management of soils. The PhD thesis will integrate experiments at different scales (micro- and mesocosms), as well as spatial field surveys, shedding light on the role of additives in the environmental risk associated with plastic contamination. Additionally, the work will involve ecotoxicological techniques, including experimental assays and biochemical biomarkers, with a strong commitment to long-term experiments and the handling of living organisms.If you are interest in applying for the Internal Grant for a one-year bridging research contract, please submit the following documents to , indicating “AEB-SWQ expression of interest” in the subject line of the email:- An updated CV in English- An official transcript of grades with the academic record that includes the student’s first and last name(s), the university, the studies completed and all courses and grades listed year by year.- If the degree has been completed before the application deadline, the transcript must indicate the total number of credits required for the degree and number of credits awarded. xcskxlj - If the degree is still in progress, candidates must present the academic record in its current state at the time of submitting the application.Deadline to submit your expression of interest: May 31st, 2026.#J-18808-Ljbffr
