€19,720 - €37,119 yearly PLOCAN
La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain
02/09/2024
Office work Marine bio/technology
Job Description
Location: La Palma, Canary Islands – DELTA Project
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary Range: €19,720 - €37,119 annually, plus up to 30% additional performance-based bonuses.
About the Project: The DELTA Project focuses on implementing a comprehensive marine environment observation program following the 2021 volcanic eruption in La Palma. The goal is to enhance understanding of the affected marine ecosystem and promote sustainable management based on scientific research.
Key Responsibilities:Research and Monitoring: Lead research activities related to marine biodiversity, focusing on the impact of environmental changes, particularly following volcanic events.
Project Management: Oversee tasks assigned to PLOCAN, ensuring timely and accurate completion of project deliverables, reports, and technical documentation.
Fieldwork: Plan, organize, and participate in field campaigns for sample collection and oceanographic data acquisition.
Data Analysis: Analyze and model ecosystem data, ensuring adherence to international data collection standards.
Collaboration: Work closely with other researchers, attend scientific meetings, conferences, and contribute to project discussions and strategy.
Communication: Maintain and update project-related websites, and disseminate research findings through scientific publications and presentations.
Required Qualifications:Education: Master’s degree in Experimental Sciences (MECES 3).
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in marine biodiversity monitoring or related research.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with oceanographic data analysis, use of remote underwater vehicles, and GIS tools.
Language Skills: Proficiency in English and Spanish (if it is not your native language) with a minimum B2 level as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with DNA analysis in marine environments.
Certification in project management methodologies (e.g., PM2, PRINCE2).
Experience in international research collaborations and scientific publishing.
Application Process: Candidates interested in applying should submit their application, including a completed Form 1 and relevant documentation, via email to
convocatoriaplazas@plocan.eu within 15 days of the job posting. Ensure to reference the position (CIP-034/2024) in the subject line of your email. You will find all the information to apply here:
https://plocan.eu/ofertas-de-empleo Selection Process: The selection will involve a review of qualifications and experience, followed by an interview assessing the candidate's suitability, competencies, and commitment to the role.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted before 05/09/2024
Additional Information: The DELTA project offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in marine biodiversity, with the potential to impact environmental conservation strategies in volcanic regions. Successful candidates will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Career level
Junior
Career options
Academic, research and sciences
