PhD Scholarship Programme Vicente López: Researcher in Agroecology at Eurecat - Technology Centre
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Eurecat CLIMSES Unit works in close collaboration with technological and knowledge agents, businesses, public administrations, and the involved social fabric for the development of R&D&i. We combine applied research, technological innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to develop climate solutions. We enhance territorial, coastal, water, and business resilience, with a focus on bioeconomy and nature-based solutions. We evaluate and implement strategies that contribute to sustainability and adaptation to climate change through Living Labs and a network of experimental farms equipped with advanced monitoring sensors.
Climate Solutions and Ecosystem Services – Eurecat
Eurecat CLIMSES Unit in collaboration with Agroecology – Grup de recerca en agroecologia from Universitat de Barcelona, has opened a position for a PhD candidate to develop a thesis in the field of Agroecology.
Objective
The objective is to develop innovative rice cultivation methods that optimize economic and environmental benefits, in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing water consumption and enhancing biodiversity, also evaluating the economic benefits of ecosystem services through the development of nature credit schemes.
Functions and Responsibilities

Review the state of the art of innovative agroecological models of rice cultivation.
Develop and test agronomic and environmental practices in commercial and experimental rice fields and assess its effects on agronomic and economic productivity, biodiversity and ecosystem services (carbon and water).
Perform field work, data management and analysis, and writing technical reports and scientific publications.
Attend and present results in consortium meetings and scientific events.

Benefits

Full-time contract
Duration: 3 years
27 days of paid holiday leave
Flexible schedule
Reduced work hours on Fridays and during the summer
Access to a wellness platform
Annual gross compensation and coverage of university PhD enrollment fees
Flexible benefits package
PhD training program

Requirements

Master’s degree in biology, agronomy, environmental sciences or a related topic.

Languages

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Knowledge of Catalan and/or Spanish is considered an asset.

Submission of Applications

Complete the registration forms, making sure they provide all of the information requested and provide the following documentation: A photocopy of their valid NIF, NIE or passport.
A CV and covering letter explaining their reasons for applying to the program.
A photocopy of the official academic certificate (or payment receipt for it) that grants them access to the doctoral program.
The academic transcript of their master’s degree studies. Applicants who have not yet completed their master’s degree studies must submit their most recent academic transcript.
Accreditation of any other relevant achievements.

Applications must be submitted before January 18th, 2026.
Selection Process
The selection process will be led by a committee that includes the Scientific Management department, a specialist from People and Organization department, and the person who will be responsible for supervising the thesis connected to the vacancy.
After verifying compliance with the requirements, the Commission will evaluate the merits of each application based on the curriculum, academic transcript, previous research activity, previous experience in the field of the thesis in the industrial/company sector and fluency in English. The evaluation process will include selection interviews. The committee will then create a prioritized list of applications that received positive evaluations. If no application reaches the minimum score of 60 points based on the criteria outlined in the previous section, the committee may void the call. In this scenario, Eurecat may restart the selection process, establishing new deadlines for application submissions and the selection procedure.
The evaluation process assigns points up to 100:

Curriculum: Up to 20 points
Motivation Letter: Up to 10 points
Academic Transcript: Up to 20 points
Previous research activity: Up to 10 points
Previous experience in the field of the thesis in the industrial sector or company: Up to 10 points
Fluency in English: Up to 10 points
Fluency in Spanish: Up to 10 points
Fluency in Catalan: Up to 10 points

Every applicant will be informed about the status of their application. By submitting an application, the applicant agrees to these terms. Non‑compliance with these terms, incomplete documentation, or any other formal defects will result in the exclusion of the application from the selection process.
Decisions will be communicated to applicants via the email address provided during registration.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable.
Employment type: Full-time.
Job function: Research.
Industries: Research Services.
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