PhD Scholarship Programme Vicente López: Researcher in Agroecology¿Le gusta esta oportunidad? Asegúrese de inscribirse rápido, ya que se espera un gran volumen de solicitudes. Desplácese hacia abajo para leer la descripción completa del puesto.atEurecat - Technology CentreBe among the first 25 applicants.Eurecat CLIMSES Unitworks 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 – EurecatEurecat CLIMSES Unitin collaboration with Agroecology – Grup de recerca en agroecologia fromUniversitat de Barcelona , has opened a position for a PhD candidate to develop a thesis in the field of Agroecology.ObjectiveThe 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 ResponsibilitiesReview 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.BenefitsFull-time contractDuration: 3 years27 days of paid holiday leaveFlexible scheduleReduced work hours on Fridays and during the summerAccess to a wellness platformAnnual gross compensation and coverage of university PhD enrollment feesFlexible benefits packagePhD training programRequirementsMaster’s degree in biology, agronomy, environmental sciences or a related topic.LanguagesExcellent oral and written communication skills in English.Knowledge of Catalan and/or Spanish is considered an asset.Submission of ApplicationsComplete 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 ProcessThe 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 pointsMotivation Letter: Up to 10 pointsAcademic Transcript: Up to 20 pointsPrevious research activity: Up to 10 pointsPrevious experience in the field of the thesis in the industrial sector or company: Up to 10 pointsFluency in English: Up to 10 pointsFluency in Spanish: Up to 10 pointsFluency in Catalan: Up to 10 pointsEvery 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 DetailsSeniority level: Not Applicable.Employment type: Full-time.Job function: Research. xcskxlj Industries: Research Services.Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Eurecat - Technology Centre by 2x.#J-18808-Ljbffr