PREDOCTORAL RESEARCHER INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A FPU
CREAFBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Posted January 31, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
CREAF (Center for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications) is a multidisciplinary research center that aims to understand the interactions between natural and human systems in the Mediterranean region.
Job Description
Join a multidisciplinary team to uncover how drought mobilizes C, nutrients and trace elements from high-mountain soils and how this shapes downstream water quality.
Requirements
- MSc in Environmental Sciences/Ecology/Biology/Env. Engineering (or related) obtained after 1/1/2023.
- Strong grades (> 7 on a 10-point scale) and motivation to apply to FPU or FI predoctoral fellowships.
- Interest in field & lab work, quantitative analysis (R/Python a plus), and teamwork.
- Good English communication and motivation to work in an international research environment.
Benefits
- Top research environments (CREAF Severo Ochoa; IDAEA-CSIC) & cutting-edge facilities.
- International collaborations (ForHot, LTER, FutureArctic) and conference participation.
- Mentoring and a clear plan to submit a competitive FPU/FI application.
- Independent PhD committee that oversees their thesis progress.
- Watering Talents training program and courses.