Ecosystem services modelling and project coordinator profile

About the Position

The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) is offering a full-time technical scientific modelling position on the LIFE PYRENEES4CLIMA Project – LIFE22-IPC-ES-LIFE-PYRENEES4CLIMA/101104957 – dedicated to mountain biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. This role will focus on using the ARIES (ARtificial Intelligence for Environment & Sustainability) platform to ensure that ecosystem services, goods, and benefits are delivered. BC3's involvement is centered on WP 5 – Subtask 5.1.1 (Duration: Oct 2023 – Apr 2027), which involves developing a web application for modeled ecosystem services at the Pyrenean level and in the case studies (Pyrenees, pre-Pyrenees, and Baztan-Bidasoa regions).

Responsibilities

• Head the scientific coordination of BC3 participation in the LIFE PYRENEES4CLIMA Project.
• Head and coordinate model development and data integration within the ARIES platform.
• Coordinate project meetings with LIFE PYRENEES4CLIMA Project collaborators.
• Travel nationally and internationally to participate in related meetings.

Requirements

• Suitable degree for developing the tasks above (a master’s degree at minimum).
• Previous experience in R&D projects (min of 5 years).
• Experience in project coordination and management.
• Ability to coordinate teamwork and interact with a broad range of scientific collaborators at European level.
• Experience in ecosystem services modelling (Experience with ARIES is a plus).
• Experience in geospatial data processing and management.
• Experience in programming languages.
• Excellent written and oral command of English (Spanish and French is a plus).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in agile management and in particular issue and project tracking.
• Ability to participate in teamwork and interact with a broad range of collaborators.
• Ability to work independently, with a diverse, multi-location and multi-lingual team.

We Offer

• Interdisciplinary and inspiring work environment.
• Quiet and spacious workspaces.
• Possibility of participating in internal training and academic activities of the center.
• 35-hour week work calendar.
• 30 days of vacation per year.

Term of Contract

Starting on September 2024, the position will be granted until April of 2027, with a six-month probation period.

Salary

The position will carry a competitive salary, matching the academic and professional profile of the applicant, and excellent work conditions.

Location

Basque Centre for Climate Change, Leioa, Spain.

About the Company

As an HR Excellence awarded institution, BC3 is committed to conciliating research-academic requirements and family duties. BC3 is particularly concerned with creating equal opportunities for people independently of gender, culture, and race. Anyone with relevant qualifications is therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the position.

Application Procedure

Fill the form below and upload one PDF document with the following information:

1. Curriculum Vitae (2 pages)
2. Letter of motivation of a page
3. Contact details of two referees

Deadline

31 August 2024 (CET 15:00).

Informal enquiries can be made to Stefano Balbi ([email protected]) noting in the subject of the message “LIFE PYRENEES PROFILE”.

Please consider that only applications sent through the form included at the bottom of the BC3 web page will be considered (https://info.bc3research.org/job-offers/).

101104957 - LIFE22-IPC-ES-LIFE PYRENEES4CLIMA - LIFE-2022-STRAT-two-stage funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.