About the Position

The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) is offering a full-time postdoctoral position based on-site at BC3 to provide cross-cutting research and coordination support across several climate action initiatives led by Dr. Estibaliz Sanz. The selected candidate will contribute to JUST4CARE (HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-01) – A Horizon Europe project that will be coordinated by BC3, which seeks to transform climate adaptation by embedding principles of justice, equity, and resilience into urban and regional planning. The project places special emphasis on addressing the needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations most affected by climate change across European cities and regions.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a comprehensive analysis of the intersection between adaptation to climate change, governance, resilience, social justice, urban and territorial challenges, and co-creative methodologies.
Contribute to the design of the integrative co-creation methodology of the project and its adaptation to the project's needs.
Lead on the design and implementation of a reflexive co-evaluation framework throughout the project.

Requirements

PhD in social sciences.
Strong analytical skills, experience with qualitative and/or participatory research.
Scientific writing track record, experience drafting and publishing peer-reviewed articles or equivalent technical papers.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as excellent written and oral command of English and Spanish.
Academic experience in sustainability science-ideally addressing resilience, transformations to sustainability, or social justice in a climate change-related context.
Ability to work collaboratively, experience in interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary research.

We Offer

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

Term of Contract

The position will start in November 2025 and will be for a duration of three years, linked to the end of the project (estimated end date: October 31, 2028). The contract will include a 6-month probationary period.

Salary

The position will carry a salary of 31,500€ gross/year.

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:

Motivation letter
Curriculum Vitae (including contact details of two referees).

Deadline

25th of August, 2025 (15:00 CET)

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr. Estibaliz Sanz ([email protected]) noting in the subject of the message “POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER for JUST4CARE project”

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/).

Contract financed by HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-01-08, European Commission, GRANT reference 101212990

Postdoctoral researcher for JUST4CARE project

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