Research fellow position in climate assessment of ruminant systems
Job description
About the Position
The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) is offering a full-time research fellow position in climate assessment of ruminant systems. The role involves working on various ongoing projects that examine greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other environmental impacts related to agri-food systems, utilizing life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies and simulation models. This research will take place within BC3’s research line 3 on Terrestrial Ecosystems, as part of the AGROFOOD team led by Agustin del Prado. This position is funded under the Maria de Maeztu program, by the grant CEX2021-001201-M, financed by MICIU/ AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and will be based on-site at BC3 (Leioa, Spain).
Responsibilities
- Project funding seeking
- Coordinating various tasks, developing, integrating, and applying the methodological framework to different existing case studies
- Disentangling the strengths of pastoral systems for circularity and climate change mitigation by considering natural baselines.
- Assessing the potential of biowaste management strategies for enhancing circularity and climate change mitigation.
- Developing new pathways to bring scientific knowledge closer to society through gamification.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in environmental or chemical engineering, agricultural sciences, or environmental sciences.
- PhD in agroecosystems modeling or a related field.
- Over 10 years of expertise in environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) for agri-food products.
- Documented experience in modelling farming systems.
- Specific experience with valorisation technologies for agri-food by-products (e.g., biogas, composting).
- Experience and strong publication track in assessing GHG emissions and other environmental impacts from ruminant production systems by applying LCA methodology.
- Modeling carbon and nutrient flows across interlinked processes in the agri-food system.
- Experience with specific models (SIMSDAIRY, RothC, SIMSWASTE).
- Proficiency in specific LCA software (e.g., Simapro) and programming skills.
- Proven ability for independent scientific work, as evidenced by a strong publication record.
- Proven record of fund raising.
- Fluency in Spanish (both written and spoken) is required, and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English is also necessary.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary research group.
We Offer
- Interdisciplinary and inspiring work environment.
- Quiet and spacious workspaces.
- Possibility of participating in internal training and activities of the centre.
- 35-hour work calendar.
- 30 days of vacation per year.
Term of Contract
The position will start in December 2025 and will last 1 year and 8 months, until July 31, 2027, and can be renewed if there are new projects or funding.
Salary
The position will carry 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 and academic requirements with care responsibilities. BC3 is particularly concerned with creating equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, cultural background, race, or any other condition. We strongly encourage applications from qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.
Application Procedure
Fill the form below and upload one PDF document with the following information:
- Letter of application/motivation
- CV
- The names and email addresses of two referees
Deadline
November 20, 2025.
Informal enquiries can be made to Agustin del Prado ([email protected]) noting in the subject of the message “RESEARCH FELLOW POSITION”.
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/).
This contract is funded by the grant CEX2021-001201-M, financed by MICIU/ AEI/10.13039/501100011033
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