Technical Assistant – Community Ecology

About the Position

The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) is looking for a motivated technical assistant to support the research activities of Research Line (RL) 3 on Terrestrial Ecosystems, and specifically work on the national project GORBEEA, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation.

Responsibilities

• Sampling species (plants, insects) and ecosystem functions
• Laboratory work: sorting and process samples, ID, etc
• Laboratory work involving DNA extractions
• Support the work of other team members, freeing them up to analyze results, write papers and disseminate results at international conferences
• Support the organization of project meetings and conferences across the project

Requirements

• Degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences, or similar.
• Previous experience in sampling biological communities, and knowledge of plant-insect communities is desirable but not indispensable
• The applicant must have good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as excellent written and oral command of English. Good command of Spanish and Basque is also highly desirable because the fieldwork will be carried out in a rural area of the Basque.
• Ability to work collaboratively. Sampling will involve a group of.
• Driver’s license and previous experience driving a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• Previous experience with liquid nitrogen and dry ice.
• Previous laboratory experience in DNA extraction and handling.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence.
• A good physical condition, in order to carry out field.

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 week work calendar
• 30 days of vacation per year

Term of Contract

Starting in 2024, the position will be for 4 years, with a six-month probation period.

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-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. Letter of application / motivation. Applications including links to previous works/projects/initiatives that show how the applicant meets these requirements will be given priority.
2. A CV
3. The names and email addresses of two referees if possible

Deadline

November 30th 2023.

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Ainhoa Magrach ([email protected]) noting in the subject of the message “Technician job offer”. 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/).