Position for research technician in marine biological resources at ECIMAT

November 4, 2019

The CIM-UVigo offers a position as a technical staff in the research project “Optimization of the Integral Cultivation of the Sea Urchin Paracentrotus lividus (Lamarck, 1816)”, funded by the Biodiversity Foundation in the Pleamar call, included in the Resolution of October 10, 2019 of the Biodiversity Foundation Call. The tasks to be carried out by the research technician will be to support the development of the designed experiments, collaboration in the tasks of marking and repopulation, maintenance and cleaning of the tanks, feeding the urchins, or others related to the project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Marine Sciences or related degrees.
B1 driving license.

Evaluation criteria

Professional experience (60%):

Accredited professional experience in the application of biology to the management and exploitation of marine resources, especially in the field of echinoderms (10%)
Proven knowledge in cultivation techniques, sampling techniques and methods of studying the biology of Sea Urchins (20%)
Accredited professional experience in companies in the aquaculture sector or marine research centers in marine cultures and especially with echinoderms. (20%)
Accredited experience in scientific dissemination and transfer activities in the fishing sector. (10%)

Training (20%):

Training courses or specialization related to the technical profile.

Interview (20%):

The committee may call for an interview candidates who have achieved a score higher than 50% in the Experience and Training sections.

Conditions

Group 1 employment contract.
Dedication: Full time, part-time.
Start of the contract: December 1, 2019 (subject to the signing and conditions of the financing agreement).
Gross salary: 2200 euros/month approx.
Weekly working hours: 37.5 hours/week.
Contract duration: 2 years (6-month probationary period)
Work center: Toralla Marine Sciences Station – Toralla Island (Coruxo, Vigo).

Application and selection process

Send CV and supporting documents only to meet the requirements by email to alba.hernandez@uvigo.es with the subject: OCIMER project. You can attach 1 or 2 letters of recommendation.
Application deadline: until 12:00 on November 11, 2019.
During the assessment process, supporting documents for the CV of the shortlisted candidates will be requested.
If necessary, personal interviews will be held with pre-selected candidates with a minimum of 50% in the Experience and Training sections.
People selected for the interview, if necessary, must provide proof of all the qualifications presented on the day of the interview.

Evaluation Committee: