23 feb
Euraxess
Estado de México
Organisation/Company: IRTA Department: Human Resources Research Field: Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3) Positions Research Support Positions Country: Spain Application Deadline: 6 Mar 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract: To be defined Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
Yes Offer Description IRTA is seeking a permanent researcher on Aquatic Animal Health for the Aquaculture Program.
The Program covers research and contractual activities across all main disciplines of aquaculture (nutrition, reproduction,
health, welfare, zootechnics...), mainly focused on Mediterranean aquatic species of both production and biodiversity relevance, under a perspective of climate change threats and One Health context.
The researcher will work in a multidisciplinary environment, oriented towards solving problems and creating innovative approaches and solutions for aquatic species, fish and shellfish, both of production and environmental importance.
The Researcher will also interact with other IRTA's research programs, mainly Continental and Marine Waters and Animal Health focused on environmental monitoring, food security, and epidemiological studies.
The work will focus on diagnostics, epidemiology, and risk analysis of relevant pathogens affecting Mediterranean aquatic species.
Tasks and Responsibilities: Participate in IRTA's research, incorporating the aquatic health component, providing diagnostic, functional test and risk analysis tools for their projects and contracts.
Apply, maintain,
and update the diagnostic gold standards of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), the Animal Health Law of the European Commission, and the corresponding national and regional levels.
Act as IRTA's research representative in front of the competent health authorities and reference laboratories regarding disease reporting on diagnostic and case studies.
Identify public calls and apply for funding (national and international level) and execute research on historical and current aquatic diseases affecting species of interest and public health.
Lead the correct maintenance, updating, and improvement of the pathology database and registry of the Program.
Active communication and networking along the value chain (research groups and all stakeholders) to generate collaborative scenarios and funding opportunities.
Promote fluid and transparent communication and dissemination regarding research results,
both internally and externally, including relevant stakeholders and policymakers.
Promote excellence and high impact in scientific and technological project outputs.
Contribute to the scientific development and strategic projection of IRTA.
Actively contribute to the positioning of the aquaculture Program as a group of excellence through regular peer-reviewed publications and participation in national and international congresses.
Supervise graduate and postgraduate students as well as PhD candidates.
Promote and supervise required training of the technical staff.
Strengthen collaborative research between IRTA and other national and international research groups in the framework of aquatic health.
Required qualifications and experience: PhD in Biology, Veterinary Sciences, or equivalent.
Proven post-doctoral experience in the research field of aquatic health, including international experience.
Proven experience in aquatic health, diagnostics, epidemiology, risk analysis, or immunology.
Experience in writing and leading project proposals.
Proof of an attractive publication track record and participation in funded projects.
Animal experimental license.
High biosecurity capacities.
Dissemination skills: solid presentation/communication skills, scientific (peer-reviewed journals) and technical writing skills.
Strong organizational capability and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
Teamwork skills and ability to establish and build relationships that will allow pursuing the objectives of the R&D; activities.
Capacity to work in a multidisciplinary group.
Availability for traveling.
Desirable requirements:
Leadership and collaborative skills.
Sound knowledge of legislation related to aquatic health (One Health) and the stakeholders involved at private, research, and official levels.
Network of active collaborations in research and development at a national and/or international level.
Receptive to challenges, ability to align professional objectives with institutional priorities and strategy.
Driving license type B.
Proven ability to establish strategic alliances with other R&D; national and international teams as well as the productive sector.
Languages: Proficiency in English Spanish and Catalan are valued Employee Benefits: 22 vacation days, 3 days of family & work conciliation, 45 hours of personal days, Friday afternoon off, Compressed Summer schedule from 15/06 to 15/09, Conciliation schedule.
Selection process Timings in the Recruitment Process of ref.
11/25 Researcher in Aquatic Animal Health for the Aquaculture Program: 30 natural days: Publication and diffusion of the job advertisement on IRTA's website, EURAXESS Jobs, social media, and other specific recruitment places.
5 following working days: Distribution of the pre-selected CVs which match eligibility criteria to the Recruitment Committee.
Communication via e-mail with the not pre-selected candidates.
20 following working days: Recruitment Committee interview with selected candidates.
10 following working days: Provision by the selected candidate of requested legal and official documentation to the HR department.
Second Trimester 2025: Start of employment.
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