Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA)
Specialized research technician in Hydrolgy (SSR_HIDRO)
Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), Villa Espana Colonia, Texas, United States
Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA)
Organisation/Company Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Research Field Environmental science Geosciences » Geology Biological sciences » Biology Physics Mathematics Engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 1 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2026 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 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB
Job location: ICRA – Catalan Institute for Water Research, Girona (Spain)
Number of positions available: 1
Expected start: 01/02/2026
Expected duration of the contract: 12 months
This offer and contract are subject to obtaining the corresponding financing (Project pending Resolution), that the financial funds are available and to the effective start of the Project.
OFFER DESCRIPTION
The Research Support and Knowledge Transfer Unit at ICRA is seeking to recruit a technician specialising in hydrology, specifically in numerical hydrological modelling and hydrological field measurements.
The successful candidate will work on competitive research projects and knowledge transfer contracts involving hydrology-related tasks and, whenever possible, will lead projects of this type.
KEY DUTIES
The main duties of the person joining the Research Support Unit will include:
Numerical modelling of surface and groundwater hydrology using SWAT+ or similar models.
Analysis of environmental data series (e.g. meteorological and hydrological data).Hydrological field measurements (e.g. piezometers, river discharge measurements).
Environmental sciences, geology, biology, physics, mathematics, engineering or related fields.
Qualifications and Education Level:
Advanced Vocational Training (CFGS/FPII), Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD.
Skills:
– Programming skills in Python.
– Basic knowledge of numerical modelling (calibration techniques, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis).
– Advanced knowledge of hydrological modelling using SWAT+ or similar tools.
– Basic knowledge of database-based method implementation.
Required Languages:
Required Experience:
At least 24 months of experience in a research centre
Advanced knowledge of numerical modelling and specific experience using the SWAT+ model
Languages ENGLISH
Languages CATALAN
Languages SPANISH
Research Field Environmental scienceBiological sciences » BiologyEngineeringMathematicsGeosciences » GeologyPhysics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4
Additional Information Working conditions : Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.
International Environment : The opportunity to join a prestigious international research institution and become a member of a young and growing team.
Continuous training
in a high-quality environment.
Selection process APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE & PROCESS
All Applications must be contain:
CV
DNI or NIE (valid and with work permit in Spain). If you do not have a NIE, please attach a statement that you commit to take the necessary steps to obtain a work and residence permit in Spain.
The deadline to submit the required documentation is 01/01/2026
Selection process:
In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
Additional comments In ICRA we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities and equality of opportunity and treatment is promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, creating a context favorable to diversity and to eradicate any type of direct or indirect discrimination based on age criteria (within the limits set by the Workers’ Statute), marital status, racial or ethnic origin, social status, religion or convictions, political tendency, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender expression, sexual characteristics, union membership or not, because of language, disability or because of sex, including any unfavorable treatment dispensed for the exercise of conciliation rights or co-responsibility of family and work life.
Recruitment will be carried out as provided for in Article 15 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/1995 of 24 March passing the text of the Workers’ Statute Act, in accordance with the provisions of Article 2 of Royal Decree 2720/98 of 18 December (B.O.E. 8 January 1999), Act nº 12/2001 of July 9 (B.O.E. 10 July) and concordant regulations.
The principle of equality between men and women is taken into account, in accordance with Article 14 of the Spanish Constitution, the EU Directive of 9 February 1976 and the provisions of the Agreement of the Council of Ministers of March 4, 2005, passing the Plan for gender equality in the General State Administration.
Universal accessibility for persons with disabilities is taken into account, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 1 of Act nº 51/2003 of 2 December on equal opportunities, and 7% of vacancies are reserved provided the candidates pass the selection processes and are able to accredit disability and compatibility in performing the tasks so that we will progressively reach 2% of the total workforce.
Ensures effective compliance with the rights to equal treatment and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and identity, gender expression or sexual characteristics of LGBTI people in the ICRA workplace, in accordance with Royal Decree 1026/ 2024, of October 8, which develops the planned set of measures for equality and non-discrimination of LGBTI people in companies.
Basic information on Data Protection Responsible: Fundació Institut Català de Recerca de l’Aigua (ICRA); Purpose: The selection of candidates for current and future jobs offered by our organization; Rights: You have the right to access, rectify and delete the data, as well as other rights indicated in the additional information; Additional information: You can consult the additional and detailed information on Data Protection on our website: http://www.icra.cat/politica-de-privacidad
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Country Spain Geofield
Emili Grahit 101, H2O Building, Science and Technology Park of the University of Girona
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Organisation/Company Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Research Field Environmental science Geosciences » Geology Biological sciences » Biology Physics Mathematics Engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 1 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2026 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 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB
Job location: ICRA – Catalan Institute for Water Research, Girona (Spain)
Number of positions available: 1
Expected start: 01/02/2026
Expected duration of the contract: 12 months
This offer and contract are subject to obtaining the corresponding financing (Project pending Resolution), that the financial funds are available and to the effective start of the Project.
OFFER DESCRIPTION
The Research Support and Knowledge Transfer Unit at ICRA is seeking to recruit a technician specialising in hydrology, specifically in numerical hydrological modelling and hydrological field measurements.
The successful candidate will work on competitive research projects and knowledge transfer contracts involving hydrology-related tasks and, whenever possible, will lead projects of this type.
KEY DUTIES
The main duties of the person joining the Research Support Unit will include:
Numerical modelling of surface and groundwater hydrology using SWAT+ or similar models.
Analysis of environmental data series (e.g. meteorological and hydrological data).Hydrological field measurements (e.g. piezometers, river discharge measurements).
Environmental sciences, geology, biology, physics, mathematics, engineering or related fields.
Qualifications and Education Level:
Advanced Vocational Training (CFGS/FPII), Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD.
Skills:
– Programming skills in Python.
– Basic knowledge of numerical modelling (calibration techniques, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis).
– Advanced knowledge of hydrological modelling using SWAT+ or similar tools.
– Basic knowledge of database-based method implementation.
Required Languages:
Required Experience:
At least 24 months of experience in a research centre
Advanced knowledge of numerical modelling and specific experience using the SWAT+ model
Languages ENGLISH
Languages CATALAN
Languages SPANISH
Research Field Environmental scienceBiological sciences » BiologyEngineeringMathematicsGeosciences » GeologyPhysics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4
Additional Information Working conditions : Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.
International Environment : The opportunity to join a prestigious international research institution and become a member of a young and growing team.
Continuous training
in a high-quality environment.
Selection process APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE & PROCESS
All Applications must be contain:
CV
DNI or NIE (valid and with work permit in Spain). If you do not have a NIE, please attach a statement that you commit to take the necessary steps to obtain a work and residence permit in Spain.
The deadline to submit the required documentation is 01/01/2026
Selection process:
In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
Additional comments In ICRA we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities and equality of opportunity and treatment is promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, creating a context favorable to diversity and to eradicate any type of direct or indirect discrimination based on age criteria (within the limits set by the Workers’ Statute), marital status, racial or ethnic origin, social status, religion or convictions, political tendency, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender expression, sexual characteristics, union membership or not, because of language, disability or because of sex, including any unfavorable treatment dispensed for the exercise of conciliation rights or co-responsibility of family and work life.
Recruitment will be carried out as provided for in Article 15 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/1995 of 24 March passing the text of the Workers’ Statute Act, in accordance with the provisions of Article 2 of Royal Decree 2720/98 of 18 December (B.O.E. 8 January 1999), Act nº 12/2001 of July 9 (B.O.E. 10 July) and concordant regulations.
The principle of equality between men and women is taken into account, in accordance with Article 14 of the Spanish Constitution, the EU Directive of 9 February 1976 and the provisions of the Agreement of the Council of Ministers of March 4, 2005, passing the Plan for gender equality in the General State Administration.
Universal accessibility for persons with disabilities is taken into account, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 1 of Act nº 51/2003 of 2 December on equal opportunities, and 7% of vacancies are reserved provided the candidates pass the selection processes and are able to accredit disability and compatibility in performing the tasks so that we will progressively reach 2% of the total workforce.
Ensures effective compliance with the rights to equal treatment and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and identity, gender expression or sexual characteristics of LGBTI people in the ICRA workplace, in accordance with Royal Decree 1026/ 2024, of October 8, which develops the planned set of measures for equality and non-discrimination of LGBTI people in companies.
Basic information on Data Protection Responsible: Fundació Institut Català de Recerca de l’Aigua (ICRA); Purpose: The selection of candidates for current and future jobs offered by our organization; Rights: You have the right to access, rectify and delete the data, as well as other rights indicated in the additional information; Additional information: You can consult the additional and detailed information on Data Protection on our website: http://www.icra.cat/politica-de-privacidad
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) Country Spain Geofield
Emili Grahit 101, H2O Building, Science and Technology Park of the University of Girona
#J-18808-Ljbffr