TRANSIT field technician – Basque Country


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The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) is looking for a motivated field technician to work on the international project TRANSIT. The main aim is to collect data on plant-animal interactions, pollinator behavior, and plant reproductive success. The start date will be April 2022 with a duration of 3 months.

TRANSIT field technician – Basque Country

We are looking for a field technician to record data on plant animal interactions, collect insect specimens and record plant reproductive success in the area of Gorbea Natural Park. The candidate should have a strong background in field work and plant identification. Insect identification is an asset. We are looking for an individual who can lead data collection for a 3-month period as well as store samples and organize material in the lab at BC3 headquarters in Leioa, Bizkaia.

Key responsibilities:

  1. Collaborate in leading field campaigns in natural ecosystems to record plant-animal interactions
  2. Collaborate in initial treatment of insect samples in the laboratory
  3. Collaborate in initial identification of different insects

 Main requirements:

  1. BsC in Biology or related field.
  2. A good physical condition, in order to carry out field campaigns.
  3. Drivers license.
  4. Plant identification knowledge.
  5. Previous experience in carrying out field work for research projects in terrestrial ecosystems.

Term of contract

The position will be for a period of 3 months in 2022.

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.

As a HR Excellence awarded institution, BC3 is committed to conciliate research-academic requirements and family duties. BC3 is particularly concerned with creating equality opportunities for people. Women with relevant qualifications are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the position.

Application procedure:

Those interested should include in their request:

  1. A curriculum vitae

Deadline

15th March 2021 (CET 17:00).

Informal enquiries can be made to ainhoa.magrach@bc3research.org. All information received during this process will be handled confidentially.

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