PhD position on risk assessment for rice production

Organisation/Company

IDAEA-CSIC

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology
Chemistry » Organic chemistry
Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine
Environmental science » Earth science
Agricultural sciences » Soil science

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

15 Feb 2024 – 14:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

31 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are offering a 3- or 4-year PhD position to work on the EU-funded project System-based Environmental Risk Assessment (SYBERAC). This thesis will be supervised by Dr. Ana López-Antia from the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) . The project aims to enhance the sustainability of rice production by developing strategies to assess the risks of pesticides used in this crop on biota, employing bats and birds as sentinel organisms. To achieve this goal, we will assess both the direct effects produced by chemical exposure on bats and birds, as well as the indirect effects on populations resulting, for instance, from the reduction of food and habitat. Additionally, we will explore alternative management measures focused on reducing pesticide use and/or mitigating their effects while maintaining crop productivity.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Chemistry » Organic chemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Environmental science » Earth science

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Agricultural sciences » Soil science

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

We welcome applicants with an MSc degree in biology, veterinary medicine, environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, chemistry, or a related field.

Previous laboratory and/or field experience is not required but valued. 

Specific Requirements

Candidates with experience in both wildlife fieldwork and analytical chemistry laboratory work will have an advantage. Proficiency in GIS and R programs will also be highly valued.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Internal Application form(s) needed
PhD Position_SYBERAC_rice.pdf
English
(129.75 KB – PDF)
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Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://www.idaea.csic.es/job-offer/phd-position-on-risk-assessment-for-rice-pr…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

IDAEA-CSIC

Country

Spain

City

Barcelona

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Catalonia

City

Barcelona

Website

https://www.idaea.csic.es/

Street

Jordi Girona, 18-26

Postal Code

08034

STATUS: EXPIRED