Postdoctoral researcher in gas emission monitoring,...
IRTA
We are looking for a Postdoctoral researcher in gas emission monitoring, modelling and mitigation strategies to join the Sustainability in Biosystems Program team, based in Torre Marimon (Caldes de Montbui). We offer the opportunity to be part of an organization with a dynamic, collaborative work environment focused on professional development.
The selected candidate will join the Monitoring Research Line and will contribute to cutting-edge research in circular and sustainable agriculture, with a specific focus on monitoring and modelling of greenhouse gas emissions. The selected candidate will contribute directly to IRTA's strategic scientific challenges, especially in terms of improving sustainability of the agrifood sector, and address broader sustainability goals in Catalunya and beyond, under current climatic and resource constraints.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Lead the research activities within the framework of the LIFE Odyssey project Odour and greenhouse gas mitigation through smart systems for emissions control in wastewater treatment plants.
Participate in leading and conduct research on monitoring, assessment and modelling of gas emissions, including greenhouse gases, ammonia, and other gaseous pollutants, across the agri-food sector and other relevant environmental systems (i.e. wastewater treatment plants).
Evaluate, develop and implement mitigation and abatement strategies to reduce gaseous emissions in agricultural systems, including livestock housing, manure management and processing facilities, and crop fields.
Contribute to the supervision of junior researchers, PhD candidates and technical staff involved in experimental, modelling and data analysis activities.
Support the identification of future research opportunities and contribute scientifically to new project ideas under the supervision of senior researchers.
Required qualifications and experience
PhD in Agronomy, Environmental sciences, Soil science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Practical experience on gas measurement equipment operation and sampling procedures in different environmental contexts.
Experience in designing and conducting field, pilot and/or laboratory experiments, particularly related to emission monitoring and environmental impacts of agricultural, livestock and manure management practices.
Strong knowledge of greenhouse gas and ammonia emission quantification methodologies, including IPCC guidelines and modelling approaches for agricultural systems (livestock production, manure management and treatment, crop production, etc.), with experience in models such as DAYCENT, DAISY, ANCA, ANIPRO, Biomethane Tracer, and UNICO.
Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and communicate results to both scientific and practical stakeholders.
Relevant publication record, particularly in the area of emission monitoring and modelling.
Advanced knowledge of English.
Strong teamwork skills, ability to adapt to multidisciplinary environments and a focus on professional growth and development.
Desirable requirements
Familiarity with Mediterranean agricultural systems, circular agriculture and sustainability issues.
Knowledge of best available technologies (BAT) and their application within agricultural and livestock production systems to improve environmental performance and resource efficiency.
Knowledge on Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) frameworks for greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions in integrated crop-livestock systems, integrating emission measurement technologies, data acquisition platforms, process-based models, remote sensing, and life cycle assessment (LCA) approaches to support environmental monitoring, emissions quantification and verification, and climate mitigation strategies.
Experience or knowledge in the application of remote sensing technologies for environmental and emissions monitoring
Experience with atmospheric dispersion models or emission estimation tools such as WindTrax.
Knowledge of statistical analytical skills (e.g., R, or similar).
Knowledge of Catalan and Spanish is valued.
Driving licence.
Advantages of joining our team:
Contract: postdoctoral contract for 3 years.
37.5 hour workweek, with Friday afternoons off
Intensive work schedule from 15/06 to 15/09
23 vacation days
3 days of family & work conciliation
45 hours of personal days
Remote work 6 workdays per month
Flexible Schedule for a good work-life balance.
Continuous training and professional growth opportunities.
Please know that if you are the chosen candidate and you are from a country which does not belong to the UE, IRTA’s People Department will support you to get the residence and working permits.
Instructions to Apply
If you wish to be considered for this position and believe you meet the requirements, please submit your application through the form available at the bottom of this page.
Equal treatment and equal opportunities are guaranteed for all candidates in the selection process, avoiding stereotypes, bias or barriers linked to gender, sexual orientation, origin, age, ideology, or any other potentially discriminatory condition. The organization also ensures inclusion commitment toward vulnerable groups, and the first round of the selection process is reserved for candidates with functional diversity.
Selection Process:
Curricular assessment: The candidate’s qualifications and merits will be evaluated according to the criteria established in the job offer.
Interview(s): These will be conducted by a Selection Committee to assess the candidate’s suitability in terms of professional experience and competencies.
Additional tests (if applicable): Depending on the position profile and the needs of the process, specific competency-based tests and/or a psychometric test may be included in order to more accurately assess the suitability of the candidates.
Start of contract: November 2026 (approximately)
Busquem un/a investigador/a postdoctoral en monitoratge, modelització i estratègies de mitigació de les emissions de gasos per incorporar-se a l'equip del Programa de Sostenibilitat en Biosistemes, amb seu a Torre Marimon (Caldes de Montbui) . Oferim l'oportunitat de formar part d'una organització amb un entorn de treball dinàmic i col·laboratiu, orientat al desenvolupament professional.
La persona seleccionada s'incorporarà a la Línia de Recerca en Monitoratge i contribuirà a la recerca d'avantguarda en agricultura circular i sostenible, amb un enfocament específic en el monitoratge i la modelització de les emissions de gasos amb efecte d'hivernacle. La seva feina contribuirà directament als reptes científics estratègics de l'IRTA, especialment en la millora de la sostenibilitat del sector agroalimentari, i donarà resposta a objectius més amplis de sostenibilitat a Catalunya i més enllà, en el context de les actuals limitacions climàtiques i de recursos.
Funcions i responsabilitats:
Liderar les activitats de recerca en el marc del projecte LIFE Odyssey: Odour and greenhouse gas mitigation through smart systems for emissions control in wastewater treatment plants .
Participar en el lideratge i dur a terme activitats de recerca sobre el monitoratge, l'avaluació i la modelització de les emissions gasoses, incloent-hi els gasos amb efecte d'hivernacle, l'amoníac i altres contaminants gasosos, tant en el sector agroalimentari com en altres sistemes ambientals rellevants (com ara les plantes de tractament d'aigües residuals).
Avaluar, desenvolupar i implementar estratègies de mitigació i reducció de les emissions gasoses en sistemes agrícoles, incloent-hi els allotjaments ramaders, la gestió i el tractament de les dejeccions ramaderes, així com els conreus.
Contribuir a la supervisió de personal investigador júnior, doctorands/es i personal tècnic implicat en activitats experimentals, de modelització i d'anàlisi de dades.
Donar suport a la identificació de noves oportunitats de recerca i contribuir científicament al desenvolupament de noves propostes de projectes, sota la supervisió de personal investigador sènior.
Requisits i experiència:
Doctorat en Agronomia, Ciències Ambientals, Ciència del Sòl, Enginyeria Química o un àmbit relacionat.
Experiència pràctica en l'ús d'equips de mesura de gasos i en procediments de mostreig en diferents contextos ambientals.
Experiència en el disseny i l'execució d'experiments de camp, a escala pilot i/o de laboratori, especialment relacionats amb el monitoratge d'emissions i l'avaluació dels impactes ambientals de les pràctiques agrícoles, ramaderes i de gestió de les dejeccions ramaderes.
Sòlids coneixements sobre metodologies de quantificació d'emissions de gasos amb efecte d'hivernacle i d'amoníac, incloent-hi les directrius de l'IPCC i els enfocaments de modelització aplicats als sistemes agrícoles (producció ramadera, gestió i tractament de dejeccions, producció de cultius, etc.), amb experiència en models com DAYCENT, DAISY, ANCA, ANIPRO, Biomethane Tracer i UNICO.
Capacitat per treballar en equips interdisciplinaris i comunicar els resultats tant a la comunitat científica com als agents del sector.
Trajectòria rellevant de publicacions científiques, especialment en l'àmbit del monitoratge i la modelització d'emissions.
Nivell avançat d'anglès.
Bones competències de treball en equip, capacitat d'adaptació a entorns multidisciplinaris i orientació al creixement i al desenvolupament professional.
Mèrits addicionals:
Coneixement dels sistemes agrícoles mediterranis, de l'agricultura circular i dels reptes relacionats amb la sostenibilitat.
Coneixement de best available technologies (BAT) i de la seva aplicació als sistemes de producció agrícola i ramadera per millorar el rendiment ambiental i l'eficiència en l'ús dels recursos.
Coneixement dels marcs de Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) de les emissions de gasos amb efecte d'hivernacle i d'amoníac en sistemes integrats agricultura-ramaderia, integrant tecnologies de mesura d'emissions, plataformes d'adquisició de dades, models basats en processos, teledetecció i metodologies life cycle assessment (LCA), amb l'objectiu de donar suport al monitoratge ambiental, la quantificació i verificació d'emissions i les estratègies de mitigació del canvi climàtic.
Experiència o coneixements en l'aplicació de tecnologies de teledetecció per al monitoratge ambiental i de les emissions.
Experiència amb models de dispersió atmosfèrica o eines d'estimació d'emissions, com ara WindTrax.
Coneixements d'anàlisi estadística, amb domini d'eines com R o programes similars.
Es valorarà el coneixement del català i del castellà.
Permís de conduir.
Avantatges d’unir-se al nostre equip:
Contracte: postdoctoral amb una duració de 3 anys.
Jornada de 37,5 hores setmanals, amb divendres a la tarda lliure
Horari intensiu del 15/06 al 15/09
23 dies de vacances
3 dies de conciliació familiar i laboral
45 hores de dies personals
Teletreball 6 dies laborables al mes
Horari flexible per afavorir l’equilibri entre vida laboral i personal
Formació contínua i oportunitats de creixement professional
Si la persona seleccionada prové d’un país que no pertany a la UE, el Departament de Persones de l’IRTA donarà suport en l’obtenció dels permisos de residència i treball.
Es garanteix la igualtat de tracte i d’oportunitats per a totes les persones candidates durant el procés de selecció, evitant estereotips, biaixos o barreres relacionades amb el gènere, l’orientació sexual, l’origen, l’edat, la ideologia o qualsevol altra condició potencialment discriminatòria. L’organització també garanteix el compromís amb la inclusió de col·lectius vulnerables, i la primera fase del procés de selecció està reservada a persones candidates amb diversitat funcional.
Procés de selecció
Valoració curricular: s’avaluaran les qualificacions i mèrits segons els criteris establerts a l’oferta.
Entrevista/s: realitzades per un Comitè de Selecció per avaluar l’adequació del perfil professional i les competències.
Proves addicionals (si escau): segons el perfil de la posició i les necessitats del procés, es podran incloure proves específiques per competències i/o una prova psicomètrica.
Inici del contracte: Novembre 2026 (aproximadament).
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