Publication date: 6 November 2025
Deadline: 10 December 2025
The Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) is looking for a senior technician to support a research project focused on advancing our understanding of atmospheric mineral dust and its influence on the Earth’s climate system.
The role involves contributing to field and laboratory activities aimed at quantifying the mineralogy, chemical composition, particle number size distribution (PNSD), optical properties, and radiative effects of Saharan dust in key outflow regions.
The candidate will contribute to the installation and maintenance of the instruments and data collection during the 2-year measurement campaign. The instruments will be installed at three sites in Spain, namely: Montsec (Àger, Catalunya), Sierra Nevada (Granada) and Izaña (Tenerife).
What we are looking for
- Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Meteorology, Engineering, or a related field, or, Advanced Vocational Training qualification (Higher-Level Technician) - Professional experience
The selected candidate is not expected to have prior specialization in atmospheric science or atmospheric aerosol particles research, as training will be provided during the course of the project.However, previous experience or familiarity with scientific instrumentation, aerosol measurements, or environmental data acquisition will be considered an advantage. The position is suitable for a motivated individual eager to develop technical and research skills in the field of atmospheric observations and climate studies. - Competences:
- Basic understanding of physical or environmental measurement principles.
- Ability to learn the operation, calibration, and maintenance of atmospheric and laboratory instruments (e.g., nephelometers, photometers, HI-VOL samplers).
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems and basic data management.
- Willingness to acquire skills in data processing, analysis, and visualization using software tools such as Python, MATLAB, or R.
- Capacity to follow experimental protocols, record procedures, and ensure data quality and traceability.
- Interest in fieldwork and the ability to assist in the preparation, setup, and execution of measurement campaigns
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
- Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate with researchers and technical staff.
- Responsibility and commitment to the accurate execution of experimental and technical tasks.
- Adaptability and a proactive attitude toward learning new methods and technologies.
- Capacity to work independently under supervision once trained.
Working conditions
- Contract duration: 36 months
- Estimated annual gross salary: Competitive, in accordance with CSIC regulations, including applicable social security and benefits.
- Target start date: 1 February 2026
How to apply?
Those interested may email their CV and motivation letter to Marco Pandolfi at marco.pandolfi@idaea.csic.es, adding “DUSTPRO contract” to the email subject.
Deadline: 10 December 2025
