Technical Support Officer in Marine Biology – CORALART Project (Ref. 2026_27_I)

Description

Offer Description: The University of La Laguna invites applications for one Technical Support Officer position within the CORALART project, “Assessment and mitigation of the impact of artisanal fishing on mesophotic coral ecosystems in the Canary Islands”. The successful candidate will provide technical support for the reception, registration, acclimation, maintenance and laboratory monitoring of mesophotic corals recovered or incidentally caught during fishing activities. Duties include monitoring environmental parameters and managing databases, specimen records and images. The role also involves supporting coordination with fishers and fishers’ associations, monitoring participatory records of incidental catches, managing sampling kits, and preparing technical and science communication materials. The position is based at the Department of Animal Biology, Soil Science and Geology, University of La Laguna, Spain, under the supervision of Adriana Rodríguez Hernández. Work will be carried out on site, with activities at other locations when required. This is an open-ended, part-time employment contract of 25 hours per week. The expected starting date is 1 November 2026, subject to the final award decision. Gross annual salary: EUR 23,333.40, paid in 12 monthly instalments. The project is funded through the Fundación Biodiversidad’s 2025 Pleamar Programme call, co-financed by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). Requirements: Research Field Biological sciences Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications The following qualifications and experience will be assessed as selection merits: • Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Marine Sciences. • Master’s degree in Marine Biology or a related field. • Experience in the culture, maintenance and acclimation of corals, cnidarians or other marine invertebrates under laboratory conditions. • Experience in basic biological/physiological monitoring of marine organisms and laboratory data management. • Experience in marine conservation projects, artisanal fisheries, fishers’ associations or participatory recording of incidental catches. • Experience in science communication, environmental education or the preparation of technical and outreach materials. • Experience in photogrammetry techniques applied to deep-water corals. • Driving licence and availability of a privately owned vehicle for work-related travel. These merits will be assessed according to the scoring system published in the official call. Specific Requirements Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification and a valid driving licence. No nationality restriction applies. Recruitment of non-EU nationals is subject to obtaining the necessary authorisation to reside and work in Spain. Foreign qualifications are subject to the recognition or equivalence requirements specified in the official call. Applications may be admitted before recognition or equivalence has been obtained, but the required credential must be provided before the employment contract can be formalised. Applicants must also satisfy the general eligibility requirements set out in section 3 of the official call. Spanish is the official language of the selection procedure. Certain supporting documents may be submitted in English, as specified in the call. Research Field Biological sciences Additional Information: Website for additional job details https://sede.ull.es/ecivilis-site/bulletinBoard/showBulletin/68185:1

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Source: euraxess.ec.europa.eu