IRTA is seeking for a permanent researcher on Aquatic Animal Heath for the Aquaculture Program. The Program covers research and contractual activities across all main disciplines of aquaculture (nutrition, reproduction, health, welfare, zootechnics...), mainly focused on Mediterranean aquatic species of both production and biodiversity relevance, under a perspective of climate change threats and One Health context. The researcher will be working in a multidisciplinary environment, oriented research towards solving problems and creating innovative approaches and solutions for aquatic species, fish and shellfish, both of production and environment importance. The Researcher will also interact with other IRTAs research programs, mainly Continental and Marine Waters and Animal Health focused on environmental monitoring, food security and epidemiological studies. The work will focus on diagnostics, epidemiology, and risk analysis of relevant pathogens (listed, no listed and emergent) affecting Mediterranean aquatic species. It will also include functional in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo studies. Head of the Program: Dr Enric Gisbert Job location: IRTA la Rapita Full time position: 37.5 h/week Terms of appointment: permanent position or IRTA Consolida (tenure track) position subject to the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Gross Annual salary: to be resolved according to the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Employee Benefits: 22 vacation days, 3 days of family & work conciliation, 45h of personal days, Friday afternoon off, Compressed Summer schedule from 15/06 to 15/09, Conciliation schedule. Tasks and Responsibilities: Participate in IRTAs research, incorporating the aquatic health component, providing diagnostic, functional test and risk analysis tools for their projects and contracts. Apply, maintain, and update the diagnostic gold standards of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), the Animal Health Law of the European commission and the corresponding at national and regional level. Act as IRTAs research representative in front of the competent heath authorities and reference laboratories regarding disease reporting on diagnostic and case studies. Identify public calls and apply for funding (national and international level) and execute research on historical and current aquatic diseases affecting species of interest and public health. Lead the correct maintenance, updating and improvement of the pathology database and registry of the Program (meta data, histological specimens collection, bacterial strain collection, diagnostic SOPs, etc.). Active communication and networking along the value chain (research groups and all stakeholders) to generate collaborative scenarios and funding opportunities. Promote fluid and transparent communication and dissemination regarding research results, both internally and externally, including relevant stakeholders and policymakers, while honoring the o