Organisation/Company: FUNDACIÓN IMDEA AGUA
Research Field: Economics
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Master Positions
Country: Spain
Application Deadline: 30 Apr 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Offer Starting Date: 27 Mar 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? NextGenerationEU
Reference Number: CNS2022-135132
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
We are looking for a predoctoral modeller with a background in hydrological modelling and mathematical programming (Python, GAMS, similar) to work on the NATURA project (Grant, with reference CNS2022-135132, funded by MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 and by the European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR). Knowledge on mathematical programming optimization (PMP, PMAUP, LP) and hydrological modelling (SWAT, HEC-HMS) is a plus. The researcher will work on hydroeconomic modelling, in close collaboration with senior researchers; and will also support the project management tasks in the group. Working language will be English.
The purpose of the contract is to carry out a doctoral thesis.
Requirements
* Proven quantitative background (economics, engineering, physics, mathematics) and applications to hydroeconomics.
Applicants must submit the following documentation:
* Curriculum Vitae (Spanish or English). The CV must be attached using the IMDEA Water template. CVs in any other format will not be accepted.
* Cover letter (in Spanish or English) from the candidate presenting his/her candidacy and merits and including his/her personal motivation. IMPORTANT: INCLUDE AT THE TOP OF THIS LETTER THE AVERAGE MARK OF THE MASTER'S DEGREE AND BACHELOR'S DEGREE. Failure to include the average marks will be grounds for exclusion from the selection process.
* Other relevant documentation: Supporting documents of merits.
Languages: ENGLISH Level: Good
Research Field: Economics
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Employment contract full-time: 37.5 hours/week
Duration: Maximum 3 years + 1. Type of contract: Pre-doctoral contract - The selected candidate must meet the requirements set out in art. 21 of Law 14/2011, of 1 June, on Science, Technology and Innovation.
Eligibility criteria
* Master's degree, based on its relevance for the job and average mark; other relevant training.
* Digital competences in relevant software: Python, R, GAMS, HEC-HMS, SWAT.
* Bachelor’s degree, based on its relevance for the job and average mark.
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