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Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Postdoctoral Researcher (2026DILIFRUA119) Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Spain

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Ecology

Funding

Available

Deadline

Nov 29, 2026

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Spain

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Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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Keywords

Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
Biogeography
Earth Science
Paleoecology
R Programming
International Collaboration

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About this position

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is offering a full-time postdoctoral researcher position within the Department of Animal Biology, Plant Biology and Ecology. The post is associated with the ERC-funded Horizon Europe project TIME-LINES (Reference 101045309 / ERC CoG 2021-101045309) and is based at UAB in Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain.

The successful candidate will work in biology and environmental science, with a strong focus on biogeography and palaeoecological topics. The position is ideal for a researcher who already holds a PhD and who can contribute to an interdisciplinary and international team. Previous experience in R is highly desirable, and the post also values a strong publication record, especially in relevant areas of ecology and environmental research.

The appointment offers a gross annual salary of 32,000 € and is a temporary, full-time post. The expected starting date is approximately January 2027. The selection process includes criteria covering academic record, relevant research experience, motivation, and interview performance, with particular emphasis on palaeoecological expertise, position-related skills, and collaborative interdisciplinary experience.

Applicants must have a finalized PhD in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field, and should be proficient in English. Candidates should also be willing to travel for conferences and fieldwork and be committed to supporting an inclusive, well-functioning research environment. Shortlisted applicants are expected to interview via Teams within about 2 weeks/21 days after the application deadline.

Applications must be submitted through the official UAB selection portal at https://seleccio.uab.cat/. The deadline is 29 November 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Madrid). Candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible, and applications not submitted through the portal will not be considered.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, with the PhD already finalised. Proficiency in English is required. Previous experience in R is highly encouraged. Candidates should have a publication record appropriate to their career stage, particularly in biogeography or palaeoecological topics, and demonstrate the ability and commitment to work both independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary, international team. Willingness to travel for conferences and fieldwork is required, as is the ability to contribute to an inclusive and productive research environment.

How to apply

Prepare one integrated PDF application and submit it through https://seleccio.uab.cat/. Include 'TIME-LINES Postdoc' in the subject line if emailing documents, and use the official form because applications not submitted through the portal will not be considered.

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