AgNUE - PhD - Recognised Researcher R2
PhD opening at CEIGRAM, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Spain
This position is linked to the research line
“Nitrogen fertilisation, GHG mitigation in the Mediterranean region and sustainable agri-food systems”
within the AgNUE project. The successful candidate will join the research team at CEIGRAM, the Centre for the Study and Research of Agricultural and Environmental Risk Management, one of UPM’s research centres, and will take part in
WP1 (Supersites)
as well as related research, training, and knowledge-transfer activities in an international consortium.
The role is research-intensive and includes
fieldwork
,
laboratory work
, data processing, participation in international meetings, and the preparation of scientific articles and reports. The project is especially relevant for candidates interested in
agronomy
,
environmental monitoring
,
greenhouse gas fluxes
, and
sustainable agricultural systems
.
Eligibility highlights:
applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Science, Agronomy, Agro-environmental Engineering, or a closely related area. Strong experience is requested in field measurement of greenhouse gas and nitrogen fluxes, handling large sensor datasets, programming in
R or Python
, GIS mapping (e.g. QGIS), and work in standardized monitoring networks such as ICOS-type systems. High-level English and Spanish, team working ability, experience in international field research, and willingness to travel to supersites in different regions are also important.
Contract and application window:
the post is full-time (37.5 hours/week) and permanent. The application deadline is
21 September 2026 at 14:00 (Europe/Madrid)
. Applicants must email a brief CV (max. 3 pages) and a cover letter (max. 600 words) to
[email protected]
with “AGENUE Researcher” in the subject line.
Research environment:
CEIGRAM offers a collaborative environment within UPM and access to international research networks and training activities for researchers and management staff. This is a strong opportunity for a researcher aiming to contribute to climate-smart agriculture, nitrogen cycling, greenhouse gas mitigation, and data-intensive environmental agronomy.
