The ERC-funded project Digitalization for Environmental Justice and Biocultural Diversity (DIVERSE) is seeking a Research Support Staff position in Databases and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Role Overview

The selected candidate will play a central role in the development and implementation of the project’s data infrastructure and analytical framework. Working closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Beatriz Rodríguez-Labajos, and an interdisciplinary research team, the candidate will contribute to global-scale data integration and spatial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a relational database (PostgreSQL/PostGIS)
• Coordinate data integration across multiple research work packages
• Conduct global GIS and spatial analysis on digital divides
• Support data collection, including web-based and survey data
• Contribute to scientific publications and project dissemination

Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field
• Strong experience with SQL and PostgreSQL (PostGIS desirable)
• Proven skills in GIS and spatial data analysis
• Experience with R and/or Python
• Interest in environmental justice, political ecology, or related fields

Contract Details

• Location: Barcelona (UPF Ciutadella Campus)
• Duration: 2 years (extendable to 3)
• Start date: May 2026 (preferred)
• Salary: Approx. €36,000 gross/year

Application Process

Call reference CPIS-PSR-2026-01

Applicants must submit:

• CV
• Motivation letter
• Recommendation letter and referees
• Database project portfolio
• Academic credentials

📅 Application deadline: April 12, 2026
Apply via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/181553

For inquiries, please contact: [email protected]