Expression of interest: Talent César Nombela 2026 (Experienced Researcher)

Role Overview:
Are you a researcher in water related topics looking forward to joining a research institute leading in wastewater treatment, nature-based solutions, membrane technologies, bioelectrochemical technologies, water reuse, water quality, economic and institutional analysis, ecotoxicology, antibiotic resistance, algae and cyanobacteria identification and monitoring, cyanotoxin bioremediation or microbial ecology? IMDEA Water Institute is looking for an experienced researcher. The candidate selected in this process will have the opportunity to be presented as a further candidate for the upcoming call “Talent César Nombela 2026” (regional Call for the attraction of research talent to be incorporated into research organizations of the Community of Madrid, Spain).

Responsibilities:
The selected researcher will conduct research under real scenarios, implementing their knowledge and widening their expertise in the areas of interest of IMDEA Water Institute.

Requirements:
- Hold a PhD on the date between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2023.
- Have had a paid professional relationship with foreign research entities for at least two years within the last five years.
- Not have had a contract of more than one year's duration under Article 22 of Law 14/2011 of 1 June 2011 (doctoral researcher contract).

Qualifications:
- PhD or equivalent in Environmental science » Water science, Biological sciences » Other, Chemistry » Other, Economics » Other, or Environmental science » Ecology.
- Excellent proficiency in Spanish and English.
- 4 - 10 years of research experience in relevant fields.

What They Offer:
- Full-time employment contract for 5 years.
- Funding covering the researcher's salary.
- Additional funding to cover research expenses associated with the proposed research line.
- Access to high-tech infrastructures and experimental pilot plants for real-world research in wastewater treatment and reuse.