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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Research Support Specialist Technician (2026PILIFRUA174) - **Company:** Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona - **Location:** Barcelona, Spain - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Data Processing - **Published:** October 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/research-support-specialist-technician-2026pilifrua174--spain--ef4267d4b8f2ea42777fd1b65d38f5caa ## About the Role * Training Certificate (FP2), Intermediate Training Certificate, Upper Secondary Education (Baccalaureate), or higher qualification. * A Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Archaeology, or an equivalent field will be considered an asset, as will a Master's Degree in Bioarchaeology or an equivalent qualification. IT Skills * Proficiency in basic database management software. * Proficiency in Isodat 2.0 software for processing data from IRMS equipment and/or similar systems. * Knowledge of the processing, validation, and visualization of geochemical and isotopic data using statistical and/or data-processing software. Languages Professional Experience * Demonstrated experience in geochemical laboratory work and clean-room sample preparation, including cleaning, digestion, and/or chemical separation procedures. * Experience in the processing and analysis of geological, biogenic, modern, or archaeological samples, and participation in national and international research projects. Additional Requirements * Knowledge of elemental and isotopic geochemistry applied to the analysis of carbonate and/or biogenic samples. * Knowledge of the analytical principles, calibration procedures, standards, and quality control associated with ICP-MS, MC-ICP-MS, and IRMS. * Experience in the development and implementation of laboratory protocols, as well as authorship of scientific publications at national and international level, will be considered an asset. Eligibility criteria Academic record - 30 Higher-level professional training (FP2), middle-grade training cycle, bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification: 10; Grau generic: 10; Grau de l'specialitat: 20; Generic Master: 5; Master of specialization: 10; Computer Knowledge - 20 Office knowledge: ends at 5; Specific programming knowledge: ends at 15 Languages - 15 Castellà C2: 4; Català C1: 4; English B2: 7, English B1: 4 Work experience - 20 Experience in academic field: finals to 10; Experience in business: end to 10 Other requirements - 15 Experience in operating geochemical equipment and analysis of elemental concentrations and isotopes: end to 15 ## Description Organisation/Company Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Department Research Management/Strategic Projects Research Field Geosciences » Geology History » Archaeology Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 27 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 18 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number HEU-101088071-READ Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Job position Job offer for a Research Support Specialist Technician (Category 3-L) to join the ERC Consolidator project HEU-101088071-READ. The successful candidate will carry out tasks related to the management, processing, and analysis of biogeochemical samples using ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) and MC-ICP-MS (Multi-Collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry). Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience) Education * Training Certificate (FP2), Intermediate Training Certificate, Upper Secondary Education (Baccalaureate), or higher qualification. * A Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Archaeology, or an equivalent field will be considered an asset, as will a Master's Degree in Bioarchaeology or an equivalent qualification. IT Skills * Proficiency in basic database management software. * Proficiency in Isodat 2.0 software for processing data from IRMS equipment and/or similar systems. * Knowledge of the processing, validation, and visualization of geochemical and isotopic data using statistical and/or data-processing software. Languages Professional Experience * Demonstrated experience in geochemical laboratory work and clean-room sample preparation, including cleaning, digestion, and/or chemical separation procedures. * Experience in the processing and analysis of geological, biogenic, modern, or archaeological samples, and participation in national and international research projects. Additional Requirements * Knowledge of elemental and isotopic geochemistry applied to the analysis of carbonate and/or biogenic samples. * Knowledge of the analytical principles, calibration procedures, standards, and quality control associated with ICP-MS, MC-ICP-MS, and IRMS. * Experience in the development and implementation of laboratory protocols, as well as authorship of scientific publications at national and international level, will be considered an asset. Eligibility criteria Academic record - 30 Higher-level professional training (FP2), middle-grade training cycle, bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification: 10; Grau generic: 10; Grau de l'specialitat: 20; Generic Master: 5; Master of specialization: 10; Computer Knowledge - 20 Office knowledge: ends at 5; Specific programming knowledge: ends at 15 Languages - 15 Castellà C2: 4; Català C1: 4; English B2: 7, English B1: 4 Work experience - 20 Experience in academic field: finals to 10; Experience in business: end to 10 Other requirements - 15 Experience in operating geochemical equipment and analysis of elemental concentrations and isotopes: end to 15 A single curricular phase and if a second interview is necessary, unless, in application of the agreement of February 1, 2019, the court proposes other actions, tests and/or interviews to be carried out. The selection committee reserves the right not to fill this position if no suitable candidate is identified. Programmes: ERC Consolidator -READ - HEU-101088071-READ