Your first job at IRTA
Discover opportunities, first professional experiences, and internships.
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Who are we?
We are more than a thousand professionals from around forty nationalities and multiple disciplines, working across Catalonia and connected with all five continents to tackle the main challenges in food systems.
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What do we do?
We promote research, innovation, and knowledge transfer to foster sustainability and resilience in the agri-food sector, promoting safe food and healthy nutrition.
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Work on the challenges that will define the future:
At IRTA, you won’t just find a job, you’ll be part of the solution to global food challenges:
- Climate change is a reality
- Food systems significantly impact planetary boundaries
- Health is a global issue
- Digitalization is transforming the way we live
- Globalization affects food self-sufficiency
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Whatever your profile, you can help transform the future of food.
IRTA
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Scientific research:
If you are passionate about generating knowledge in fields such as biology, veterinary science, or agronomy, you can pursue a PhD, postdoctoral research, or develop your career as a researcher.
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PhD:
Below you will find different grants for pursuing a PhD, with direct access to funding organizations.
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Data and technology:
Apply artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and data analysis to real challenges in the agri-food sector.
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Laboratory and field work:
Collaborate on experiments in laboratories, fields, farms, or aquaculture facilities, with direct research impact.
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Projects, innovation, and transfer:
Work in R&D project management, knowledge transfer, funding opportunity scouting, business development, and scientific communication.
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Corporate departments:
Develop your career in areas such as HR, finance, IT, or communication, supporting a scientific and innovative environment.
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Internships:
Options to start your career path and gain experience within the organization. practiquesestudiants@irta.cat