We are currently seeking a Researcher in Economy to join our Agrifood Economics Program team located in Castelldefels (CREDA), offering a great opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment within our organization.

We invite applications from motivated candidates with relevant research experience and passion to conduct research and innovation activities on socioeconomic analysis of issues related to the production, processing, and consumption of food products as well as the interactions of food system with natural resources and the environment.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Actively contribute to uptake R+D+I economic funds from both public institutions (competitive calls) and private agreements within the Agro-food sector.
• Write scientific papers and reports based on the research activity as well as to participate in technology transfer and/or advice activities addressed to both public and private sectors.
• Develop and maintain contacts with potential users of R+D+i activities along the food-supply chain as well to actively participate in dissemination activities.
• Contribute and collaborate in human capital formation by supervising PhD and master thesis on agro-food economics.

Required qualifications and experience

• PhD in Economics, Applied Economics or Agricultural Economics
• Experience in participating in national and/or European projects from competitive calls
• At least 7 publications in Impact factor journals (JCR, SCOPUS) in the areas of ECONOMICS or AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS being the first or the last author
• Working knowledge of English (Knowledge of Spanish is not compulsory)
• Strong teamwork skills, ability to adapt to multidisciplinary environments and a focus on professional growth and development.

Desirable requirements

• Good knowledge of quantitative methods (econometric models, time series econometric and/or mathematical programming tools) applied to modelling agricultural and food policies and markets.
• Good knowledge of microeconomic theory and agricultural and food policies.
• Experience in using agricultural and food databases at local, regional, national, European and international levels.
• Experience in getting primary information: surveys, questionnaires, deep interviews, Focus groups, etc.
• Catalan and Spanish are valued.

Advantages of joining our team:

• Contract: permanent position or IRTA Consolida (tenure track) position subject to the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
• Gross Annual Salary: to be resolved according to the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
• 37.5 hour workweek, with Friday afternoons off
• Intensive work schedule from 15/06 to 15/09
• 22 vacation days
• 3 days of family & work conciliation
• 45 hours of personal days
• Flexible Schedule for a good work-life balance.
• Continuous training and professional growth opportunities.

Please know that if you are the chosen candidate and you are from a country which does not belong to the UE, IRTA’s People Department will support you to get the residence and working permits.

Instructions to Apply

If you wish to be considered for this position and believe you meet the requirements, please send your CV and motivation letter. 

Equal treatment and opportunities are guaranteed for all candidates in the selection process, avoiding any stereotypes, attitudes, or obstacles based on gender, origin, age, ideology, or other potentially discriminatory conditions. Furthermore, commitments to the inclusion of vulnerable groups are considered, with priority given in the first round to disabled candidates.

Selection Process:

Curricular assessment: The candidate’s qualifications and merits will be evaluated according to the criteria established in the job offer.

 Interview(s): These will be conducted by a Selection Committee to assess the candidate’s suitability in terms of professional experience and competencies.

Additional tests (if applicable): Depending on the position profile and the needs of the process, specific competency-based tests and/or a psychometric test may be included in order to more accurately assess the suitability of the candidates.

Start of contract: End of 2025 or start of 2026(approximately)