Offer Description
The Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) invites applications for a Researcher position (ICP2) within the research line "Pathology of Stranded Cetaceans."
The position is associated with the research project:
"Identification of the Main Threats to the Health and Conservation Status of Protected Marine Megafauna Species in the Canary Islands Demarcation"
Project reference: FB2025-SAFAMAR
The project is funded by the Biodiversity Foundation (Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge – MITECO) and has an execution period until 30 September 2028.
The successful candidate will work at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Institute of Animal Health and Food Safety (IUSA), Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
The SAFAMAR project aims to analyse the impact of anthropogenic activities and identify potential anomalies associated with climate change affecting threatened marine megafauna in the Canary Islands. The research focuses on cetaceans, sea turtles and elasmobranchs, using health studies of stranded or accidentally captured specimens.
The project combines laboratory analyses, ecological and health data integration, statistical analysis and scientific dissemination to generate applied knowledge supporting more effective and sustainable conservation strategies for marine megafauna in the Canary Islands.
Main Responsibilities
The selected candidate will act as Project Manager, supporting the coordination, management and implementation of the IUSA-ULPGC's responsibilities within the SAFAMAR project, under the supervision of the project's management team.
The main responsibilities include:
- Contributing to the design and definition of the specific scope of tasks involving or led by IUSA-ULPGC.
- Coordinating and supporting the execution of scientific and technical activities led by IUSA-ULPGC.
- Coordinating contributions from members of the IUSA-ULPGC research team.
- Preparing scientific and technical deliverables and documentation.
- Supporting the economic justification and administrative management of the project.
- Coordinating relationships with research groups, collaborating organisations and public or private suppliers at local, regional, national and international level.
- Supporting the preparation of procurement and tendering documentation for goods, services and works.
- Managing and contributing to communication, science dissemination and representation activities.
- Participating in regional, national and international meetings, committees, working groups, congresses and seminars.
- Preparing the corresponding minutes, reports and other required documentation.
- Integrating and optimising SAFAMAR activities with other projects and scientific initiatives carried out at IUSA-ULPGC.
- Supporting other activities arising from the implementation and management of the project.
APPLICATION FORM
To participate, you must submit a General Application (Instancia General) through the ULPGC Electronic Headquarters (Sede electrónica de la ULPGC).
To submit your application through the ULPGC Electronic Headquarters, you must have a Natural Person Certificate issued by the FNMT (Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre) or Cl@ve. To request one of these identification systems, you must have a NIE or DNI.
If you are a citizen of another European country, your application must be submitted through the following website:
https://reg.redsara.es/es/
By clicking on "Nuevo registro" (New registration), you will access a page like this.
The section APPLICATION SUBMISSION (PRESENTACIÓN DE SOLICITUDES) reads as follows:
APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Applications must be submitted through the ULPGC Electronic Headquarters via the following link: General Application (Instancia General). In the section DESTINATION UNIT OR DEPARTMENT (UNIDAD U ÓRGANO DE DESTINO) you must indicate: Research Service (Servicio de Investigación) and include the file number shown at the header of this call. Alternatively, applications may be submitted at any of the registration assistance offices, in accordance with Article 16.4 of Law 39/2015.
Applications must be submitted through the ULPGC Electronic Headquarters:
- Via General Application (Instancia General)
- Addressed to: Research Service (Servicio de Investigación)
- File number: 36244/2026
Where to apply
Website: https://administracion.ulpgc.es/catalog/t/936eb1fb-e203-47c1-99f7-ec3250a892d8
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
Research Field
Veterinary science » Veterinary pathology
Education Level
Master's degree or equivalent (MECES 3)
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine.
The position corresponds to the ICP2 Researcher category – Master's degree or equivalent (MECES 3).
Language Requirement
Applicants must have a minimum B2 level of English.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology · Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine · Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science
Additional Information
Benefits
- Contract type: Permanent position linked to a research line/project.
- Working hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
- Working schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:00–15:30.
- Workplace: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Institute of Animal Health and Food Safety (IUSA), Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- Monthly gross salary: €1,886.85.
- Additional salary supplements may be considered depending on project implementation and budget availability.
- Proposed starting date: 16 September 2026.
Eligibility criteria
The maximum score is 100 points, according to the following criteria.
1. Research and/or Professional Experience – Maximum 50 points
The assessment will consider:
- Professional experience in Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) activities in Animal Health: 5 points per year of employment, or proportional scoring by months worked.
- Professional experience in publicly funded competitive research projects in marine animal veterinary pathology: 3 points per year.
- Professional experience in publicly funded competitive research projects in veterinary pathology: 2 points per year.
- Professional experience in other publicly funded competitive research projects: 1 point per year.
Additional merits include:
- Indexed scientific publications in marine animal veterinary pathology: 3 points per publication.
- Indexed scientific publications in veterinary pathology: 2 points per publication.
- Indexed scientific publications in veterinary sciences: 1 point per publication.
- Indexed scientific publications in other experimental sciences: 0.5 points per publication.
- International scientific communications in marine animal veterinary pathology: 2 points per communication.
- International scientific communications in veterinary pathology: 1 point per communication.
- Other scientific communications: 0.5 points per communication, up to a maximum of 5 points.
Supporting documentation: Employment contracts and/or valid certificates, together with a CV containing properly referenced publications and communications.
2. Academic and Complementary Training – Maximum 20 points
Assessment will consider:
- PhD in Veterinary Sciences: 15 points.
- Other PhD in related Experimental Sciences: 10 points.
- Postgraduate Master's degree in Veterinary Sciences: 5 points per qualification.
- Other postgraduate Master's degrees in related Experimental Sciences: 3 points per qualification.
- National academic awards or distinctions: 2 points per item.
- Training or professional placements in international public or private R&D&I centres: 1 point per month, up to 10 points.
- Training or professional placements in national public or private R&D&I centres: 0.5 points per month, up to 5 points.
3. Other Merits – Maximum 10 points
English language:
- C2: 10 points
- C1: 5 points
Other non-national languages:
- B1 or higher: 2 points per qualification, up to a maximum of 4 points.
4. Personal Interview – Maximum 20 points
The interview will only be conducted with candidates who obtain at least 55 points in sections 1–3.
Candidates will receive at least 48 hours' notice of the interview.
The interview will assess:
- Initiative and teamwork skills – maximum 4 points.
- Ability to present and communicate results – maximum 4 points.
- Knowledge of the languages included in the application – maximum 4 points.
- Motivation – maximum 4 points.
- Suitability of the candidate's profile and skills for the functions of the position – maximum 4 points.
Selection process
Applicants must submit:
- Identity document: DNI, passport, residence card, NIE or equivalent document for EU citizens.
- Required academic qualification: Copy of the Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Supporting documentation for all specific requirements and merits claimed in the selection process.
Only merits properly documented within the application period will be evaluated. New merits cannot be submitted after the application deadline.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an official Spanish translation and, where applicable, the corresponding homologation or declaration of equivalence.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted within 10 working days, counted from the day following publication of the call on the ULPGC institutional employment website.
Reserve List
Unsuccessful candidates may be included in a reserve list to cover the position in the event that the initially selected candidate resigns or the position becomes vacant during the contract period. Candidates included in the reserve list must continue to meet all eligibility requirements at the time of appointment.
Probationary Period
The contract will be subject to a two-month probationary period, provided that the contract duration exceeds two months.
Website for additional job details: https://www.ulpgc.es/sites/default/files/ArchivosULPGC/vinvestigacion/1._convocatoria_icp2-ac.pdf
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Institute of Animal Health and Food Safety (IUSA), Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Country: Spain
State/Province: Las Palmas
Postal Code: 35415
Street: 35415 Arucas, Las Palmas
Contact
State/Province: Las Palmas
City: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Website: https://www.ulpgc.es/investigacion_inicio
Street: Juan de Quesada, 30
Postal Code: 35001
E-Mail: ocpi@ulpgc.es