The Centre for Cross-disciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS) at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela will soon open a new call for outstanding postdoctoral researchers within the TalentGAL Programme.
TALENTGAL is a five-year MSCA-COFUND postdoctoral programme offering 40 fellowships to conduct cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research in Galicia’s leading CIGUS centres. Promoted by the CIGUS Network and supported by Xunta de Galicia, UDC, USC, UVigo, and more than 40 associated partners, it combines excellent research with tailored training to prepare researchers for careers in both academic and non-academic sectors.
CRETUS Research Opportunities
Within this framework, CRETUS will offer a range of postdoctoral positions structured around three major research areas, addressing global challenges related to sustainability, environmental health, and ecological transition.
🟩 Science & Life Sciences
Research field: Climate & Earth Systems
CRETUS will host projects focused on understanding and mitigating environmental change through innovative scientific approaches, including:
- Soil Remediation and Sustainable Land Uses: Research on remediation, restoration, and sustainable management of degraded and polluted soils. Supervisors: Carmela Monterroso and Xose L Otero
- Assessment of Safe and Just Blue Economy Development: Evaluation of ecosystem services and natural capital, with emphasis on marine systems and environmental policy. Supervisor: Sebastián Villasante
- Environmental Models: Advanced modelling of climate systems, ocean processes, and pollutant transport. Supervisors: Vicente Pérez Muñuzuri and Gonzalo Míguez
- Environmental Archaeology: Bioarchaeological research to explore historical environmental changes and human health. Supervisor: Olalla López Costas
🟪 Health & Biomedicine
Research field: Public Health
This area focuses on the impact of environmental exposures on human health:
- Public Health Impacts of Environmental Exposures: Assessment of risks associated with ionizing radiation, radon, tobacco smoke, and lifestyle-related factors, including modelling and economic evaluation of health impacts. Supervisors: Alberto Ruano and Mónica Pérez
🟨 Engineering & Technology
Research field: Environmental Technology & Engineering
The research in this area is oriented towards technological solutions for sustainability and circular economy:
- Life Cycle Sustainability and Circular Economy: Sustainability assessment through Life Cycle Analysis and development of circular economy strategies. Supervisors: María Teresa Moreira, Gumersindo Feijoo, Almudena Hospido, Sara González
- Valorization and Treatment of Wastes: Resource recovery from waste streams and development of innovative recycling technologies. Supervisors: Ana Soto, Anuska Mosquera, Alberte Regueira, Gemma Eibes, Sabela Balboa
- Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery: Advanced treatment processes, removal of emerging contaminants, and recovery of valuable resources. Supervisors: María Teresa Moreira, Anuska Mosquera, Marta Carballa, Jesús López Romalde, Sabela Balboa, Miguel Mauricio
Call Opening Soon
The call for applications is expected to open soon, with an application period planned between May and July. Full details on eligibility criteria, application procedures, and available positions will be published shortly at Talentgal website | Your postdoctoral programme. Meanwhile, check the Research areas and topics | Talentgal
Stay tuned for more information and prepare your proposal!