Join the lab

If you are interested in collaborating or joining the SoilEvoEco lab, please feel free to reach out to us at

pauarribas@ipna.csic.es

and

candujar@ipna.csic.es

Stay updated by following

@SoilEvoEcoLab

and checking our News webpage for funded opportunities to join the lab.

LAB PHYLOSOPHY

We conduct high-quality science, emphasizing not only results but also the enjoyment of the process. We rely on the following pillars, and we expect all team members to contribute to them:

Rigurous work

Teamwork

Clear communication

Individualized mentorship

Respect, inclusivity, and a positive atmosphere

OUR RESPONSABILITIES AS PIs (Principal Investigators)

Primary responsibility: Generate scientific knowledge and professionals that impact our field of knowledge and society.

1 Ensure the fulfillment of objectives and deadlines for research and thesis projects.

2 Guarantee the well-being and proper functioning of team members: The team is the top priority. Commit to adapting to the uniqueness of each member and helping them achieve professional goals.

3 Define and sustain a system of organization and coordinated follow-up between both PIs that allows:

- Monitor progress on objectives: assign responsibilities to each person, define a realistic plan, and resolve issues.
- Ensure the training of members in data generation, analysis, interpretation, and communication of results: We won’t teach you everything, but we will guide you in the right direction to learn what you need.
- Ensure the acquisition of other professional skills according to the training plan agreed upon with each member.

4 Foster motivation and direct communication among team members, with an open-door philosophy, an email system with CC for process and progress tracking, and a schedule of weekly (team organization), monthly (seminars), and quarterly (individual follow-up) meetings.

5 Ensure funds and spaces for all members to conduct high-quality science.

6 Review scientific publications to ensure the best quality in a timely manner: We want to review all documents before they are sent to take responsibility for their content.

7 Acknowledge the achievements of the members. We use a transparent system of authorship in publications and certification of mentorships.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM EACH MEMBER OF THE SOILEVOECO LAB

We expect you to make an effort, but most importantly, we expect you to be effective and motivated in what you do. It’s essential to have a good balance between personal and professional life. First, you are people; second, you are scientists.

Take responsibility for your projects and general tasks, be proactive and creative.

Take responsibility for the progress in your training plan.

Encourage collaboration and teamwork without neglecting your responsibilities. Scientific collaboration outside the objectives of the SoilEvoEco lab is something to be developed outside working hours.

Train in data production, analysis, interpretation, and communication of results.

Maintain a laboratory notebook, protocols, and shared folders to enable reproducibility and transparency.

Assist in training students and visitors, for which you will receive recognition.

Participate in conferences and courses annually.

Participate in and be proactive with scientific outreach.

Attend meetings and be proactive regarding team organization and communication. Keep the PIs informed of progress through established channels (open-door policy, CC in email, and meeting calendar).

WORK HOURS

We rely on a system of trust and responsibility.

Presence is preferred, but it depends on the organization and responsibilities. Attendance at meetings and seminars is mandatory.

Flexibility in personal situations and also with specific events (deadlines, project requests, justifications, experiments, fieldwork).

Fieldwork/Vacations: Communication in advance.

AUTHORSHIP

Encourage collaboration among team members.

Clarify authorship from the very beginning.

Authorship requires participation in three phases:

Design, data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation
Manuscript writing or review
Approval and responsibility for the content.