2025-2026_1_195 - A contract for a senior research support technician.

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prestigious university in Spain is seeking a First Stage Researcher to support the European project DEPLOYTOUR, focusing on tourism data analysis and developing training activities. Candidates should possess a Degree and Master's Degree in relevant fields, alongside specific software skills and language proficiencies. The role offers a full-time temporary contract until November 10, 2026, with a starting date of October 15, 2025.

Formación

• C2 English proficiency required.
• C1 Catalan proficiency required.
• 1 - 4 years of research experience in tourism analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Provide support for the project DEPLOYTOUR.
• Conduct tourism data analysis and generate dashboards.
• Design training activities for the project.

Conocimientos

Power BI

Google Collab with Python

Stata

SPSS

ArcGIS Pro

Excel

Dataspace skills

Educación

Degree in Tourism

Master's Degree in Economics/Data Analysis

Descripción del empleo

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Organisation/Company Universitat de les Illes Balears Research Field Economics » Tourism studies Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 2 Sep 2025 - 23:55 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 15 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Reference Number 2025-2026_1_195 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Providing support for the European project: DEPLOYTOUR. Developing a Trusted and Secure Common European Data Space for Tourism. Tourism data analysis, generating dashboards and map viewers. Designing training activities for the project.

PI: Dr. Mauricio Ruiz Pérez

Funding body: Unió Europea

Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

A Degree in Tourism. A Master’s Degree in Economics/Data Analysis

Specific Requirements

A Degree in Tourism/Economics/Geography.
A Master’s Degree in Economics/Tourism/Data Analysis.

Language requeriments

C2 English.
C1 Catalan.

Prior experience

Working experience developing tourism analysis projects and organising scientific activities.
Particular consideration will be given to candidates with the following:
- Having taken PowerBi courses
- Experience in developing map viewers and applying for European projects
- Knowledge of economics (econometric methods, cost-benefit analysis, public policy analysis, etc.)
- Practical software skills: Google Collab with Python, Stata, SPSS; ArcGIs Pro and Excel
- Skills in dataspace.

Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Internal Application form(s) needed

National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)

Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Eligibility criteria

• Curricular merits in the field (max. 40 points).
• Qualifications in the specialist area (max. 20 points), other (max. 5 points).
• Video curriculum and, if applicable, personal interview (max. 20 points).
• Experience in the field (max. 15 points). E.g.: > 3 years (10 points), < 3 years (5 points).
• Other merits (max. +5 points). E.g.: recommendation letters.
Eligibility threshold: 60 points.

Candidates who hold the qualification corresponding to the required category in the job offer with a non-EU degree, if selected, must present a certificate of equivalence of their non-EU qualification to a European qualification, or proof of having applied for this equivalence, in order to proceed with their hiring. The equivalence can be requested from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of Spain (see https://www.universidades.gob.es/equivalencia-de-titulo-extranjero-de-educacion-superior-a-nivel-academico-de-grado-o-master-universitario-oficial-segun-rd-889-2022-de-18-de-octubre/ ).

In accordance with article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT 145140 of 15th June 2022 that approves the regulation governing the recruitment of research staff under chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as technical or operational research staff.

Selection comitee

i. The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for research (or delegated representative) as chair.
ii. The supervisor (or delegated representative).
iii. The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI).
iv. One or more expert members in the topic pertaining to the recruitment and chosen by the chair of the committee,
where applicable.
v. The head of FORHU (or delegated representative), as secretary, who may speak but not vote

Additional comments

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat de les Illes Balears / University of the Balearic Islands Country Spain Geofield