Assistant Technologist (Especialista) I-PTGAI 49-26

Universidad de Alicante; España; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidad de Alicante invites applications for a research staff position as an assistant technologist to support the project on environmental model simulation and IT tool maintenance. The call is part of the funded line of research “Digital twin model-oriented specification and design” and aims to recruit a dedicated contributor for the Department of IT and Computing.

The position offers a full-time schedule with a gross monthly remuneration of €1,575.00.

Qualifications

• Hold a technical diploma or equivalent. In the case of qualifications obtained overseas, a statement of comparability or equivalent must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide instrumental support with the parametrisation, data loading and routine execution of models for environmental model simulation and assist IT tools maintenance under supervision.

Education

Technical diploma or equivalent

Job description

Organisation/Company Universidad de Alicante Department Department of IT and Computing Research Field Computer science » Modelling tools Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 19 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 6 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number I-PTGAI 49-26 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Applications are invited by the University of Alicante President to participate in a recruitment process for research staff (contract type: open-ended contract; job category: assistant technologist) to collaborate with the funded line of research “Digital twin model-oriented specification and design”. Reference: I-PTGAI 49-26

Pursuant to the provisions of the regulations governing calls for applications of research staff to cover contractual positions assigned to research projects, available at the following website address: https://s.ua.es/es/nlJx , approved by the Governing Council of 22 December 2009 (BOUA of 15 January 2010), and with instructions of the University of Alicante Offices of the Registrar and the Comptroller, which establish the mandatory use of electronic means for the submission of applications, documentation, payment of fees, communications, notifications and all other procedures of the selection procedures for the temporary contractual administrative and services staff and research staff and other general applicable regulations, the University of Alicante calls for applications to cover one or several job positions in accordance with the following terms and conditions:

First. General terms.

1.1. Purpose of the call

The purpose of this call is to recruit research staff (job category:assistant technologist) in the framework of the projects included in the funded line of research “Digital twin model-oriented specification and design”.

1.2. Unit in charge of the line of research

Department of IT and Computing.

1.3. First project and participation in future projects

The first project/research group in which the successful applicant(s) will collaborate, as well as the number of available vacancies and the characteristics of the job role, are set out in the annex hereto. At the end of the duration of this first project/collaboration with the research group or its budgetary availability for this recruitment process, the successful applicant(s) may join other projects within the same line of research.

1.4. Talent pool creation and contacting candidates in the pool

The panel in charge of the recruitment process may decide to create a talent pool including candidates whose applications were unsuccessful but who participated in all the stages of the recruitment process and, where applicable, passed the relevant test. In such a case, the panel may set a minimum score for candidates to be placed in the pool. The pool will list candidates in descending order of score. Candidates in the pool may be contacted if a successful applicant does not accept the position offered or, after accepting it, is on a temporary leave of absence, resigns or is dismissed. They may also be contacted to cover additional needs of the project/research group (or of other projects within the same line of research), as long as the tasks to be fulfilled are related to the job profile specified in this call for applications.If candidates are offered a position, they will be contacted in the order listed in the pool.

1.5. Adding selected candidates to the pool

The candidate(s) selected for the job position(s) will be added to the talent pool at the end of their contract(s). Their position on the list will be determined by the score they achieved during the recruitment process.

1.6. Gender representation (relevant in the event of a tie)

In accordance with the provisions of the agreement of the Governing Council of 27 January 2022, which approves the University of Alicante 4th Plan for equal opportunities between women and men, and with article 61.2. f) of Valencia Government Law 4/2021, of 16 April, of the Valencian Civil Service, it is hereby stated that the percentage distribution in the contractual job vacancies of assistant technologistfor research projects is 33.33%for women and 66.67%for men, so there is an under-representation of women, in this job category.

Second. Requirements for applicants.

2.1. General requirements

2.1.1. Have Spanish nationality or be in one of the situations listed in article 57 of Royal Legislative Decree 5/2015, of 30 October, which approves Primary Statute of Public Employees consolidated text (BOE of 31 October). In the case established in point 4 of this article, when legal residence in Spain is required, candidates must hold it at the time of entering into contract.

2.1.2. Have a good command of any of the official languages of the Valencia Region for the performance of the job.

2.1.3. Be at least 16 years of age and not be over the maximum age for compulsory retirement.

2.1.4. Possess the physical and mental capacities and aptitudes that are necessary for the performance of the relevant duties and tasks.

2.1.5. Not be disqualified by final judgement or as a result of having been dismissed for disciplinary reasons to perform duties similar to those of the relevant professional category. Nationals of other countries must not be disqualified or in an equivalent situation, nor have been subject to a disciplinary or equivalent punishment that prevents access to public employment in the same terms in their own country.

2.2. Specific requirements

2.2.1. Hold a technical diploma or equivalent. In the case of qualifications obtained overseas, a statement of comparability or equivalent must be provided.Applicants who are not in possession of the degree certificate must provide proof of payment of the diploma issuing fee or submit an academic certificate stating that they have completed all the studies leading to the award of said certificate.

PhD or Master’s degrees do not, in themselves, constitute qualifications that qualify for access to public employment.

2.3. Obligation to meet all requirements throughout the recruitment process

If an applicant, at any point during and before the completion of the recruitment process, no longer meets all the necessary conditions, they will be required to file a request to withdraw from the process. Otherwise, as soon as it is detected that they do not comply with all the requirements, they will be excluded from the process.

Third. Submission of applications.

3.1. Application period and procedure

Candidates must submit their applications via the University of Alicante e-Services Portal ( https://seuelectronica.ua.es/ )-- Trámites [‘Procedures’]-- Procesos selectivos y de provisión [‘Recruitment processes’]-- Solicitud de plazas de personal técnico para proyectos de investigación [‘Applying for technical staff positions on research projects’] or by accessing the following link: https://s.ua.es/_MZg . Applications submitted through other channels will not be accepted.

3.2. Logging into the application platform (applicants with login credentials)

To apply, candidates will be required to log in using a digital certificate, their Cl@ve system credentials or their University of Alicante username and password.

3.3. Logging into the application platform (foreign applicants without login credentials)

If the applicant is unable to access the application form by any of the above means and is not a Spanish national, they will have to request their login credentials by sending an email to [e-mail] , with "Solicitud de credenciales de acceso para personas extranjeras" [meaning ‘Request for login credentials for foreigners’] as the email subject. The email must contain the following information: a) reference code of the relevant call for applications; b) name and surnames; c) ID number; and d) email address (to which the login credentials will be sent). They must also attach a copy of a valid ID or passport.

Candidates are advised to submit their request at least two working days before the application deadline to ensure timely receipt and processing.

3.4. Notifications and veracity of information

The electronic means to be used in the application process will be those specified on the UA e-Services Portal. The Guide on how to apply for technical staff positions on research projects , available on the website of the UA Recruitment Service (link to the guide: https://s.ua.es/es/ntvr ), contains all information relating to the application process.

Whenever a decision or other documents relating to the recruitment process are published on the candidate’s electronic file, an email will be sent to the address provided in the application. This email is for information purposes only and does not replace the relevant notification (to be carried out in accordance with section 8 of the call for applications) under any circumstances.

By submitting their application, candidates confirm that the information provided in the application is true and that they meet all the requirements set out in the call for applications. They also undertake to provide proof that the information contained in the application is true and correct.

3.5. Documentation to be provided (holders of foreign qualifications)

Holders of a foreign qualification must provide both the official qualification certificate and the official academic transcript, in order to determine whether the qualification is indeed equivalent to the required qualification and/or the one to be considered for the merit-based assessment.

3.6. Documents submitted in a foreign language

Any supporting documents submitted in a language other than those with official status in the Valencia Region must be accompanied by a sworn translation. Otherwise, said supporting documents may be excluded or not considered.

3.7. Obligation to present proof of achievements and verification of original documents

Merits for which no valid proof has been provided by the deadline for candidates to correct their applications after publication of the provisional list of accepted and rejected candidates (fourth section of the call) will not be taken into account.

At any point during the process, candidates may be required to present the originals of the submitted documents and, where applicable, the sworn translation of said documents.

Fourth. List of accepted and rejected candidates

Verification of compliance with requirements and grounds for exclusion

If at any point during the recruitment process the panel becomes aware that a candidate does not meet all the requirements set out herein, and once said candidate has been heard, the panel will propose to the University President that the candidate be excluded from the process. In order to ensure that the appropriate measures are taken, the panel will also specify the inaccurate or false information provided by the candidate in their application. Should the candidate be excluded from the recruitment process, they may file an appeal for the decision to be reviewed by the University President.

Sixth. Two-stage selection system

6.1. Selection system

Test and merit-based assessment. The test, if it is oral, may be recorded. The highest possible score on the test is 5 points. A minimum score of 3 is required; otherwise, the candidate’s CVs will not be considered for the merit-based assessment.

6.2. Proof of identity

Applicants of Spanish nationality must prove their identity by presenting their Spanish ID, passport, driving licence or, where applicable, a document issued by a police station that contains their Spanish ID number. Applicants who are not Spanish nationals must prove their identity by presenting a document issued by the relevant authorities of their country of origin or residence; the document must be a valid proof of identity, age and nationality. Copies or photocopies of said documents are not accepted under any circumstances.

6.3. Weather emergency

The test will be suspended if the University of Alicante issues a red weather warning and all in-person activities are cancelled; therefore, candidates are advised to check the UA website for the latest updates on weather warnings. For information purposes, any measures adopted will be published (in advance if possible) in the candidate’s electronic file as well as on the web page of the recruitment process.

6.4. Talent pool

The panel may decide to create a talent pool including candidates whose applications were unsuccessful, in accordance with section 1.4 of this call for applications.

ANNEX I

purpose of call I-PTGAI 49-26 and job profile

1. First project/research group in which the successful applicant(s) will collaborate:

1.1. Name of the research group: Industrial Computing and Computer Networks (I2RC).

1.2. Dept. / Institute: Department of IT and Computing.

2. Number of vacancies and features of the job vacancy.

2.1. Number of job vacancies: one.

2.2. Job position:assistant technologist.

2.3. Working hours: full-time position, morning/afternoon.

2.4. Remuneration: €1,575.00 gross/monthly(each monthly payment includes the amount corresponding to the extra payment for that month).

2.5. Tasks to be carried out:

• Providing instrumental support with the parametrisation, data loading and routine execution of models for environmental model simulation, as well as technical assistance with the maintenance of IT tools under the supervision of the researcher in charge.

3.1. Experience (maximum 3 points): applicants having conducted tasks and activities under an employment contract (in any field) or administrative contractual arrangement (other than for teaching activities) will receive 1 point per full year of service (or the proportional part for periods of less than one year; only full months count). The applicant’s experience must be related to the tasks to be conducted, to the job description herein or to:

• Use of simulation tools.
• Front-end development.

3.2. Additional training (maximum 3 points). Training related to the tasks to be conducted, to the job description herein or to:

• Use of simulation tools.
• Front-end development.

The score awarded for additional training is calculated as follows:

• 3.2.a) Courses – taken or taught – certified by official centres or bodies: maximum 1 point (0.01 points per hour, up to 50 hours per course). Formal training is excluded.
• 3.2.b) Attendance at meetings, seminars and conferences (0.01 points per event attended).
• 3.2.c) Grant-funded training periods: maximum 2 points (0.08 points per full month if there was a public call for applications, 0.04 points per full month for grants awarded directly to the applicant).

Where a grant scheme provides for the conversion of the grant period into an employment contract, the period covered by such contract(s) will be taken into account solely for the “Experience” component of the merit-based assessment.