Associate Professor In Engineering

buscojobs España; Comunidad Valenciana; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established academic institution is seeking an Associate Professor in Engineering to join their dynamic team. This role involves teaching and developing research in industrial engineering, focusing on human-machine interaction and digitalization. The successful candidate will engage in securing competitive research funding and foster international collaborations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking academic environment dedicated to promoting equality and inclusion while advancing scientific knowledge and societal progress. If you are passionate about engineering and education, this position is perfect for you.

Formación

• PhD in Engineering with a focus on digitalization and related areas.
• Experience in securing research funding and leading projects.

Responsabilidades

• Teaching industrial engineering topics related to human-machine interaction.
• Developing research and securing competitive funding.

Conocimientos

Digitalization

Research Publication

Teaching Experience

Project Management

English Proficiency

Educación

PhD in Engineering

Herramientas

Mechatronics

Descripción del empleo

Institut Quimic Sarria (IQS) – Universitat Ramon Llull

Research Field : Engineering » Industrial engineering, Engineering » Electronic engineering, Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Researcher Profile : Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions : PhD Positions

Country : Spain

Application Deadline : 31 May 2025 - 23 : 59 (Europe / Madrid)

Type of Contract : Permanent

Job Status : Full-time

Offer Starting Date : 1 Sep 2025

Offer Description

IQS is currently looking for candidates starting in the 2025-2026 academic year to fill the position of :

Associate Professor in Engineering (Profesor / a Contratado / a Doctor / a) to join the Department of Industrial Engineering for teaching and developing research activities as well as other academic duties. Main job functions include :

• Teaching various topics of industrial engineering related to human-machine interaction and digitalization.
• Developing research in the priority topics included in IQS and Ramon Llull University scientific policy, integrating and coordinating with research activities of the Department of Industrial Engineering.
• Actively engaging in securing competitive research funding, establishing and participating in projects of technology transfer, and establishing internal collaborative research programs with other professors and researchers at IQS.
• Establishing and fostering international research collaborations.

Minimum Requirements :

• PhD in Engineering, mainly in digitalization and related areas.
• Postdoctoral or industrial experience – preferably international – in the field of Mechatronics or related areas.
• A track record of research publications in international journals and / or patents.
• Teaching experience in Engineering courses at bachelor or master level with a strong experimental approach.
• Participation and / or leadership in competitive research projects and securing external funding.
• Good level of English to be able to teach in this language.
• Accreditation of teaching and / or research activity by national evaluation agencies or having enough merits to obtain it.
• Experience in industrial projects working with actuators and sensors, integrating electronic devices. Availability to acquire data for applications in medical devices, bioengineering, chemical, and industrial sectors.

Additional Information

Development of an academic career with promotion following the Ramon Llull University career track levels.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications should include :

• A brief covering motivational letter
• Curriculum vitae with a full list of publications
• Outline of research plans
• One sample of major work
• Two academic reference letters

Shortlisted applicants invited for interview will be asked to make a presentation of their research.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a first interview with the Dean of IQS School of Management and the Director of People & Organization of IQS.

The finalist candidates will have to make a presentation to a selection panel.

Additional Comments

We are an equal opportunity employer. We promote equality and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly welcome applications from female candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level in this field of knowledge in our School.

We also promote scientific and technological knowledge, business transformation and societal progress. At IQS we look for professionals committed to both these values.

Company / Institute : Institut Quimic Sarria (IQS) – Universitat Ramon Llull