Data analysis technician. (Ref. 30267420003)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH in Barcelona is seeking a First Stage Researcher to analyze data from project development and assist in preparing dissemination documentation. The role focuses on AIS data processing, big data analysis and machine learning models, with advanced Python programming for scientific computation.

Candidate should have good English; the position is part-time (15 hours per week) and begins around 23 November 2026, with a gross yearly salary of

Qualifications

• Good technical level of English.
• Experience with AIS data analysis and port/tugboat context.
• Experience writing technical/scientific documents.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data obtained during project development and assist in documentation for dissemination.
• Write and prepare documentation for publication and dissemination of closing results.
• Process AIS data and manage related datasets.
• Perform big data analysis and develop machine learning models.
• Advance programming in Python for scientific calculation and data analysis.

Skills

AIS data analysis

Big data analysis

Machine learning

Python programming

English proficiency

Tools

Python

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Engineering » Maritime engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 16 Nov 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 15 Offer Starting Date 23 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 30267420003 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Analyze the data obtained during the development of the project and cooperate in the preparation of documentation for its dissemination.

Functions to be developed:

• Analyze the data obtained and interpret it to cooperate within the framework of the project.
• Collaborate in the writing and preparation of documentation for the publication and dissemination of the project's closing results.
• Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) data processing and management.
• Big data analysis and machine learning models.
• Advanced programming in Python for scientific calculation and data analysis.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• Emissions in the port area.
• Tugs in the port area.
• Port tugboat sector regulations.
• It will be assessed:
  • Good technical level of english.

Professional Experience:

• In projects related to the tugboat sector in the port area.
• In projects related to AIS data analysis.
• In the writing and preparation of technical and scientific documents.
• Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

Languages CATALAN Level Basic

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages SPANISH Level Good

Research Field Engineering » Maritime engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

€33,876.08 gross per year (for a full-time position)

Eligibility criteria

All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.

The CVs will be assessed according the following general criteria:

• The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold: 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
• 1 point for required speciality.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technic competences.
• 1 point for organisational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.

The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:

• Threshold: 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria.

Selection process

The planned selection process is as follows:

• The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc ...
• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.

Additional comments

Remember that the resume should not include any personal data or photographs.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Department of Nautical Science and Engineering (CEN) Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08003 Street Pla de Palau, 18 Geofield