Design and construction of experimental setups for microgravity platforms. (30257481779)

European Commission; Oviedo; Presencial; EUR 24.000 - 35.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A temporary part-time researcher role is available focused on mechanical and aerospace engineering in Spain. Candidates will design and test mechanisms for microgravity applications. Suitable for individuals with 1-4 years of relevant research experience in academia or industry.

Formación

• 1-4 years of research experience in mechanical engineering or related fields.
• Proven experience in research activities both in university and industrial environments.
• Basic knowledge of Catalan.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, test and integrate mechanical subsystems in microgravity.
• Participate in technical discussions and analyze lab data.

Conocimientos

Design mechanical subsystems

Analyze test data

Technical competences

Educación

Relevant academic degree

Descripción del empleo

Organisation / Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Engineering » Aerospace engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 2 Jun 2025 - 23 : 00 (Europe / Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 28 Offer Starting Date 9 Jun 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 30257481779 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission :

Design, build, test and integrate mechanical subsystems of experimental systems in microgravity.

Functions to be developed :

• Design mechanical subsystems, selection and acquisition of components.
• Build and test these subsystems.
• Analyze test data in the laboratory and in microgravity experiments.
• Participate in technical and scientific discussions.
• 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

Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineeringEngineering » Aerospace engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

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All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.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

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