Ion Channel Simulation Scientist (Langevin Modeling)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) - BarcelonaTECH invites applications for a Researcher to model and simulate Langevin equations applied to ion channels.

You will design and maintain code for simulation models, implement stochastic techniques, run numerical simulations, and collaborate on analysis and validation within the project. Fluency in English and experience in Fortran 90/Python are valued. The position is part-time with a 10-hour week and starts 2 Nov 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in modeling or simulation of ion channels.
• Experience with stochastic processes and simulation methods.
• Scientific programming for numerical simulations (Fortran 90, Python).
• Experience in research activities in university or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, program and maintain the code necessary for simulation models.
• Implement stochastic process techniques for the development of ion channel simulation schemes.
• Run the numerical simulations.
• Collaborate in the analysis and validation of results within the scientific project.
• Mathematical description of stochastic processes.
• Mathematical or computational modeling of biological, physical or chemical systems.

Skills

Ion channel modeling

Stochastic processes

Scientific programming

Fortran 90

Python

Tools

Fortran 90

Python

Job description

The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) - BarcelonaTECH invites applications for a Researcher to model and simulate Langevin equations applied to ion channels.

You will design and maintain code for simulation models, implement stochastic techniques, run numerical simulations, and collaborate on analysis and validation within the project. Fluency in English and experience in Fortran 90/Python are valued. The position is part-time with a 10-hour week and starts 2 Nov 2026.