Part-Time Research Support Technician in Geography, GIS and Spatial Data Analysis PR39/11/2026

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid); España; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) to join the URByTUR project in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Geography. The project examines metropolitan transformations and the role of service-sector activities.

The successful candidate will support the research team through cartographic and statistical analyses and by collecting, processing and organizing quantitative and spatial data.

Qualifications

• Certified proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, particularly ArcGIS.
• Certified proficiency in statistical analysis software.
• English language proficiency, supported by a recognised certificate, will be positively assessed.

Responsibilities

• Conducting cartographic and statistical analyses to examine spatial patterns and territorial transformations.
• Assisting the research team in the implementation of project activities.
• Collecting, processing and organising quantitative and spatial data relevant to the research project.

Skills

Cartography

Geographic Information Systems

Statistical analysis

Tools

ArcGIS

Statistics software

Job description

Organisation/Company Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) Department Teaching and Research Staff (Personal Docente e Investigador) Research Field Geography Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 25 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 15 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number PHS-2024/PH-HUM-309 - URBYTUR Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The position is part of the research project “Metropolitan Regions in Transformation: Territorial Dynamics of Globalisation Associated with the Service Sector: Retail, Leisure, Culture and Tourism” (URByTUR, PHS-2024/PH-HUM-309), funded by the Regional Government of Madrid.

The project examines the territorial transformations of metropolitan regions associated with globalisation, focusing particularly on the role of service-sector activities, including retail, leisure, culture and tourism.

The successful candidate will provide research support through the following activities:

• Conducting cartographic and statistical analyses to examine spatial patterns and territorial transformations.
• Assisting the research team in the implementation of project activities.
• Collecting, processing and organising quantitative and spatial data relevant to the research project.

The position will be based at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Geography, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), within the URByTUR research team.

• Certified proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, particularly ArcGIS.
• Certified proficiency in statistical analysis software.
• English language proficiency, supported by a recognised certificate, will be positively assessed.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

Expected end of contract: 31/12/2027

Selection process