Job offer

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 12.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A leading university is offering a part-time Postdoctoral researcher position focused on agent-based modelling and global sustainability. The role requires a PhD and expertise in programming languages like Julia and Python. Ideal for those looking to contribute to innovative research in environmental science.

Formación

• Postdoctoral researcher position focused on sustainability and modelling.
• PhD required in a relevant field.
• Experience in agent-based modelling and statistical programming with Julia, Python, or R.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct agent-based modelling and sustainability analyses.
• Manage databases and perform data analysis.
• Engage in ecophysiological IoT research.

Conocimientos

Agent-based modelling

Database management and analysis

Knowledge of life history theory

Knowledge of global change ecology

Experience with Julia

Experience with Python

Experience with R

Educación

PhD in relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company: Universitat de Barcelona

Department: Departament de Biologia Evolutiva, Ecologia i Ciències Ambientals

Research Field: Computer science, Environmental science, Ethics in natural sciences, Ethics in physical sciences, Ethics in social sciences, Information science

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: Postdoc Positions

Country: Spain

Application Deadline: 1 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Part-time

Hours Per Week: 18.75

Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2025

Funding: Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number: ICREA Academia 2024 0162

Related to Research Infrastructure: Yes

Offer Description

This is a Postdoctoral researcher position involving agent-based modelling and global sustainability analyses, database management and analysis, and ecophysiological IoT applied research.

Required Skills: Experience in agent-based modelling with Julia, Python, and R; database management and analysis; knowledge of life history theory and global change ecology.

Salary: 11,865.72€ per year (from 1 Oct 2025 to 31 Jan 2026, 3,955.24€)

Eligibility Criteria

A committee will evaluate applications based on:

• Suitability of CV (max 30 points)
• PhD in relevant field (max 30 points)
• Research experience (max 20 points)
• Other merits (max 20 points)

Selection Process

Candidates scoring at least 60 points will be shortlisted; if none reach this score, the call may be declared null and void. Scores will be published in UB's electronic office.

Application Process

Applicants must submit:

• Application form
• Full CV
• Declaration of absence of conflict of interest (if applicable)

Additional Comments

The selected candidate must accept the offer within 3 working days of notification. The official start date depends on administrative procedures. Priority is given to persons with disabilities, in accordance with Law 89/2015.