Research assistant for the URBANE project of the URBANLOG group (temporary)

European Commission; España; Híbrido; EUR 24.000 - 35.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The European Commission is seeking a Research Assistant for the URBANE project focused on green logistics innovations. This role involves preparing graphical materials, GIS mapping, and using Digital Twin and Impact Radar Assessment models to achieve key performance indicators. Candidates with a degree in civil engineering or similar, along with strong communication skills in three languages, are preferred for this part-time position based in Barcelona with remote working options.

Formación

• Degree in relevant field required.
• 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Catalan, Spanish, and English.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare graphical materials and GIS mapping.
• Use project models to obtain KPIs.
• Revise reports per coordinators' indications.

Conocimientos

GIS mapping

Urban planning

Mobility and transport planning

Big data tools

Communication (Catalan, Spanish, English)

Educación

Degree in civil engineering, architecture, geography or similar

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 25 Jun 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 25 Offer Starting Date 1 Jul 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020 Reference Number 101069782 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are looking for a Research Assistant for the URBANE project of the URBANLOG group.

The European URBANE project focuses on the development and implementation of innovative solutions for green logistics, with a special focus on technologies that enable automatic data capture during last mile deliveries using zero emission systems.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of graphical materials.
• GIS mapping.
• Use of the models created by the project (Digital Twin and Impact Radar Assessment) to obtain KPIs.
• Revision of report contents according to the coordinators' indications.

The successful candidate will be awarded a temporary employment contract until 28 February 2026 on a full-time basis, with an expected start in September.

The reference headquarters will be located at 22@, Rambla del Poblenou, 156, in Barcelona. However, at the UOC we work with an open work model that combines teleworking with face-to-face work, depending on organisational needs and the nature of the tasks.

What kind of profile are we looking for?

• Degree in civil engineering, architecture, geography or similar.
• 2 years of experience performing tasks similar to those described in the offer.
• Knowledge of urban planning.
• Knowledge of mobility and transport planning and management.
• Knowledge in Geographic Information Systems.
• Knowledge in tools related to Big data.
• Written and oral communication skills in Catalan, Spanish and English level C1.

We also value…

• Residence in Barcelona to be able to work in a hybrid way, coming to the headquarters 2 times a week.
• Knowledge of the UOC's educational model, structure, systems and processes.

Would you like to be part of our team?
Do not hesitate to send us your CV.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages SPANISH Level Excellent

Languages CATALAN Level Excellent

Additional Information

Additional comments

This project has received funding from the European Unions’ Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 101069782