Research Support Technician (2026PILIFRUA125)

Euraxess; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 39,628 - 40,100; Part time

Job summary

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is seeking a Senior Research Support Technician to support epidemiology-focused projects. The role emphasizes data analysis and risk modelling using R and QGIS, with English language requirements and experience in epidemiology.

The position is a 35-hour-per-week, full-time temporary contract, with an annual gross remuneration of €39,628.80, based in Spain. The selection involves a curricular phase and possibly a second interview.

Qualifications

• Higher education degree (Bachelor’s or official Master’s). A degree in Applied Statistics and/or postgraduate studies related to data modeling will be valued.
• Knowledge of epidemiological analysis software such as R and QGIS.
• English language proficiency.

Skills

English Language

Data analysis

Epidemiology

Multivariate analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field

Applied Statistics or data modelling postgraduate studies valued

Tools

R

QGIS

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Department Research Management/Strategic Projects Research Field Medical sciences » Epidemiology Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 31 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Reference Number HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-FARM2FORK-02 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job position

Senior Research Support Technician

Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience)

• -Higher education degree (Bachelor’s or official Master’s).A degree in Applied Statistics and/or postgraduate studies related to data modeling will be valued
• -Knowledge of epidemiological analysis software such as R and QGIS
• -English Language
• -Previous experience in data analysis and epidemiology (risk analysis and multivariate analysis)

Annual gross remuneration of €39.628,80

Eligibility criteria

• - Work experience in data analysis – 25 points
  >5 years: 25, 2–5 years: up to 24, <2 years: up to 10
• - Experience in epidemiology (risk analysis) – 25 points
  >5 years: 25, 2–5 years: up to 24, <2 years: up to 10
• Personal interview: 15 points

Selection process

A single curricular phase and if necessary, a second interview phase

Programmes: HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-FARM2FORK-02 - SOA 35 - B-SAFE (Biosecurity for Sustainable Animal Farming in Europe) (OO5-2)