Researcher in training to improve the architecture of computing systems in graphics processors. (Ref. 10277010001)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH in Spain is seeking a Researcher to conduct advanced research on computing system architectures, with emphasis on graphics processors. The role targets a First Stage Researcher (R1) within a 37.5-hour work week and starts soon after the selection process.

The candidate should hold a Master degree or equivalent and have experience in microarchitecture design and evaluation, including tool development and performance analysis.

Qualifications

• Master degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in microarchitecture design and evaluation tools.
• Experience in both university and industrial research contexts valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, model and evaluate new proposals.
• Characterize current solutions in terms of performance and energy consumption.
• Extend and improve evaluation tools.
• Document, publish and present the results obtained.

Skills

Design and evaluation of micro-arch

Graphics processors

Education

Master Degree or equivalent

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Engineering » Computer engineering Computer science » Computer architecture Computer science » Computer systems Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 26 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.50 Offer Starting Date 7 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 10277010001 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Conduct research into improving the architecture of computing systems with special emphasis on graphics processors.

Functions to be developed:

• Design, model and evaluate new proposals.
• Characterize current solutions in terms of performance and energy consumption.
• Extend and improve evaluation tools.
• Document, publish and present the results obtained.

Research Field Computer science » Computer architecture Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Computer science » Computer systems Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Design and evaluation of microarchitectures.
• Graphics processors.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• Computer systems architectures.

Professional Experience:

• In microarchitecture design and evaluation tools.
• Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

Languages CATALAN Level Basic

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages SPANISH Level Good

Research Field Engineering » Computer engineeringComputer science » Computer architectureComputer science » Computer systems Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

• 1st year: €20,364.96
• 2nd year: €20,364.96
• 3rd year: €25,456.20

Eligibility criteria

All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.

The CVs will be assessed according the following general criteria:

• The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold: 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
• 1 point for required speciality.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technic competences.
• 1 point for organisational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.

The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:

• Threshold: 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria.

Selection process

The planned selection process is as follows:

• The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc ...
• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.

Additional comments

Remember that the resume should not include any personal data or photographs.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Department of Computer Architecture (DAC) Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08034 Street Jordi Girona, 1-3 Geofield