Researcher in training to study the consequences of climate change. (Ref. 10269520001)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; Vor Ort; EUR 27.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH in Barcelona seeks a First Stage Researcher (R1) to study the consequences of climate change and develop tools for municipal risk assessment.

You will analyze extreme weather, apply regional methods, and contribute to articles for journals and conferences. Languages Catalan (Basic), English (Good), Spanish (Good). The offer begins 1 Nov 2026 and is funded under Horizon Europe.

Qualifikationen

• CVs will be assessed according to the eligibility criteria stated for the offer.
• A recognised academic degree is required for eligibility.
• 1–4 years of research experience in related fields.
• Experience in developing research activities in academic or industrial settings is valued.

Aufgaben

• Analyze extreme weather situations.
• Apply methods developed in Catalonia and other European regions.
• Improve impact-based early warning methods and tools at the municipal level.
• Publish articles for scientific journals and conferences.
• Contribute to research activities at university or industrial environments.

Kenntnisse

Catalan

English

Spanish

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Physics 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 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Reference Number 10269520001 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Conduct a study on the consequences of climate change.

Functions to be developed:

• Analyze extreme weather situations.
• Apply the methods and tools developed in Catalonia and other European regions.
• Improve impact-based early warning methods and tools(e.g., multi-hazard forecasts, risk analysis, awareness and communication) at the municipal level.
• Achieve better preparation of society and municipalities so that regions are more resilient to climate change.
• Write articles for scientific journals and conferences.
• 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 Physics 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.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Centre of Applied Research in Hydrometeorology (CRAHI) Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08034 Street Jordi Girona, 1-3 Geofield