Senior Research Support Technician (2026PILIFRUA164)

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; España; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona's Physics Department invites applications for a Project Manager to steer the European Doctoral Network IMPACT-IT (MSCA). The position is a full-time, 4-year contract with a yearly gross salary of 39,628.80 €, subject to annual CPI-based increases.

Work is based in Spain, with duties in European project management and research coordination. The successful candidate will have a PhD (preferably in Physics, Materials Science or Chemistry), fluent English, and prior

Qualifications

• PhD completed (preferably in Physics, Materials Science or Chemistry).
• Fluent English.
• Experience in managing European projects.
• Knowledge in materials science and/or computing.

Skills

English fluency

European project management

Materials science knowledge

Computing knowledge

Education

PhD completed

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Department Research Management/Strategic Projects Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 15 Oct 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 101312482 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job position

Project Manager position at the Physics Department of Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona to manage the European Doctoral Network IMPACT-IT (MSCA).

Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience)

PhD completed (preferably in Physics, Materials Science or Chemistry), fluent English, previous experience in managing European projects, some previous knowledge in the field of materials science and/or computing.

Full-time 4-years contract. Salary (yearly gross): 39.628,80 €. Subject to anual increase according to Customer Price Index.

Eligibility criteria

• Academic record (degree): 10; Higher education (University Degree or official Master's): 4; Higher education (University Degree or official Master's) in a relevant field: 7; General PhD: 1; PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or Chemistry: 3
• Work experience: 40; International project management: >3 years: 40; <3 years: 20
• Other requirements: 10; Prior knowledge related to the project: 10
• Languages: 15; English C1 or equivalent: 15; B2 or equivalent: 10; B1 or equivalent: 5
• Motivation: 25

Selection process

Curriculum assessment stage, followed by interviews to be conducted. An online or in-person interview will be conducted with the shortlisted candidates.