Senior Technologist (Tecnólogo Superior) I-PTGAI 55-26

Universidad de Alicante; España; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University Institute for Tourism Research at the Universidad de Alicante is recruiting a senior technologist to support the University Laboratory for Smart Tourism at the Torrevieja venue. The role is full-time and involves on-site duties, collaboration with local stakeholders, and delivering research-related activities under the UA-Torrevieja collaboration.

The candidate should hold or be pursuing a 1st-cycle undergraduate degree related to tourism or related fields, with duties including

Qualifications

• Hold or be in the process of obtaining a 1st-cycle undergraduate degree, an engineering technology degree or equivalent.
• Master’s/PhD not automatically qualifying for public employment as per annex; degree equivalence considerations apply.

Responsibilities

• Support activities of the University Laboratory for Smart Tourism within UA and Torrevieja City Council collaboration.
• Assist on-site with day-to-day operations and ensure successful delivery of meetings and events.
• Assist with organization and promotion of activities, engaging local businesses and stakeholders.
• Contribute to tourism, innovation and local development projects through surveys, stakeholder engagement and knowledge transfer.

Education

1st-cycle undergraduate degree / MECES level 2 or EQF level 6

Job description

University Institute for Tourism Research

Organisation/Company Universidad de Alicante Department University Institute for Tourism Research Research Field Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 20 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 9 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number I-PTGAI 55-26 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Applications are invited by the University of Alicante President to participate in a recruitment process for research staff (contract type: open-ended contract; job category: senior technologist) to collaborate with the funded line of research “Design of data spaces and open data management”. Reference: I-PTGAI 55-26

Pursuant to the provisions of the regulations governing calls for applications of research staff to cover contractual positions assigned to research projects, available at the following website address: https://s.ua.es/es/nlJx , approved by the Governing Council of 22 December 2009 (BOUA of 15 January 2010), and with instructions of the University of Alicante Offices of the Registrar and the Comptroller, which establish the mandatory use of electronic means for the submission of applications, documentation, payment of fees, communications, notifications and all other procedures of the selection procedures for the temporary contractual administrative and services staff and research staff and other general applicable regulations, the University of Alicante calls for applications to cover one or several job positions in accordance with the following terms and conditions:

First. General terms.

1.1. Purpose of the call

The purpose of this call is to recruit research staff (job category:senior technologist) in the framework of the projects included in the funded line of research “Design of data spaces and open data management”.

1.2. Unit in charge of the line of research

University Institute for Computer Research.

1.3. First project and participation in future projects

The first project in which the successful applicant(s) will collaborate, as well as the number of available vacancies and the characteristics of the job role, are set out in the annex hereto. At the end of the duration of this first project or its budgetary availability for this recruitment process, the successful applicant(s) may join other projects within the same line of research.

1.4. Talent pool creation and contacting candidates in the pool

The panel in charge of the recruitment process may decide to create a talent pool including candidates whose applications were unsuccessful but who participated in all the stages of the recruitment process and, where applicable, passed the relevant test. In such a case, the panel may set a minimum score for candidates to be placed in the pool. The pool will list candidates in descending order of score. Candidates in the pool may be contacted if a successful applicant does not accept the position offered or, after accepting it, is on a temporary leave of absence, resigns or is dismissed. They may also be contacted to cover additional needs of the project (or of other projects within the same line of research), as long as the tasks to be fulfilled are related to the job profile specified in this call for applications.If candidates are offered a position, they will be contacted in the order listed in the pool.

1.5. Adding selected candidates to the pool

The candidate(s) selected for the job position(s) will be added to the talent pool at the end of their contract(s). Their position on the list will be determined by the score they achieved during the recruitment process.

1.6. Gender representation (relevant in the event of a tie)

In accordance with the provisions of the agreement of the Governing Council of 27 January 2022, which approves the University of Alicante 4th Plan for equal opportunities between women and men, and with article 61.2. f) of Valencia Government Law 4/2021, of 16 April, of the Valencian Civil Service, it is hereby stated that the percentage distribution in the contractual job vacancies of senior technologist for research projects is 52.38%for women and 47.62%for men, so there is no under-representation of either sex in this job category.

Second. Requirements for applicants.

Compliance with the requirements listed below must always refer to the date of expiry of the deadline for the submission of applications and must be maintained until the date of entering into the contract.Applicants must:

2.1. General requirements

2.1.1. Have Spanish nationality or be in one of the situations listed in article 57 of Royal Legislative Decree 5/2015, of 30 October, which approves Primary Statute of Public Employees consolidated text (BOE of 31 October). In the case established in point 4 of this article, when legal residence in Spain is required, candidates must hold it at the time of entering into contract.

2.1.2. Have a good command of any of the official languages of the Valencia Region for the performance of the job.

2.1.3. Be at least 16 years of age and not be over the maximum age for compulsory retirement.

2.1.4. Possess the physical and mental capacities and aptitudes that are necessary for the performance of the relevant duties and tasks.

2.1.5. Not be disqualified by final judgement or as a result of having been dismissed for disciplinary reasons to perform duties similar to those of the relevant professional category. Nationals of other countries must not be disqualified or in an equivalent situation, nor have been subject to a disciplinary or equivalent punishment that prevents access to public employment in the same terms in their own country.

2.2. Specific requirements

2.2.1. Hold or be in the process of obtaining a 1st-cycle undergraduate degree, an engineering technology degree, an architectural technology degree or equivalent. In the case of qualifications obtained overseas, a statement of comparability or equivalent must be provided. Applicants who are not in possession of the degree certificate must provide proof of payment of the diploma issuing fee or submit an academic certificate stating that they have completed all the studies leading to the award of said certificate.

Under no circumstances will qualifications corresponding to the MECES level of official 4-year undergraduate degrees—belonging to academic systems prior to the European Higher Education Area regulated by Royal Decree 889/2022, of 18 October, in accordance with the provisions of the fourth additional provision of the aforementioned Royal Decree—be considered as qualifications equivalent to MECES undergraduate degrees. Likewise, holding a Master’s degree, a 1st-cycle undergraduate degree,a 1st-cycle engineering technology degree, a 1st-cycle architectural technology degree will not be considered equivalent.

PhD or Master’s degrees do not, in themselves, constitute qualifications that qualify for access to public employment.

2.3. Obligation to meet all requirements throughout the recruitment process

If an applicant, at any point during and before the completion of the recruitment process, no longer meets all the necessary conditions, they will be required to file a request to withdraw from the process. Otherwise, as soon as it is detected that they do not comply with all the requirements, they will be excluded from the process.

Third. Submission of applications.

3.1. Application period and procedure

Candidates must submit their applications via the University of Alicante e-Services Portal (https://seuelectronica.ua.es/ )-- Trámites -- Procesos selectivos y de provisión -- Solicitud de plazas de personal técnico para proyectos de investigación or by accessing the following link: https://s.ua.es/_MZg . Applications submitted through other channels will not be accepted.

3.2. Logging into the application platform (applicants with login credentials)

To apply, candidates will be required to log in using a digital certificate, their Cl@ve system credentials or their University of Alicante username and password.

3.3. Logging into the application platform (foreign applicants without login credentials)

If the applicant is unable to access the application form by any of the above means and is not a Spanish national, they will have to request their login credentials by sending an email to [e-mail] , with “Solicitud de credenciales de acceso para personas extranjeras” [meaning ‘Request for login credentials for foreigners’] as the email subject. The email must contain the following information: a) reference code of the relevant call for applications; b) name and surnames; c) ID number; and d) email address (to which the login credentials will be sent). They must also attach a copy of a valid ID or passport.

Candidates are advised to submit their request at least two working days before the application deadline to ensure timely receipt and processing.

3.4. Notifications and veracity of information

The electronic means to be used in the application process will be those specified on the UA e-Services Portal. The Guide on how to apply for technical staff positions on research projects , available on the website of the UA Recruitment Service (link to the guide: https://s.ua.es/es/ntvr ), contains all information relating to the application process.

Whenever a decision or other documents relating to the recruitment process are published on the candidate’s electronic file, an email will be sent to the address provided in the application. This email is for information purposes only and does not replace the relevant notification (to be carried out in accordance with section 8 of the call for applications) under any circumstances.

By submitting their application, candidates confirm that the information provided in the application is true and that they meet all the requirements set out in the call for applications. They also undertake to provide proof that the information contained in the application is true and correct.

3.5. Documentation to be provided (holders of foreign qualifications)

Holders of a foreign qualification must provide both the official qualification certificate and the official academic transcript, in order to determine whether the qualification is indeed equivalent to the required qualification and/or the one to be considered for the merit-based assessment.

3.6. Documents submitted in a foreign language

Any supporting documents submitted in a language other than those with official status in the Valencia Region must be accompanied by a sworn translation. Otherwise, said supporting documents may be excluded or not considered.

3.7. Obligation to present proof of achievements and verification of original documents

Merits for which no valid proof has been provided by the deadline for candidates to correct their applications after publication of the provisional list of accepted and rejected candidates (fourth section of the call) will not be taken into account.

At any point during the process, candidates may be required to present the originals of the submitted documents and, where applicable, the sworn translation of said documents.

Fourth. List of accepted and rejected candidates

Verification of compliance with requirements and grounds for exclusion

If at any point during the recruitment process the panel becomes aware that a candidate does not meet all the requirements set out herein, and once said candidate has been heard, the panel will propose to the University President that the candidate be excluded from the process. In order to ensure that the appropriate measures are taken, the panel will also specify the inaccurate or false information provided by the candidate in their application. Should the candidate be excluded from the recruitment process, they may file an appeal for the decision to be reviewed by the University President.

Sixth. Three-stage selection system

6.1. Selection system

Test, merit-based assessment and interview.

The highest possible score on the test is 5 points. A minimum score of 3 is required; otherwise, the candidate’s CVs will not be considered for the merit-based assessment, and the personal interview will not be conducted.

The interview (as well as the test, if it is oral) may be recorded.

6.2. Proof of identity

Applicants of Spanish nationality must prove their identity by presenting their Spanish ID, passport, driving licence or, where applicable, a document issued by a police station that contains their Spanish ID number. Applicants who are not Spanish nationals must prove their identity by presenting a document issued by the relevant authorities of their country of origin or residence; the document must be a valid proof of identity, age and nationality. Copies or photocopies of said documents are not accepted under any circumstances.

6.3. Weather emergency

The test and interview will be suspended if the University of Alicante issues a red weather warning and all in-person activities are cancelled; therefore, candidates are advised to check the UA website for the latest updates on weather warnings. For information purposes, any measures adopted will be published (in advance if possible) in the candidate’s electronic file as well as on the web page of the recruitment process.

6.4. Talent pool

The panel may decide to create a talent pool including candidates whose applications were unsuccessful, in accordance with section 1.4 of this call for applications.

ANNEX I

PURPOSE OF CALL I-PTGAI 55-26 AND JOB PROFILE

Employment contract for technical support and the delivery of research projects and research, innovation and knowledge transfer activities at the University Laboratory for Smart Tourism (TI·LAB) in Torrevieja, within the framework of the collaboration agreement between the University of Alicante and Torrevieja City Council.

1. First project in which the successful applicant will collaborate:

1.1. Name of the project: “University Laboratory for Smart Tourism associated with the Torrevieja Venue, 2025-2029”.

1.2. Funding agency: Torrevieja City Council.

1.3. Dept. / Institute: University Institute for Tourism Research.

2. Number of vacancies and features of the job vacancy.

2.1. Number of job vacancies: one.

2.2. Job position:senior technologist.

2.3. Working hours: full-time position, mornings/afternoons.

2.4. Remuneration: €2,100 gross/monthly (each monthly payment includes the amount corresponding to the extra payment for that month).

2.5. Tasks to be carried out:

• Supporting the activities of the University Laboratory for Smart Tourism within the framework of the agreement between the University of Alicante and Torrevieja City Council, especially those relating to tourism, territorial innovation, local development and sustainability.
• Providing on-site assistance with the day-to-day operations of the Torrevieja Venue and the University Laboratory for Smart Tourism; this includes assisting users and project partners while ensuring the successful delivery of meetings, conferences and other related activities.
• Assisting the UA Torrevieja Venue with the organisation, delivery and promotion of activities, encouraging the participation of businesses, associations, public bodies and other local economic and social stakeholders.
• Engaging in processes aimed at supporting innovation, sustainability, local development and participation in tourism; this includes identifying needs, opportunities and challenges within the tourism and business landscape at local and district level.
• Supporting processes to identify, liaise with and enlist the help of crucial stakeholders at the tourist destination, which includes conducting and managing surveys, interviews, focus groups, participatory workshops and other stakeholder consultation and validation techniques.
• Assisting with the design and delivery of training, awareness and knowledge transfer initiatives relevant to tourism, innovation, sustainability, smart tourist destinations, entrepreneurship and business competitiveness.
• Supporting the delivery of studies, reports and R&D&I and knowledge transfer projects, particularly those focusing on tourism planning and management, local development, sustainability, governance, innovation and business needs.
• Promoting avenues for collaboration between universities, public bodies, businesses and associations, thus strengthening tourism governance and the local innovation ecosystem, and facilitating knowledge transfer at local and regional level.
• Assisting with the design, management and delivery of pilot experiences, participatory processes and living lab initiatives, engaging economic and social stakeholders in testing and validating solutions for implementation at the tourist destination.
• Assisting with the identification of funding calls and opportunities, as well as with the preparation and delivery of regional, national and European projects relating to tourism, local development, innovation, sustainability and local and regional transformation.

3.1. Official academic qualifications (maximum 2 points). The following qualifications will be considered for this job vacancy:undergraduate degree in Tourism (Spanish MECES level 2 or EQF level 6), Master’s degree in Local Development and Territorial Innovation (Spanish MECES level 3 or EQF level 7), any other official degree with equivalent content.

3.2. Experience (maximum 3 points): applicants having conducted tasks and activities under an employment contract (in any field) or administrative contractual arrangement (other than for teaching activities) will receive 1 point per full year of service (or the proportional part for periods of less than one year; only full months count). The applicant’s experience must be related to the tasks to be conducted, to the job description herein or to:

• Planning, management, promotion and development of tourist destinations and smart tourist destinations, especially within the remit of public and local bodies.
• Participatory, governance and public-private collaboration processes involving businesses, associations and other socioeconomic stakeholders.
• Business management, entrepreneurship, industry associations and strengthening of the local economic fabric across the tourism, retail, hospitality and service sectors.
• Policies for local development, territorial innovation, sustainability, employment and administrative management.

3.3. Additional training (maximum 3 points). Training related to the tasks to be conducted, to the job description herein or to:

• Planning, management, promotion and development of tourist destinations and smart tourist destinations, especially within the remit of public and local bodies.
• Participatory, governance and public-private collaboration processes involving businesses, associations and other socioeconomic stakeholders.
• Business management, entrepreneurship, industry associations and strengthening of the local economic fabric across the tourism, retail, hospitality and service sectors.
• Policies for local development, territorial innovation, sustainability, employment and administrative management.

3.4. Academic CV: maximum 5 points. Only those academic achievements related to the tasks to the conducted and to the job description herein will be considered. The score is calculated as follows:

3.4.a) Academic record of the degrees mentioned in section 3.1 of this annex: up to a maximum of 2 points, according to this formula: https://s.ua.es/es/bJY4

where M is the average mark obtained in one of the qualifications specified in the aforementioned section 3.1, as it appears in the applicant’s academic record in accordance with the following equation: https://s.ua.es/es/bJY0

were C i states the number of credits of the course and N i refers to the corresponding grade (Pass= 1; Outstanding = 2; Distinction = 3; Distinction with Honours = 4) and nc stands for the number of courses of the relevant degree.In this section, doctorates will not be taken into account and the highest average mark from among the academic certificates of the other qualifications listed in section 3.1 of this annex will be considered.

3.4.b) Scientific publications (articles, books, journals, etc.) and patents: up to 1 point.

3.4.c) Collaborations in research activities: up to 0.50 points.

3.4.d) Communications, papers and posters at conferences, meetings and seminars: up to 1 point.

3.4.e) Research visits in other centres or organisations carrying out activities directly related to the tasks to be carried out and to the job profile (sections 2 and 3 of this annex): up to 0.50 points.