Specialized technician to provide support in the development of numerical methods. (Ref. 30267490011)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; Presencial; EUR 27.000 - 33.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) - BarcelonaTECH invites applications for a 20-hour-per-week research support position in Mathematics. The role focuses on supporting numerical method development to solve a minimization problem between two density functions.

The candidate will apply computer tools and spreadsheets, obtain results for various parameter combinations, and automate data processing using office automation tools. Basic Catalan and good English are expected.

Formación

• Applied mathematical calculation knowledge is required.
• Experience in research activities in university or industry is valued.

Responsabilidades

• Apply computer tools and spreadsheets for data minimization and processing.
• Obtain results for various parameter combinations.
• Automate data processing using office tools.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Writing results

Research experience

Herramientas

Office tools

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Mathematics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 9 Nov 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 16 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 30267490011 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Provide support in the development of numerical methods to solve a minimization problem between two density functions.

Functions to be developed:

• Apply computer tools and spreadsheets for solving data minimization and processing problems.
• Obtain results for various combinations of parameters.
• Data processing and calculation automation using advanced office automation tools.

Other requirements to consider:

• Skills in writing and presenting results.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• Applied mathematical calculation.

Experience Professional:

• 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 Mathematics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

€29,844.62 gross per year (for a full-time position)

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.