Technical Support Specialist for georeferencing, econometric modeling, and scientific communication

EURAXESS Ireland; Cartagena de Indias; Presencial; EUR 8000 - 9600; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena invites applications for a part-time Technical Support Specialist role focused on georeferencing, econometric modeling, and scientific communication. The position is linked to the project "Game Geography and Data-Driven Decisions" and carries a fixed annual gross remune­ration.

The successful candidate will build georeferenced databases, integrate census data, and help disseminate findings through outreach materials and presentations.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Economy.
• Recognition of foreign degrees as required.
• 10-hour workweek from Monday to Friday 10:00–12:00.

Responsabilidades

• Build and debug georeferenced databases with coordinates validation.
• Integrate census mapping and socioeconomic data from INE.
• Support econometric models linking gambling density to factors.
• Create visuals and disseminate project findings to audiences.
• Prepare reports, articles, and conference materials.

Conocimientos

Georeferencing

Econometric modeling

Scientific communication

Data integration

Educación

Bachelor's in Business/Economics

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universidad Politecnica de Cartagena Research Field Economics » Econometrics Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 10 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 10 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Deadline for submission of applications: August 10.

TITLE OF THE POSITION OFFERED: Technical Support Specialist for georeferencing, econometric modeling, and scientific communication.

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Indefinite.

PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY: GROUP I. University Graduate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Economy.

For degrees obtained abroad (including those from the EU), applicants must provide proof that they have obtained the corresponding recognition or, where applicable, the credential attesting to the equivalence of their degree.

WEEKLY DEDICATION: The position will be full time, and the workweek will be 10 hours, carried out from Monday to Friday, from 10h to 12h.

GROSS ANNUAL REMUNERATION: The employee will receive an annual gross salary of 8.845,34 euros.

PROJECT TITLE: Game Geography and Data-Driven Decisions: Location, Determining Factors, and Machine Learning Algorithms Using Open Data.

DURATION: The term of this contract will be contingent upon the availability of budgetary funds for the aforementioned line of research.

Current R&D&I activity:

"The Geography of Gaming and Data-Driven Decisions: Location, Determining Factors, and Machine Learning Algorithms Using Open Data," Reference Project SUBV25/00040 funded by the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and the 2030 Agenda. Budget line 30.05.18.9998 541A 642.10 (code: 2026/00104/001).

INTENDED DATE OF DEPUTY EMPLOYMENT: from 01/09/2026 on.

TASKS TO BE CARRIED OUT:

The person hired will provide technical and managerial support to the research team on the project to locate Type B gaming machines. Their tasks will include:

• Building and debugging georeferenced databases. Obtaining postal addresses and georeferencing, manually correcting and validating coordinates. Verifying territorial consistency.
• Integrating census mapping and socioeconomic information from the INE. Assigning variables (income, age, nationality, etc.).
• Supporting the development of econometric models that relate the density of gambling establishments to socioeconomic factors.
• Visualization and communication: Promoting the project on social media and producing videos.
• Dissemination and knowledge transfer: drafting outreach documents for various audiences and institutional communications.
• Support for the preparation of reports, scientific articles, and presentations for conferences and for the entity funding the project.

MERITS TO BE ASSESSED AND EVALUATION CRITERIA:

• Academic Background (30%): The academic transcript corresponding to the required degree will be evaluated. 20 points for the transcript and 10 points for specific grades in econometric modeling courses (Econometrics).
• Specific Training (20%): Specific training in the field of scientific communication and outreach will be evaluated: master’s degrees, university-specific degrees, or specialization courses related to communication and outreach.
• Professional Experience (10%): Demonstrated professional experience related to the proposed tasks.
• Languages (20%): English (C1) earns the maximum score. Proven knowledge of other languages will be considered.
• Personal interview (20%): Conducted in Spanish, English, or both, focusing on the candidate’s resume and their suitability for the position.