Technician for stochastic modeling of ion channels using Langevin equations. (Ref. 30267480062)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) - BarcelonaTECH invites applications for a Researcher to model and simulate Langevin equations applied to ion channels.

You will design and maintain code for simulation models, implement stochastic techniques, run numerical simulations, and collaborate on analysis and validation within the project. Fluency in English and experience in Fortran 90/Python are valued. The position is part-time with a 10-hour week and starts 2 Nov 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in modeling or simulation of ion channels.
• Experience with stochastic processes and simulation methods.
• Scientific programming for numerical simulations (Fortran 90, Python).
• Experience in research activities in university or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, program and maintain the code necessary for simulation models.
• Implement stochastic process techniques for the development of ion channel simulation schemes.
• Run the numerical simulations.
• Collaborate in the analysis and validation of results within the scientific project.
• Mathematical description of stochastic processes.
• Mathematical or computational modeling of biological, physical or chemical systems.

Skills

Ion channel modeling

Stochastic processes

Scientific programming

Fortran 90

Python

Tools

Fortran 90

Python

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Physics » Computational physics Chemistry » Biochemistry Mathematics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 26 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 10 Offer Starting Date 2 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 30267480062 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Perform modeling and simulation of Langevin equations applied to ion channels.

Functions to be developed:

• Design, program and maintain the code necessary for simulation models.
• Implement stochastic process techniques for the development of ion channel simulation schemes.
• Run the numerical simulations.
• Collaborate in the analysis and validation of results within the scientific project.
• Mathematical description of stochastic processes.
• Mathematical or computational modeling of biological, physical or chemical systems.

Professional Experience:

• In modeling or simulation of ion channels.
• In the use of stochastic processes and simulation methods.
• In scientific programming for numerical simulations (Fortran 90, Python).
• 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 » Computational physicsChemistry » BiochemistryMathematics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

€38,684.20 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.