Technician for testing and validation of LARA V3.0 sensors for structural monitoring. (Ref. 30267510045)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH in Barcelona is seeking a part-time researcher to collaborate on the SMART-INFRA project. You will contribute to commissioning, experimental characterization and validation of LARA V3.0 prototypes (low-cost accelerometer and inclinometer) for monitoring structures.

The role involves laboratory testing, data analysis (Python/MATLAB), and reporting; a PhD track is considered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of structural instrumentation and monitoring.
• Fundamentals of MEMS sensors, accelerometers and inclinometers.
• Acquisition and recording of sensor data; sampling and temporal synchronization.
• Principles of measurement, calibration, uncertainty and comparison with reference instruments.
• Characterization of vibrations and inclinations in structural elements.

Responsibilities

• Put the LARA V3.0 prototypes into operation; check data acquisition, communications and basic hardware/software operation.
• Prepare and execute laboratory tests and calibration protocols to measure accelerations and inclinations.
• Evaluate precision, repeatability, noise, drift and variability between units; compare results with references.
• Process and analyze experimental data, document results, identify limitations and possible improvements.
• Provide support for preliminary tests on real structures and develop usage protocols, validation reports and recommendations.

Skills

Structural monitoring

MEMS sensors

Sensor data acquisition

Embedded systems basics

Education

Pursuing PhD

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Engineering » Civil engineering Engineering » Electronic engineering Engineering » Communication engineering Engineering » Industrial engineering 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 22 Offer Starting Date 21 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 30267510045 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Funding project: SMART-INFRA, PID2024-161115OB-C21 Activities related to M1A3 (development of modular sensors), M2A3 (validation of MUM) and M5A3 (validation in real structures). Experimental work with the new version LARA V3.0, redesigned to replace components of the previous version that are no longer available.

Mission:

Collaborate in the commissioning, experimental characterization and validation of LARA V3.0 prototypes (low-cost accelerometer and inclinometer), to guarantee their suitability for monitoring structures.

Functions to be developed:

• Put the LARA V3.0 prototypes into operation; check their data acquisition, communications and basic hardware and software operation.
• Prepare and execute laboratory test and calibration protocols to measure accelerations and inclinations under controlled conditions.
• Evaluate precision, repeatability, noise, drift and variability between units; compare results with reference instruments and with the previous generation of LARA.
• Process and analyze experimental data, document the results and identify limitations and possible improvements to the system.
• Provide support for preliminary tests on real structures and develop usage protocols, validation reports and recommendations for the deployment of sensors in the project.
• Reproducible experimental trials (planning, execution and recording).
• Configuration of measurement equipment, data verification and resolution of basic incidents.
• Signal processing and experimental data analysis (e.g., Python or MATLAB).

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• Structural instrumentation and monitoring.
• Fundamentals of MEMS sensors, accelerometers and inclinometers.
• Acquisition and recording of sensor data; sampling and temporal synchronization.
• Principles of measurement, calibration, uncertainty and comparison with reference instruments.
• Characterization of vibrations and inclinations in structural elements.
• Basic concepts of embedded systems, IoT communications and technical documentation.
• It will be assessed:
  • Have or be pursuing a doctorate.

Professional Experience:

• In laboratory testing, instrumentation or sensor data acquisition.
• In characterization, calibration or validation of motion sensors.
• In programming and experimental data processing.
• In structural monitoring, electronic prototyping or field trials.
• In the quantitative analysis of results and comparison of sensor performance.
• In writing technical reports and validation protocols in a collaborative research environment.
• 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 Engineering » Civil engineeringEngineering » Electronic engineeringEngineering » Communication engineeringEngineering » Industrial engineering 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.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DECA) Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08034 Street Jordi Girona, 1-3 Geofield