Technician specialized in complex systems. (Ref. 30267480066)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; In loco; EUR 15.000 - 25.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH is seeking a First Stage Researcher (R1) in Biological sciences to contribute to studies on collective fish movement and the statistical properties of groups of freely moving fish.

The role includes designing and conducting experiments with fish and employing digital tools and office automation, with emphasis on environmental biology and aquatic organisms. Experience in animal experimentation is required and expected.

Competenze

• Accreditation in animal experimentation: accreditation/regulated training as a staff user of animals for experimentation and other scientific purposes, with specialization in fish.
• General biology and life sciences: fundamentals of biology applied to environmental research and aquatic organisms.

Mansioni

• Collaborate in the design of experiments with fish.
• Participate in conducting experiments with fish.
• Use of digital tools and office automation.

Conoscenze

Catalan

English

Spanish

Descrizione del lavoro

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Biological sciences » Zoology 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 30267480066 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Collaborate in the study of collective fish movement, relating to the physical and statistical properties of groups of freely moving fish.

Functions to be developed:

• Collaborate in the design of experiments with fish.
• Participate in conducting experiments with fish.
• Use of digital tools and office automation.

Other requirements to consider:

• Ability to work in animal experimental environments.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• General biology and life sciences: fundamentals of biology applied to environmental research and aquatic organisms.
• It will be assessed:
  • Accreditation in animal experimentation: accreditation/regulated training as a staff user of animals for experimentation and other scientific purposes, with specialization in fish.

Professional Experience:

• In handling and maintaining laboratory animals.
• 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 Biological sciences 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.