Technician to develop computational mechanics of epithelial tissues. (Ref. 30269740002)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; Presencial; EUR 18.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH seeks a part-time researcher to develop mathematical and computational models for epithelial tissues. You will work on 3D vertex and continuum models, applying them to study mechanics using optogenetic tools and communicating results through reports and presentations.

Candidates should have experience in mathematical modelling and computational mechanics, plus a strong background in numerical methods and collaboration across disciplines.

Formación

• Knowledge in mathematical modelling, computational mechanics and numerical methods.
• Ability to conduct research in computational mechanics applied to biological systems.
• Experience with developing mathematical and computational models.

Responsabilidades

• Develop mathematical and computational models for epithelial tissues, including 3D vertex and continuum models.
• Apply models to understand epithelial mechanics using optogenetic tools.
• Collaborate in presenting results and writing reports; work across disciplines.

Conocimientos

Mathematical modelling

Computational mechanics

Numerical methods

Educación

University degree in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Engineering » Computer engineering Mathematics » Applied mathematics Mathematics » Computational mathematics Physics » Computational physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 5 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 18 Offer Starting Date 15 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 30269740002 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Develop mathematical and computational models to understand epithelial tissues.

Functions to be developed:

• Develop mathematical and computational models for epithelial tissues, including 3D vertex models and continuous models.
• Apply these models to understand altered epithelial mechanics using optogenetic tools that selectively control cortical contractility.
• Collaborate in communicating results in presentations and written reports.
• Willingness to collaborate across disciplines.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• Mathematical modeling.
• Computational mechanics.
• Numerical methods.

Professional Experience:

• In research in computational mechanics applied to biological systems.
• 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 » Computer engineeringMathematics » Applied mathematicsMathematics » Computational mathematicsPhysics » Computational physics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

€38,684.20 gross per year (full-time)

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.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Specific Research Centre for Numerical Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08034 Street Jordi Girona, 1-3 Geofield