Technician to lead study on resilience analysis in electrical power systems. (Ref. 30279460001)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH is seeking an Engineering Researcher to lead resilience analysis in electrical power systems, developing concepts and performing OPF studies within Grid for Loads projects.

The role requires research experience, travel availability, and proficiency in Catalan, English, and Spanish; the position is temporary, full-time, starting 1 Jan 2027 in Barcelona.

Qualifications

• Academic degree is required.
• Experience in research activities in university or industry is valued.
• Willingness to travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop the concept and lead the study on resilience analysis in electrical power systems.
• Conduct system and OPF studies, including Grid for Loads.
• Carry out environmental and social assessments related to Grid for Loads.
• Prepare and review scientific publications and project deliverables.
• Address photovoltaic solar energy and installations.
• Advance resilience in electrical systems.
• Support energy transition and renewable energy initiatives.

Skills

English language

Spanish language

Catalan language

Education

Academic degree

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 2 Nov 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Reference Number 30279460001 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Develop a study on resilience analysis in electrical power systems.

Functions to be developed:

• Carry out the development and leadership of the concept, including the possible Grid for Loads.
• Execute system and Optimal Power Flow (OPF) studies, including Grid for Loads.
• Carry out the environmental and social assessment related to Grid for Loads.
• Prepare and review scientific publications and project deliverables.
• Photovoltaic solar energy and installations.
• Resilience in electrical systems.
• Energy transition and renewable energies.

Professional Experience:

• Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

Other requirements to consider:

• Availability to travel.

Languages CATALAN Level Basic

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages SPANISH Level Good

Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

€42,064.84 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 Centre of Technological Innovation in Power Electronics and Drives (CITCEA) Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08028 Street Av. Diagonal, 647 Geofield