Technician to perform structural and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation of pump-turbines. (Ref. 30269350007)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH is inviting applications for a part-time research role focused on structural and CFD simulations of pump-turbines. The position supports research activities within an academic and industrial context and values prior work in hydraulic machinery.

The role requires proficiency in English and Catalan/Spanish language basics, with the ability to work 26 hours per week in a Barcelona-based setting.

Formación

• Experience in structural simulations is required.
• Experience with CFD simulations is valued.
• Research background in mechanical/industrial engineering is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Perform structural simulations of pump-turbines.
• Develop CFD simulations of pumps-turbines.
• Detect damage and breakdowns in hydraulic machinery.
• Contribute to development of research activities in university and industry.

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Engineering » Industrial engineering Engineering » Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 12 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 26 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Reference Number 30269350007 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Perform structural and CFD simulation of pump-turbines.

Functions to be developed:

• Perform structural simulations of pump-turbines.
• Develop CFD simulations of pumps-turbines.
• Detect damage and breakdowns in hydraulic machinery.
• 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 » Industrial engineeringEngineering » Mechanical engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

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 Centre for Industrial Diagnostics and Fluid Dynamics Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08028 Street Av. Diagonal, 647 Geofield