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Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH
- Research Field: Engineering » Agricultural engineering; Engineering » Computer engineering; Engineering » Other; Engineering » Electrical engineering; Engineering » Electronic engineering; Engineering » Biomedical engineering; Engineering » Civil engineering; Engineering » Materials engineering; Engineering » Communication engineering; Environmental science » Other; Physics » Other
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Bachelor Positions
- Application Deadline: 24 Nov 2026 - 14:00 (Europe/Madrid)
- Country: Spain
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 37,5h
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Apr 2027
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
What the grant offers
Up to 4 years
Contract duration (includes optional 12-month max orientation period post-PhD).
Funding & Remuneration
Years 1-4: €25,457 gross/year)
* Additional allowances include aid plus €7,000 for research stays and PhD tuition fees.
**Agreement CG/2024/05/12 of 25 October 2024 regulates remuneration for teaching activities carried out under predoctoral training contracts. Remuneration for Teaching: màximum €11.978,40
Where to apply
Website: https://tramits.upc.edu/login
Requirements
- Research Field: Engineering » Other — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
- Research Field: Engineering » Other — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Before applying, make sure you meet all of the following eligibility requirements:
- Academic Enrollment: Enrolled or admitted full-time in a UPC PhD program for the [contact details available in the full listing] academic year, or eligible for admission at the time of contract formalization.
- Degree Status: Do not hold a PhD degree.
- Previous Grants: Have not enjoyed a similar predoctoral contract for more than 12 months at the application deadline.
- Supervision: Have a PhD supervisor who belongs to the research team of the funded project.
- Language Skills: Catalan C1 level accreditation or request a temporary exemption according to UPC regulations.
Specific Requirements
Required application documents
To complete your application, you must submit all documents online:
- ID Document: Copy of valid DNI, NIE, or Passport (passport for non-resident foreigners).
- Degree Certificate: Copy of the official university degree allowing access to PhD studies.
- Academic Transcript: Official university transcript showing grades, credits, and completion dates (with certified translation or equivalence declaration if studied abroad).
- Curriculum Vitae: CV using the official CVA model available on the call website.
- PhD Admission/Enrollment: Proof of admission or enrollment in a UPC PhD program linked to Annex II projects for 2026/2027.
- Other Certificates: Disability accreditation or other relevant academic merits, if applicable.
- Catalan C1 Certificate (Or temporary exemption request)
Applicants can only apply to one single R&D project. Applications and document corrections must be submitted strictly through the UPC electronic site.
- Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent
- Languages: CATALAN — Level: Basic
- Research Field: Engineering » Other — Years of Research Experience: None
Internal Application form(s) needed
ANNEX II_PROJECTES_PID2025.pdf (325.28 KB - PDF)
Fitxes_projectes_PID2025_candidats.pdf (4.16 MB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits
Funding & Remuneration
Years 1-4: €25,457 (gross/year)
* Additional allowances include aid plus €7,000 for research stays and PhD tuition fees.
**Agreement CG/2024/05/12 of 25 October 2024 regulates remuneration for teaching activities carried out under predoctoral training contracts. Remuneration for Teaching: màximum €11.978,40
Eligibility criteria
Assessment criteria Score
- The candidate's academic and/or scientific and technical background 0–50
- Scientific and technical contributions 0–45
- Mobility and internationalisation 0–5
- The candidate's suitability for the research activities that will be carried out in the funded project 0–50
Selection process
Applications will be assessed by a committee of 3 members chaired by the PI of the Knowledge 7 Generation Project in question, according to the previous assessment criteria (maximum 100 points).
If any applications have a tied score, the decision will be made in favour of the application with the highest score in criterion 1.
In case of equality, the highest score in criterion 1.1, followed by criterion 1.2 and criterion 2. If the tie continues, it will be decided by drawing lots.
The application with the highest score for each of the projects will be proposed for funding, for each of the grants associated with each research project, as long as the applications have a score equal to or higher than 75 points (out of 100).
Additional comments
Languages:
Catalan is not necessary to apply. But the person who joins the UPC must be able to provide proof of having attained CEFR Level C1 in Catalan. If this is not possible, a temporary exemption from certification must be applied for under the terms provided for in Governing Council Decision CG/2023/03/09, of 13 April.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 23
- Company/Institute: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
- Country: Spain
Contact
- State/Province: Barcelona
- City: Barcelona
- Website: https://talenthub.upc.edu/en/jobs/r1/ajuts-formacio-de-doctors-2026/doctoral-training-grants-2026
- Street: C. Jordi Girona, 31
- Postal Code: 08034
- E-Mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
- Phone: [contact details available in the full listing]
