Research Support Positions

Offer Description

Mission:

Provide support in the development of numerical methods to solve a minimization problem between two density functions.

Functions to be developed:

• Apply computer tools and spreadsheets for solving data minimization and processing problems.
• Obtain results for various combinations of parameters.
• Present the results appropriately.

Where to apply

Website: https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/en/procedures/call-for-recruitment-of-ptgas-staff-to-carry-out-scientific-and-technical-activities?set_language=en

Requirements

• Research Field: Mathematics
• Education Level: Undergraduate

Skills/Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Data processing and calculation automation using advanced office automation tools.

Other requirements to consider:

• Skills in writing and presenting results.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• Applied mathematical calculation.
• Basic algebra.

Experience Professional:

• 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: Mathematics
• Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

Additional Information

Benefits

€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All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.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:

• Maximum scoring: 5 points.
• 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:

• Those interested must access the website where the university publishes all the offers: https://talenthub.upc.edu/en/jobs/psr, select the offer that is of interest to you, click on: https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/en/procedures/call-for-recruitment-of-ptgas-staff-to-carry-out-scientific-and-technical-activities?set_language=en, fill in the form and add the additional documentation indicated.
• 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.

Website for additional job details: https://sites.google.com/view/gissell-estrada-rodriguez/home?authuser=0

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Department of Mathematics (MAT)
• Country: Spain
• State/Province: Barcelona
• City: Barcelona
• Postal Code: 08028
• Street: Pau Gargallo, 14

Contact

• State/Province: Barcelona
• City: Barcelona
• Website: https://www.upc.edu/
• Street: C. Jordi Girona, 31
• Postal Code: 08034
• E-Mail: personalinvestigador.sp@upc.edu