Postdoctoral contract in nonlinear dynamics and mixing in geophysical flows. (Ref. 30267490004)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH, Spain

Updated: 15 days ago
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 06 Apr 2026

20 Mar 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH
Research Field

Physics » Computational physics
Computer science » Modelling tools
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions

PhD Positions
Application Deadline

6 Apr 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Country

Spain
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Part-time
Hours Per Week

32
Offer Starting Date

15 Apr 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

NextGenerationEU
Reference Number

30267490004
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Mission:

Analyze the dynamics associated with atmospheric and oceanic heat waves in the Euro-Mediterranean region through climate simulations with the SPEEDO model.

Functions to be developed:

  • Design and carry out climate simulations with the SPEEDO model.
  • Compare climate simulations with observational data.
  • Identify atmospheric and oceanic heat waves.
  • Assess the health impact of these heat waves.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address complex research questions and solve real-world problems.

Where to apply
Website
https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/en/procedures/call-for-recruitment-of-pdi-postdo…

Requirements
Research Field
Physics » Computational physics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Computer science » Modelling tools
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Technical Skills:

  •  Programming: Fortran, R, bash.
  • Climatic data libraries: CDO, and NetCDF format.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

  • Epidemiological models: health and temperature.
  • Climate data analysis: including observations and reanalysis products.

Professional Experience:

  • Participation in scientific activities (conferences, courses, seminars, etc.) as well as the presentation of communications in these spaces.
  • Have participated in international initiatives related to programming and atmospheric sciences (e.g. Code for EARTH/ECMWF).
  • 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
Physics » Computational physicsComputer science » Modelling tools
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

€36,765.02 gross/annual (per 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/r2/r2-jobs/r2-jobs select the offer that is of interest to you, click on: https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/en/procedures/call-for-recruitment-of-pdi-postdoctoral-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.

Website for additional job details

https://web.mat.upc.edu/jezabel.curbelo/

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
Av. Diagonal, 647
Geofield


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

STATUS: EXPIRED

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