Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Department / School of Engineering
Organisation/Company Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Department / School of Engineering Department Engineering Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Postdoc Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 21 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 8 Aug 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The Department of Engineering of the public Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, invites applications for a Tenure Track faculty position onNetworks in computational social sciences with application to social networks and epidemics.
Details about the formal requirements, the selection criteria, the selection process, and further essential information are given in the official regulations of the call. The original version in the Catalan language is availablehere .
Approximated gross salary:42.268,90 EUR per year.
Applications must include an electronic copy of the PhD certificate. Furthermore, in order to illustrate the applicant's match with the requirement and selection criteria, it is strongly recommended to include a cover letter (1 page maximum), a curriculum vitae (providing common academic IDs such as Orcid or Web of Science Researcher ID), as well as a teaching and research statement (1 page maximum each).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UPF promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.
* To hold a doctoral degree. In the case of a degree issued by a foreign university, the selected candidate must request the recognition or equivalence to the academic level of doctor before the end of the tenure-track period.
* If the doctoral degree was obtained at Pompeu Fabra University, the candidate must have had no contractual relationship with the university for a minimum period of two years from the date the doctoral degree was awarded.
* Not to have been dismissed from public service through disciplinary proceedings, nor be disqualified by a final court ruling from performing public duties. In the case of nationals from another State, the candidate must not be disqualified or in an equivalent situation, nor have been subject to disciplinary sanctions or equivalent measures that would prevent access to public sector employment under the same terms in their home country.
Specific Requirements
At least 5 years of postdoctoral experience.
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Languages SPANISH Level Excellent
Languages CATALAN Level Excellent
Research Field Engineering » Computer engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4
Additional Information
42.268,90€ gross per year
Selection process
* Teaching excellence (25 points). The candidate must have a solid track record and demonstrate promise of excellence in teaching. Strong emphasis will be placed on teaching excellence, as well as experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to data engineering and computational techniques. If candidates move on to the second phase, they will be required to deliver a short teaching demonstration on a topic related to this position, at the undergraduate level. This session will be open to members of the Department and will be evaluated by the Selection Committee.
* Research track record in the field (25 points). The candidate must have a solid research trajectory in the area of the position, well aligned with the research needs of the department. For example, having publications in JCR Q1-indexed journals and conferences on relevant topics in the area, and prior experience collaborating with international researchers in competitive research projects or publications. Strong emphasis will be placed on indicators of scientific excellence such as the impact of the candidate’s publications, especially as first author, and individual fellowships such as Marie Curie, Ramón y Cajal, or the Serra Húnter Excellence Programme. If candidates move on to the second phase, they will be required to present a seminar on their research and research plan, open to members of the Department, which will be evaluated by the Selection Committee.
* Versatility in engineering fundamentals (20 points). The candidate’s ability to teach across various areas of the School of Engineering’s degree programs will be positively valued.
* Ability to attract funding (10 points). The candidate must demonstrate potential to attract external funding and to establish partnerships or consultancy collaborations with the private sector. Participation or leadership in research projects with social and economic impact will be positively valued.
* International experience (15 points). Previous professional experience abroad of at least two years will be positively valued, with special consideration given to productivity during the time spent abroad.
* Outreach experience (5 points). Experience in outreach and knowledge transfer to other institutions, companies, or the public sector will be positively valued.
The minimum score required to pass the selection process is 60 points.
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