Universidad de Deusto - Investigación
Job description
– Deusto Institute of Technology is the technological research centre of the University of Deusto, located on the Bilbao campus, whose mission is to promote research, training and knowledge transfer at the service of society and industry.
DeustoTech offers an exceptional opportunity for predoctoral researchers interested in the field of energy performance of buildings and built environments. Several topics such as integration of renewable energies, improvement of building envelopes, and building HVAC systems are considered, mainly through a data-driven perspective.
Position
We are seeking a research assistant in energy engineering, with expertise in building energy simulation, calibration of building thermo‑energy models and HVAC systems, model‑based control applications, energy data analytics, and electricity price formation processes.
The successful candidate will develop models, calibration procedures, and controllers, with the ultimate goal of optimizing the energy performance of buildings and other energy assets. These should comprise :
* Engineering modelling
* Statistical analysis and model calibration
* Developing, testing and validation of computer codes.
The candidate is expected to be capable of structuring and carrying out research activities, interacting with external collaborators within the framework of collaborative projects, and engaging with the internal team. Particularly :
* Interaction with data providers for model definition and calibration
* Integration with partners dealing with asset management and optimization for the correct formulation of models, calibration processes and energy optimization problems.
* Interaction with ICT technicians in Deusto, regarding the extraction and integration of data into data structures and transferring research code for integration into automated calibration services.
* Understanding and accessing data sources such as public offices (municipal / regional cadasters, building taxonomies, energy inventories), weather data services and energy suppliers (consumption data), to get contextual data from models.
The above mentioned activities are well‑aligned and with sufficient scientific aim to deliver a PhD thesis in the field of Energy in the Built Environment.
The candidate will participate also in communication and dissemination of the scientific results in conferences, seminars and workshops, both national and international, as well as publications in scientific journals.
Title of the project to be incorporated
STUNNED SisTemic mUltilevel optimized orchestratioN of energy maNagement systEms for resiDential, industrial and tertiary energy flexibility services (STUNNED), EU GA nº 101172968
PI and/or project manager
* Roberto Garay
We offer
* Full‑time incorporation in a doctoral project, starting in April 2026
* Stimulating research environment with access to cutting‑edge resources and technologies.
* Ongoing supervision and support from leading experts in the field.
* Competitive economic conditions and opportunities to attend international scientific events.
* The contract is for one year and can be renewed for up to two years.
* Annual salary : 28,612.65€
The University of Deusto supports the inclusion of people with disabilities. It therefore encourages this condition to be indicated in applications in the case of having a certificate of disability equal to or greater than 33%.
Requirements
Background :
Energy engineering or equivalent Master Degree.
Capacities
* Understanding of energy systems in buildings and urban environments.
* Programming skills. At least basic knowledge of Python and / or R.
* Fluent in English (requirement) and Spanish (highly valued).
* Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment and adapt to different research challenges.
* Good level of written and spoken English.
Valuable items
* Expertise in international context (erasmus) or multi‑stakeholder environments (some business experience).
* Expertise in scientific publication.
* Understanding of public registers (cadasters, etc).
* Basic skills in Geographic Information Systems.
* Good level of written and spoken Spanish.
Application and deadline
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
In order to apply to this job offer, all applicants must complete the following 2 steps :
* Fill out the “Apply” section of this offer.
* Complete the following :
o 2.1 Enrollment at a University of Deusto PhD programme or the academic year.
o 2.2 Official academic transcript of previous official university studies (1st and 2nd cycle), even if they are currently being taken, issued by the corresponding unit. The academic certificate must state the name of the degree programme, the subjects that make up the course syllabus, the subjects passed, the grades obtained and the dates on which they were obtained. The transcript should show the average mark from 0 to 10.
o 2.3 Curriculum vitae .
Application deadline : 31 December 2025 at 23 : 59 local time.
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