Overview
Technician position at IFAE
Open Position
Opening Date: July 25, 2025
Closing Date: Until Filled
Ref : 2025 / 25_TECNIC_IT
About IFAE: The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is a public consortium of the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Its main objective is to carry out research and contribute to the development of high energy physics from theoretical, experimental, and technological perspectives. IFAE has the status of a “University Institute" attached to the UAB and its premises are within the campus of the University.
About The ATLAS Computing Unit: The ATLAS Computing Unit is responsible for the computing infrastructure and algorithms of the Spanish TIER2 GRID infrastructure for CERN’s LHC and for the ATLAS experiment, where IFAE is a member. It runs a substantial part of the reconstruction of ATLAS data as well as Monte Carlo simulations and serves as the data provision node for Spanish scientists working at the LHC.
Responsibilities
* Physical installation of computer equipment in racks.
* Installation of operating systems.
* Equipment maintenance.
* Installation of power and computer cables.
* Repair of computer connections.
* Inventory management with suppliers.
* Support for equipment users and contacts with local experts or external companies.
* Incident management in ticketing systems.
* Incident documentation.
* English communication skills.
* Management of computer and auxiliary equipment.
Required Skills And Evaluation Criteria
* At least two years in environments similar to IFAE / PIC computer systems.
* Knowledge of Catalan, Spanish and English to communicate with users, experts and suppliers. Previous experience in installing network and wifi equipment.
* Required qualification : FP1- Grau Mitja
* Others : FP1 Informàtica
The evaluation criteria and their weighting for the submitted applications will be the following :
* Previous experience in a similar environment : 50 points
* Linux experience at the system administrator level : 20 points
* Windows and MacOS experience at the installation and user support level : 20 points
* Experience in installation, equipment management and network cabling : UTP, Fiber, wifi : 10 points
Offered contract
* Partial-time Contract (30 h / week)
* Permanent Contract (Indefinit Activitats Cientifiques-Tècniques)
* The position will correspond to a Tècnic / a de Recerca Nivell 2
* Salary will be proportional to experience and qualifications within the corresponding category range.
* Work with interesting experimental science. Opportunity to gain first-hand learning experience. Personal growth, innovation and learning every day.
* The selected candidate is expected to join the IFAE as soon as possible.
Application and Selection process
Applications should be submitted to and stating the job reference (2025 / 25_TECNIC_IT) as the subject of the message. The mail should include an updated CV. Candidacies will be accepted until suitable candidates are identified. The selection will be based on the academic and scientific record of the candidate, the recommendation letters and the potential of the candidate to integrate well in the group.
For further information, please contact
IFAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and social integration of people with a disability. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. People from groups typically underrepresented in the labour market in Science and Engineering are particularly encouraged to apply. In compliance with article 121 of the Spanish Public Sector Legal Regime Act, staff with a pre-existing relationship with the Consortium administration will have priority in the awarding of the position.
A Selection Committee will evaluate the received applications. If more than one candidate seems equally suitable, the Committee will arrange an online interview with each one as part of the Selection process.
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