Organisation/Company Universidad Politecnica de Cartagena Research Field Technology » Water technology Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 29 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 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

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CARTAGENA , A CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IS ANNOUNCED FOR THE HIRING OF STAFF FOR SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES -TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF (GROUP III) IN THE RESEARCH AREA OF DEVELOPING SPECTROPHOTOMETRY AND FLUORIMETRY EQUIPMENT PATENTED BY THE UPCT AND LICENSED BY THE COMPANY ACCIONA TO CHARACTERIZE THE QUALITY OF URBAN WASTEWATER FOR CONTINUOUS, REAL-TIME REUSE (CODE: C-037/26).

Deadline for submission of applications: September 29.

TITLE OF THE POSITION OFFERED: Installation and maintenance of water quality analysis sensors.

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Indefinite.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION : Advanced vocational training program: Advanced Technician in Industrial Automation and Robotics or Advanced Technician in Telecommunications and Computer Systems.

In the case of degrees obtained abroad (including EU degrees), applicants must provide proof that they hold the corresponding recognition or credential attesting to the equivalence of their degree, if applicable.

OTHER REQUISITES: Personal vehicle for travel to external facilities related to the project.

WEEKLY DEDICATION: This will be a full time position, and the workweek
will consist of 35 hours, from Monday to Friday, from 8h to 15h.

GROSS ANNUAL REMUNERATION:



The employee will receive an annual gross salary of 23.047,08 euros.

PROJECT TITLE: Development of UPCT’s proprietary spectrophotometry and fluorimetry equipment, licensed by ACCIONA, to characterize the quality of reclaimed municipal wastewater for continuous, real-time reuse.

DURATION: The term of this contract will be contingent upon the availability of budgetary funds for the aforementioned line of research.

Current R&D;&I; activity:
Project: “Consulting and Technical Assistance on Pollutant Correlation Models,” reference number 7665/23IMC. Budget line .B071 541A 643.10 (code: 2023/00126/001)

INTENDED DATE OF DEPUTY EMPLOYMENT : immediate.

TASKS TO BE CARRIED OUT:

- Assembly, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance of new, patented equipment based on spectrophotometry and fluorimetry—technology developed by the UPCT and licensed by ACCIONA—to characterize the quality of reclaimed urban wastewater intended for reuse.
- Mechanical assembly according to drawings and configuration of embedded systems (Arduino, Raspberry Pi).
- Programming and optimization of software in Python and Arduino for the control of the equipment.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance, including the repair of equipment in the event of malfunctions.

PLACE OF WORK: UPCT Laboratories of the R&D;&I; Group.

MERITS TO BE ASSESSED AND EVALUATION CRITERIA:





Academic background (10%): Grades earned in the Advanced Technical Diploma in Industrial Automation and Robotics or the Advanced Technical Diploma in Telecommunications and Computer Systems will be considered.

Specific Training (10%): Accredited training related to the following will be evaluated:

- Assembly, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance of equipment based on spectrophotometry and fluorimetry.
- Mechanical assembly according to blueprints and adjustment of embedded systems (Arduino, Raspberry Pi).
- Programming and optimization of software in Python and Arduino for controlling the equipment.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance, including repair of equipment in the event of malfunctions.

Professional experience (45%): Proven professional experience will be evaluated related to:

- Assembly, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance of equipment based on spectrophotometry and fluorimetry.
- Mechanical assembly according to blueprints and adjustment of embedded systems (Arduino, Raspberry Pi).
- Software programming and optimization on P equipment.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance, including the repair of equipment in the event of malfunctions.
- Activities that demonstrate leadership and autonomy, among others, will be valued.

Languages (5%): Official certificates in English or other languages that facilitate the use of software and the completion of purchases in the international sector will be valued.

Personal interview (30%): Suitability for the job profile, personal skills, and flexibility to work in diverse environments and sectors will be evaluated.

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