9 Jan 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
ELISAVA- Research Field
Other- Researcher Profile
Established Researcher (R3)- Positions
Postdoc Positions- Country
Spain- Application Deadline
1 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)- Type of Contract
Permanent- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
30- Offer Starting Date
16 Mar 2026- 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
Elisava, Barcelona School of Design and Engineering (UVic-UCC), understands design and industrial design engineering as tools for transforming the world through innovation and critical thinking. Elisava is a faculty for questioning pre-established ideas, experimenting with new paths, connecting with the professional world and finding alternatives.
Elisava is offering a position for a Lecturer in the area of Management and Data within the Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design Engineering, preferably full-time. We are looking for individuals who approach technology creatively and understand scientific knowledge as a means, not an end. Candidates should possess theoretical and applied knowledge related to electronics, mechatronics, programming, IoT, and robotics, and be able to develop their teaching and research activities in these areas.
The Management and Data area focuses on innovation in the use of products and associated business models. This specialization teaches students to work with data, create interactive installations, design applications, and revolutionize digital production through Industry 4.0. The following subjects are part of this area:
- Programming Fundamentals (Java)
- Electrical and Electronic Technology (Arduino)
- Interaction and Technology (Unity)
- Mechatronics and Robotics
- Intelligent Manufacturing and Systems
- Connected Ecosystems
The selected candidate will:
Where to apply
- Website
- https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3834699094/?refId=wDgdBI76yGBK38AkOAel9Q%3D%…
Requirements
- Research Field
- Other
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
1. Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English. Knowledge of Catalan is appreciated
2. We require a profile proficient in:
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- P5.js
- Processing
- Python
- Arduino and C++ (Physical Computing)
- Creation of interactive objects and components
- Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing
Specific Requirements
Candidates must hold a PhD in engineering or a comparable field and be accredited by AQU or ANECA with one of these evaluation procedures for private universities (or the previous ones from AQU and ANECA):
- https://www.aqu.cat/en/teaching-staff/Teaching-staff-evaluation-calls-2026/Acreditacio-de-professorat-agregat
- https://www.aneca.es/en/contracted-staff
In case candidate haven’t passed yet any of such evaluations yet, but they consider to be fit for the ANECA and AQU criteria and that they could quickly pass such evaluations, we encourage them to apply anyway, commenting this in the application.
Furthermore, please note that beside the ANECA and AQU evaluations, Assistant Professors can then become Associate Professors (Professor Titular) once they have:
- directed or co-directed 2 or more doctoral theses
- a proved experience with teaching and research at an international level
- successfully passed an evaluation of six-years of research period at AQU (private universities) or ANECA:
- https://www.aqu.cat/en/teaching-staff/Assessment-and-recognition-of-merits/Avaluacio-merits-de-recerca
- https://www.aneca.es/en/six-year-research-periods
More details can be found in Elisava’s Collective Agreement in the Transparency section of its website:
- https://www.elisava.net/en/transparency/
- https://cdnmedia.elisava.net/main-web/2025/03/03174224/conveni-collectiu-elisava-2025.pdf
Finally, candidates must have strong scientific track record, motivation to teach in creative environments, ability to work on projects with companies, international experience, and a willingness to work in teams and forge new collaborations will be highly valued.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Languages
- SPANISH
- Level
- Good
- Research Field
- Other
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
The salary of Assistant Professor (Professor/a Lector) is worth 41.249,88 € per year.
Salary Tables at Elisava can be consulted here in the Transparency section of its website:
- https://www.elisava.net/en/transparency/
- https://cdnmedia.elisava.net/main-web/2025/04/03174150/taules-salarials-curs-2024-25.pdf
Eligibility criteria
While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, please note that a valid Spanish work permit (or eligibility to obtain one easily, e.g., EU citizenship) is a requirement for this position. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Selection process
Inquiries on the position can be directed via mail to Elisava’s Deputy Managing Director of Elisava, Josep Xampeny: jxampeny@elisava.net
Candidates shall submit these documents:
Candidates shall apply in this link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3834699094/?refId=wDgdBI76yGBK38AkOAel9Q%3D%3D&trackingId=wDgdBI76yGBK38AkOAel9Q%3D%3D
Cover letter outlining your research and education interests
Curriculum Vitae with a list of projects and publications (this can be your AQU or ANECA CV)
Send to jxampeny@elisava.net
A board will assess the evaluation of the curriculum vitae and arrange an interview.
Additional comments
Elisava, Barcelona School of Design and Engineering of the Universitat de Vic – Universitat Central de Catalunya (UVic-UCC), fourth best Catalan university and sixth in Spain, promotes education, knowledge and research in the fields of design, industrial design engineering and communication. At Elisava we understand design and industrial design engineering as instruments to transform the world through innovation and critical reflection. Located on an urban campus in the centre of Barcelona, we have a direct impact on the city and are closely involved in its cultural life. Elisava Research , the research department of Elisava, is a vibrant community of academic researchers in the fields of design and engineering and a solid ecosystem of international partners and collaborators. We lead the official Consolidated Research Group ‘Research through Design’ (GRC – 2021 SGR 01497) and publish Temes de Disseny , a diamond open-access scientific journal currently a second quartile journal (Q2) in the ‘Architecture’, ‘Cultural Studies’ and ‘Visual Arts and Performing Arts’ categories, according to the SCImago Journal & Country Rank.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- ELISAVA
- Country
- Spain
- State/Province
- BARCELONA
- City
- BARCELONA
- Postal Code
- 08002
- Street
- LA RAMBLA 30,32
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
BARCELONA- City
Barcelona- Website
http://www.elisava.net- Street
La Rambla, 30-32- Postal Code
08002
jxampeny@elisava.net- Phone
933174715
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