Junior in algorithmics and mathematical optimization for Electronic Design Automation. (Ref. 30267230006)

22 Jan 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH

Research Field

Computer science » Computer systems
Engineering » Computer engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

Research Support Positions

Application Deadline

2 Feb 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Country

Spain

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20

Offer Starting Date

9 Feb 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number

30267230006

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Mission:

Provide support in the study and development of algorithmic and mathematical techniques to solve physical circuit synthesis problems in the positioning and routing phases of nanoelectronic components.

Functions to be developed:

• Assist in the study and implementation of mathematical and combinatorial optimization techniques.
• Cooperate in the preparation of technical documents that describe the techniques implemented and the results obtained.
• Provide support in consulting existing bibliography on the topic.

Where to apply

Website

https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/en/procedures/call-for-recruitment-of-ptgas-staf…

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science » Computer systems

Education Level

Undergraduate

Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineering

Education Level

Undergraduate

Skills/Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Python and C++.
• Notions of mathematical optimization tools.
• Basic principles of software development tools.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• Notions in algorithm.
• Basic principles of mathematical optimization.
• Fundamentals of machine learning and deep learning.
• It will be assessed:
  • Have completed or are currently completing a degree in Data Science and Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics.

Professional Experience:

Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

Languages

CATALAN

Level

Basic

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Languages

SPANISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Computer science » Computer systemsEngineering » Computer engineering

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

€29,218.50 gross/annual (per full-time position)

Eligibility criteria

All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process. 

The CVs will be assessed according the following general criteria: 

• The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold: 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
• 1 point for required speciality.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technic competences.
• 1 point for organisational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.

The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:

• Maximum scoring: 5 points.
• Threshold: 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee. 

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria. 

Selection process

The planned selection process is as follows:

• Those interested must access the website where the university publishes all the offers: https://talenthub.upc.edu/en/jobs/psr , select the offer that is of interest to you, click on: https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/en/procedures/call-for-recruitment-of-ptgas-staff-to-carry-out-scientific-and-technical-activities?set_language=en , fill in the form and add the additional documentation indicated.
• The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc ...
• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Department of Computer Science (CS)

Country

Spain

State/Province

Barcelona

City

Barcelona

Postal Code

08034

Street

Jordi Girona, 1-3, Building Ω (Omega)

Contact

State/Province

Barcelona

City

Barcelona

Website

https://www.upc.edu/

Street

C. Jordi Girona, 31

Postal Code

08034

E-Mail

personalinvestigador.sp@upc.edu

STATUS: EXPIRED

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