Institut Quimic Sarria (IQS) – Universitat Ramon LlullResearch Field :Engineering » Industrial engineering, Engineering » Electronic engineering, Engineering » Mechanical engineeringResearcher Profile :Recognised Researcher (R2)Positions :PhD PositionsCountry :SpainApplication Deadline : 31 May 2025 - 23 : 59 (Europe / Madrid)Type of Contract :PermanentJob Status :Full-timeOffer Starting Date :1 Sep 2025Offer DescriptionIQS is currently looking for candidates starting in the 2025-2026 academic year to fill the position of :Associate Professor in Engineering (Profesor / a Contratado / a Doctor / a) to join the Department of Industrial Engineering for teaching and developing research activities as well as other academic duties. Main job functions include :Teaching for different topics of industrial engineering related to human machine interaction and digitalization.Developing research in the priority topics included in IQS and Ramon Llull University scientific policy, integrating and coordinating with research activities of the Department of Industrial Engineering.Actively engaging in securing competitive research funding, establishing and participating in projects of technology transfer, and establishing internal collaborative research programs with other professors and researchers at IQS.Establishing and fostering international research collaborations.Minimum Requirements :PhD in Engineering, mainly in digitalization and related areas.Postdoctoral or industrial experience – preferably international – in the field of Mechatronics or related areas.A track record of research publications in international journals and / or patents.Teaching experience in Engineering courses at bachelor or master level with strong experimental approach.Participation and / or leadership in competitive research projects and secure external funding.Good level of English to be able to teach in this language.Accreditation of teaching and / or research activity by national evaluation agencies or having enough merits to obtain it.Experience in industrial projects working with actuators and sensors, integrating electronic devices. Availability to acquire data for applications in medical devices, bioengineering, chemical, and industrial sectors.Applications should include :A brief covering motivational letterCurriculum vitae with a full list of publicationsOutline of research plansOne sample of major workTwo academic reference lettersShortlisted applicants invited for interview will be asked to make a presentation of their research.Selection process :Shortlisted candidates will be called for a first interview with the Dean of IQS School of Management and the Director of People & Organization of IQS.The finalist candidates will have to make a presentation to a selection panel.Additional comments :We are an equal opportunity employer. We promote equality and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly welcome applications from female candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level in this field of knowledge in our School.We also promote scientific and technological knowledge, business transformation and societal progress. At IQS we look for professionals committed to both these values.Company / Institute :Institut Quimic Sarria (IQS) – Universitat Ramon Llull#J-18808-Ljbffr