Open Position Technician Position at the IT Department (IFAE)

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, a public university) whose main objective is to carry out research and to contribute to the development of high energy physics from a theoretical, experimental and technological point of view. IFAE has the status of a “University Institute" attached to the UAB and its premises are within the campus of the University.

About IT Department (IFAE)

The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is seeking a motivated IT Technician to join our IT Department. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment, supporting advanced experimental projects and cutting-edge technologies, while providing comprehensive technical support across the entire institute, including users, laboratories, and research teams. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of IT systems, networks, and equipment, working closely with researchers, administrative staff, and external vendors.

Job profile and tasks

• Physical installation of IT equipment in racks.
• Installation of operating systems.
• Maintenance of IT equipment.
• Installation of network and power cabling.
• Repair of IT connections.
• Management of technical issues with vendors.
• User support and point of contact for local experts or external companies.
• Incident management using ticketing systems.
• Documentation of incidents.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Management of orders for IT and auxiliary equipment

Required skills and evaluation criteria

• Minimum of two years of experience in IT environments within research centers or similar settings.
• Proficiency in Catalan, Spanish, and English for effective communication with users, experts, and vendors.
• Demonstrated experience in the installation and configuration of network and Wi-Fi equipment
• Required Qualification: University Degree
• Additional Qualification: FP1 in Computer Science

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, Wi-Fi: 10 points

Offered contract

• Full-time Contract
• 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 Cristobal.Padilla@cern.ch and rrhh@ifae.es stating the job reference (2025/58_TECNIC_IT IFAE) as the subject of the message. The mail should include their 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 Cristobal.Padilla@cern.ch

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 that are typically underrepresented in the labour market in general and in Science and Engineering in particular, such as women, minorities, or people with a disability, 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 (Generalitat de Catalunya and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) 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 for the position, the Selection Committee will arrange an on-line interview with each one of them as part of the Selection process.