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Assistant/Associate Professor of Data Analytics in Industrial Management


  • Job: ingeniero
  • Department: Departamento de Organización Industrial (TECNUN)
  • Location: San Sebastián (Spain)
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working day: Full time
  • Sector: Editorial, Education and Training
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Discipline: Engineering
  • Work modality: On site

Tecnun - Escuela de Ingeniería-Universidad de Navarra

Tecnun-School of Engineering, belongs to the University of Navarra. The aim of the School is to contribute to the professional training, scientific and human development of future engineers. Since its creation in the spring of 1961, it has maintained a balance between teaching, research and service to society, making these activities complement each other.

It currently has two sites campus: the older site, located at the university campus in the Ibaeta district, is made up of the laboratory buildings, the teaching and representation building completed in 1989, and a multipurpose building erected in 1996. The other site is located in the Miramon Technology Park and includes classrooms and research laboratories in the areas of Electricity, Electronics and Communications.

Job description

TECNUN, the Engineering School of the University of Navarra, through the Industrial Management Department, seeks to fill a tenured professor position as part of its academic staff in the field of Data Analytics & Machine Learning applied to industrial management, to begin in January 2026.

As a member of the academic staff, the candidate will contribute to the University of Navarra’s three core tasks: research, education, and management. Thus, his/her role will consist primarily of academic research (50%), lecturing (40%), and services and management (10%).

With the support of the existing academic staff, successful candidates will be expected to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the areas of data analytics, statistics, and machine learning. In addition to teaching responsibilities, candidates will actively contribute to the management and proper functioning of the department. They should demonstrate a strong research profile by publishing high-quality papers in reputable, indexed journals and show initiative in securing research funding through the development and submission of project proposals. Furthermore, candidates are expected to provide leadership and maintain academic rigor in the development of research projects.

Requirements

  • Candidates will be expected to hold a relevant doctoral-level research degree and hold a distinguished academic record, including internationally excellent research, demonstrating appropriate markers of academic recognition.
  • The candidate will teach in Spanish and English to both national and international students for the Engineering programs
  • Duties include teaching annually 16 ECTS and assisting with program development.
  • Interest in the identity and mission of the University of Navarra. Knowledge and interest in the core values of the University of Navarra.
  • Candidates will be expected to join one of the three existing research groups of the department.
  • Candidates will be expected to show the capacity to publish excellent papers in highly indexed journals as well as the capacity to find research funding opportunities, write research project proposals, and lead and develop research projects.
  • Expertise and deep knowledge in data analytics, machine learning, and advanced statistics are valued
  • Expertise and deep knowledge in "Python and R" are also valued.

Applicants should submit a dossier including:

  • a cover letter that describes his or her research, teaching, engineering experience, and administrative work
  • a Curriculum Vitae
  • and the names of two referees.

To ensure full consideration, please submit your application dossier by 31 October 2025. Initial interviews will be conducted via Google Meet. Contractual and financial terms will be discussed after the interview and will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The position is expected to commence in January 2026, as teaching duties will begin at that time. Therefore, candidates who are available to join the school earlier will be viewed favorably.

Job closed

  • Job: ingeniero
  • Department: Departamento de Organización Industrial (TECNUN)
  • Location: San Sebastián (Spain)
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working day: Full time
  • Sector: Editorial, Education and Training
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Discipline: Engineering
  • Work modality: On site