- JOB
- Spain
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra
- Department
- Political and Social Sciences
- Research Field
- Other
- Researcher Profile
- Other Profession
- Positions
- Research Support Positions
- Application Deadline
- Country
- Spain
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Part-time
- Hours Per Week
- 25
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Other EU programme
- Reference Number
- CPIS-PSR-2026-10
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- Yes
Offer Description
This call is to recruit a scientific manager and assistant who will support the coordination and implementation of research projects, with a focus on software projects for the social sciences and projects involving IT infrastructure for scientific projects. In addition to the tasks described below, this role includes personal assistantship duties, such as organising business travel and handling related administrative tasks.
We are a research group focused on social sciences from a quantitative and computational perspective. We love science! And would like to invite candidates who share our passion for knowledge.
Tasks:
- Management of research projects (project planning and time management)
- Administrative tasks
- Support with writing reports
- Support with the preparation of databases
- Support with the submission of academic articles to peer-reviewed journals
- Support with the creation of Open Science data and code repositories
- Managing scientific communication content
Where to apply
- hannah.schwarz@upf.edu
- Website
- https://apply.interfolio.com/186535
Requirements
- Research Field
- Other
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Required qualifications for candidate
- Experience in management of software projects, IT infrastructure projects or research projects are a plus.
- Other project management experience is an asset if relevant to the position. Please specify in the motivation letter.
- The position is in English language, fluency in written and oral English language is a requirement.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Familiarity with LaTex (Overleaf) or willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with R statistical software or willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of MS Office suite.
- A general ability and affinity to understanding computer tools and programs.
- Long-term interest in science and research.
Specific Requirements
Other aspects that are valuable
- Experience in science communication.
- (Web) programming skills.
- Master’s degree
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
Type of contract: Indefinite according to the provisions of article 23 bis of Law 14/2011, of 1 June, on Science, Technology and Innovation. The contract is tied to the estimated tasks required for the project, which is expected to run until 30 November 2026, with the option for extension.
This position is initially offered on a part-time basis (25h/week), with the potential to transition to full-time employment based on project requirements and performance. The ideal start date is as soon as possible.
The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish public health and social security system, as well as financial support for the participation in project-relevant meetings.
The candidate will become a member of the Research and Expertise Centre for Survey Methodology (RESCM).
This is a hybrid position, combining remote work with on-site presence at UPF in Barcelona. The role offers flexible working hours, subject to agreement with the Principal Investigator.
Contract category and level: PSR 3 U
The approximate gross salary is: 21,414€ (for 25h/week)
Eligibility criteria
Selection criteria
- CV and previous experience: 1-5
- Disciplinary fit with the project: 1-5 points
- Relevant additional skills: 1-5 points
Selection process
The candidate must obtain a minimum of 3.5 points for each of the selection criteria to be invited to an interview.
The selection committee will decide on the need for an interview with the shortlisted candidates.
Selection committee
President:Diana Zavala-Rojas,
Secretary: Hannah Schwarz
Member: Melanie Revilla
To apply for this position, candidates send the documentation by Interfolio through the following link: LINK here
- A letter of motivation (max. 2 pages) explaining how the candidate fulfills the qualifications mentioned in the job description.
- A CV.
- A copy of your ID card or passport.
Additional comments
Financing Source: ESS ERIC Work Programme 7
Official code: ESS ERIC WP7
Research line of the contract: Survey Methodology.
Information about the selection process: https://www.upf.edu/web/politiques/ofertes-de-treball/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra Ciutadella Campus
- Country
- Spain
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- Street
- Ramon Trias Fargas