Principal Investigator: Elisabeth Johansson-Nogués (IBEI)

Position Overview

IBEI invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistance position within the project Jean Monnet Chair GLOBALEUTY, funded by the European Commission (101175018).

The successful candidate will be fully integrated into IBEI’s vibrant research environment.

• Expected start date: 15 October 2026
• Duration: until 14 April 2027
• Monthly salary equivalent to Research Assistance positions in the Catalan university system.
• Location: Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (IBEI), Barcelona

About the Project

The Jean Monnet Chair in Global Actor EU: The International Relations of the European Union in a Competitive and Fractured World (GLOBALEUTY) is a project which combines dynamic and didactic teaching with state-of-the art research and interactive dissemination on the topic of the EU’s as a global actor. The project is firmly anchored within the framework of European Union studies with its focus on what the EU ‘is’ and ‘does’ on the international stage, and how such global actorness is made more complex by a number of current challenges related to a competitive and fragmented world context. 

The GLOBALEUTY project pursues a set of general objectives, among which we highlight teaching and dissemination: 

(1) in terms of teaching, GLOBALEUTY delivers state-of-the-art, specialized courses on the EU as a global actor to graduate students to provide them with in-depth knowledge and skills which will situate them in an advantageous position on the job market.

(2) in terms of dissemination, GLOBALEUTY fosters public awareness and dialogue on what the EU is and does on the international by ways of different knowledge-transfer activities to specialized as well as non-specialized interlocutors. 

Responsibilities of the GLOBALEUTY Research Assistant:

• Provide teaching support and research assistance to the Chair
• Produce audiovisual material for the GLOBALEUTY website, including the production of thematic podcasts, informative videos, short blogs and commentary on EU foreign policy news reports. 
• Participation in outreach events on the topic of EU foreign policy and/or international security.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a person with the following characteristics:

• PhD in International Relations, or related fields.
• Proven teaching and research experience on the European Union’s foreign policy and on European/international security. 
• Strong skills in communication and preferably a proven track record about academic dissemination activities and tailored outreach strategies
• Excellent command of English and Spanish (oral and written).

What we offer:

• A part-time postdoctoral contract (20 hours/week).
• Participation in a dynamic, international, and interdisciplinary research environment. Full access to the Postdoctoral Program at IBEI.
• Opportunities for tailored training in enhanced teaching proficiency 

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates must provide the following documents:

• Motivation letter (maximum 1 page)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Contact information for two academic referees

Applications must be submitted by 25 September 2026

Contact and Further Information

For questions about the position or the project, please contact: research@ibei.org 

Join IBEI and be part of a team that advances teaching and research on key global issues in a rapidly changing world.

About IBEI

The Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (IBEI) is a leading inter-university research

institute established in 2004 to promote advanced education and research in international

affairs, political science, and public policy. Founded by the five public universities of

Barcelona (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Universitat

Pompeu Fabra, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya),

IBEI combines the academic strengths of these institutions to foster interdisciplinary,

globally oriented research and postgraduate training. Located on the Ciutadella Campus in

the heart of Barcelona, IBEI brings together an international community of scholars,

postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students. The institute’s research addresses major

global and regional challenges, including governance and democracy, global development,

international security, European integration, and urban and environmental transformations.

IBEI is recognized for its strong research performance and academic excellence,

participating in competitive European and national research projects (including ERC, Horizon

Europe, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, and the Spanish State Research Agency programs).

The institute also plays a key role in knowledge exchange and public engagement, providing

policy-relevant insights to governments, international organizations, and civil society.

IBEI offers a portfolio of master’s programs in international relations, international

development, public policy, and international security, attracting students from more than

40 countries. English is the main working language at the institute, and its multicultural

environment fosters intellectual exchange and collaboration across disciplines and borders.

Through its research, teaching, and outreach, IBEI aims to contribute to a better

understanding of the interconnections between global and local governance, and to

promote informed, inclusive, and effective public policy responses to the challenges of an

increasingly complex world.