- JOB
- Spain
STATUS: EXPIRED
28 Mar 2023
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
- Research Field
- Architecture » Other
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Spain
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 37,5
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- H2020
- Reference Number
- HORIZON-MISS-2021
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
About UIC Barcelona
UIC Barcelona is home to over 8,000 students and offers 16 bachelor’s degree programmes, 26 international double degrees and a wide range of master's and postgraduate degrees, in addition to continuing education courses in different fields of knowledge. Since 1997, we have been teaching people based on academic rigour, a fulfilling university life and enriching life experiences. The UIC Barcelona team is made up of professionals who are qualified not only in the field of teaching, but also in research, management, administration, communication, services and systems. Beyond the professionalism of each individual, at UIC Barcelona you will find a young and dynamic working atmosphere.
Click here to find out more about UIC Barcelona.
About your role
We are looking for a junior assistant researcher to be working within the UIC School of Architecture, research group on Sustainable Urban Living (Sul), on a Horizon Europe Project titled UP2030, dealing with urban sustainability and resilience. UP2030 is looking to enable sustainable transformations in 10 European cities and UIC Barcelona is aiming at study the cities planning needs for updating planning schemes and capacities in a first stage of the project, and build a capacity building and training program in a second stage.
The junior researcher is expected to assist the project tasks dealing with capacity building, training (creation of), business models for solutions implementation and mechanisms to scale-up.
Key tasks
The junior researcher will conduct research and coordination of tasks among other technological partners, respect to:
- Urban resilience state of the art of training programs
- Business models for sustainable and slow food services in cities and university campuses
- Co-creating a framework for solutions up-scaling and co-framing business models for their implementation with the help of technological partners
Where to apply
- researchpositions@uic.es
Requirements
- Research Field
- Architecture » Other
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Requirements
- Background in sustainability, urban sustainability, urban resilience, climate change,
- business and administration.
- Fluent in English, written, spoken, and other languages will be positively considered
- (especially French and Spanish)
- Experience in the field of capacity building, or sustainable food systems
- Ability to work in team
Specific Requirements
Assessment criteria
The following aspects of the applicant's CV will be taken into account:
Professional knowledge and background aligned with the project tasks (50%)
Competences to deal with project tasks (50%)
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
How to apply
Applications must be submitted via email researchpositions@uic.es
Required documentation:
- Letter of motivation (max 250 words)
- CV with contact details
The main means of communication during the formal process will be email. The entire selection process will be managed according to strict data protection protocol.
Selection process
The UIC Barcelona selection process, following that which is outlined in the European OTM-R, will be carried out in two phases: a first pre-selection phase and a second interview phase.
The PI of the project will be tasked with carrying out both phases, both the initial evaluation and the subsequent interview. He might partner with other experts inside and outside of UIC Barcelona for completing the two phases of the selection process.
The following criteria will be assessed in the initial phase:
- University and educational Background
- Any further professional experience outside university education
- Interdisciplinarity and exposure to an international environment of the candidate
In the second phase of interviews, the following will be considered:
- Discussion of the candidate’s CV relevant to the position
- Oral communication skills
- Interpersonal soft skills
We offer
- A temporary position (1 year)
- A full-time contract, supportive working conditions and a dynamic international scientific environment
- Salary: 19,000 to 21,000€/year brut salary depending on the candidate experience
Eligibility criteria
The following aspects of the applicant's CV will be taken into account:
Professional knowledge and background aligned with the project tasks (50%)
Competences to deal with project tasks (50%)
Selection process
The UIC Barcelona selection process, following that which is outlined in the European OTM-R, will be carried out in two phases: a first pre-selection phase and a second interview phase.
The PI of the project will be tasked with carrying out both phases, both the initial evaluation and the subsequent interview. He might partner with other experts inside and outside of UIC Barcelona for completing the two phases of the selection process.
The following criteria will be assessed in the initial phase:
- University and educational Background
- Any further professional experience outside university education
- Interdisciplinarity and exposure to an international environment of the candidate
In the second phase of interviews, the following will be considered:
- Discussion of the candidate’s CV relevant to the position
- Oral communication skills
- Interpersonal soft skills
Application deadline
Call opens: 28 March 2023
Application submission deadline: 28 April 2023
Communication with shortlisted candidates: no later than 5 May 2023
Interviews with candidates (online): expected 10 May 2023
Notification to successful candidate: expected 12 May 2023
Expected start date: May 2023
Additional comments
How to apply
Applications must be submitted via email researchpositions@uic.es
.
Required documentation:
- Letter of motivation (max 250 words)
- CV with contact details
The main means of communication during the formal process will be email. The entire selection process will be managed according to strict data protection protocol.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
- Country
- Spain
- City
- Barceloma
- Postal Code
- 08017
Contact
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- Street
- Immaculada 22
- Postal Code
- 08017