Communication and Science Dissemination Position Pathology of Stranded Cetaceans

31 Aug 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology
Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine
Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

Other Profession

Positions

Research Support Positions

Application Deadline

15 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Atlantic/Canary)

Country

Spain

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20

Offer Starting Date

31 Aug 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) invites applications for a Communication and Science Dissemination Support Staff position (PACP2 – Bachelor's degree or equivalent, MECES 2) within the research line "Pathology of Stranded Cetaceans."

The position is associated with the research project:

"Identification of the Main Threats to the Health and Conservation Status of Protected Marine Megafauna Species in the Canary Islands Demarcation"
Project reference: FB2025-SAFAMAR

The project is funded by the Biodiversity Foundation (Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge – MITECO) and has an execution period until 30 September 2028.

The selected candidate will provide support for the communication, science dissemination and exploitation of the project's results and outputs, under the supervision of the IUSA-ULPGC project management team and the SAFAMAR Project Manager.

The SAFAMAR project aims to analyse the impact of anthropogenic activities and identify potential anomalies associated with climate change affecting threatened marine megafauna in the Canary Islands, particularly cetaceans, sea turtles and elasmobranchs. The project combines scientific research and health monitoring with communication and public outreach activities designed to promote awareness and participation in marine conservation.

Main Responsibilities

The selected candidate will contribute to the communication, dissemination and exploitation activities of the SAFAMAR project, including:

• Designing, planning and defining the scope of communication, science dissemination and exploitation activities.
• Implementing institutional communication and science dissemination activities.
• Coordinating the collection of information and contributions from the IUSA-ULPGC research team.
• Producing communication and dissemination materials, including:
  • Public reports
  • Presentations
  • Press releases
  • Website content
  • Social media content
  • Brochures
  • Infographics
  • Newsletters
  • Audiovisual materials
• Managing documentation and communication evidence, collecting communication metrics and supporting dissemination reporting.
• Coordinating communication with research groups, collaborating organisations, specialised suppliers and regional, national and international networks.
• Supporting procurement procedures related to communication activities, such as graphic design, audiovisual production, events, printing, hosting and consultancy.
• Managing and updating the project's website, social media, mailing activities, institutional materials and visual identity.
• Participating in meetings, committees and working groups related to communication, dissemination and exploitation at regional, national and international level.
• Preparing minutes, monitoring reports and communication impact reports.
• Aligning SAFAMAR's communication activities with other IUSA-ULPGC projects and activities in order to maximise visibility and institutional impact. 

Science Dissemination

A key responsibility will be to support the design and implementation of a science dissemination programme aimed at communicating the project's results and highlighting the work of the Canary Islands network for stranded cetaceans, sea turtles and elasmobranchs.

The programme will promote the importance of One Health and adapt its communication activities to different social groups, including people with functional diversity and audiences with limited access to science. It will also seek to encourage scientific vocations among young people and strengthen the visibility of women in science.

 

APPLICATION FORM

To participate, you must submit a General Application (Instancia General ) through the ULPGC Electronic Headquarters (Sede electrónica de la ULPGC).

To submit your application through the ULPGC Electronic Headquarters, you must have a Natural Person Certificate issued by the FNMT (Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre) or Cl@ve. To request one of these identification systems, you must have a NIE or DNI.

If you are a citizen of another European country, your application must be submitted through the following website:
https://reg.redsara.es/es/
By clicking on “Nuevo registro” (New registration), you will access a page like this.

The section APPLICATION SUBMISSION (PRESENTACIÓN DE SOLICITUDES) reads as follows:

APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

Applications must be submitted through the ULPGC Electronic Headquarters via the following link: General Application (Instancia General). In the section DESTINATION UNIT OR DEPARTMENT (UNIDAD U ÓRGANO DE DESTINO) you must indicate: Research Service (Servicio de Investigación) and include the file number shown at the header of this call. Alternatively, applications may be submitted at any of the registration assistance offices, in accordance with Article 16.4 of Law 39/2015.

Applications must be submitted through the ULPGC Electronic Headquarters:

• Via General Application (Instancia General)
• Addressed to: Research Service (Servicio de Investigación)
• File number: 36241/2026

Where to apply

Website

https://administracion.ulpgc.es/catalog/t/936eb1fb-e203-47c1-99f7-ec3250a892d8

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Specific Requirements

Research Field
Communication sciences / Science communication / Marine conservation / Veterinary sciences

Education Level
Undergraduate (Bachelor's degree or equivalent, MECES 2)

Specific Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Experimental Sciences, including:

• Veterinary Medicine
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Marine Sciences
• Medicine
• Biomedical Engineering

Applicants holding qualifications obtained abroad must provide the corresponding recognition, validation or official equivalence/homologation, where applicable.

Language Requirement

Applicants must have a minimum B2 level of English.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Biological sciences » BiologyMedical sciences » Veterinary medicineBiological sciences » Laboratory animal science

Additional Information
Benefits

• Contract type: Permanent position linked to a research line/project.
• Job status: Part-time.
• Working hours: 20 hours per week.
• Working schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:00–12:00.
• Workplace: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Institute of Animal Health and Food Safety (IUSA), ULPGC.
• Monthly gross salary:€748.19.
• Additional remuneration: Salary supplements may be considered depending on project implementation and budget availability.
• Starting date:16 September 2026.

Eligibility criteria

Eligibility Criteria

The maximum score is 100 points, according to the following criteria.

1. Research and/or Professional Experience – Maximum 50 points

The assessment will consider:

• Professional experience in Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) activities in Animal Health: 5 points per year of employment, or proportional scoring by months worked.
• Professional experience in specific communication or science dissemination activities carried out by public or private institutions or organisations involved in R&D&I, and/or under specific contracts within publicly funded competitive research projects in marine animal veterinary pathology: 3 points per year.
• Communication or science dissemination experience in publicly funded competitive research projects in veterinary pathology: 2 points per year.
• Communication or science dissemination experience in other publicly funded competitive research projects: 1 point per year. 

The following additional merits will also be considered:

• Indexed scientific publications in marine animal veterinary pathology: 3 points per publication.
• Indexed scientific publications in veterinary pathology: 2 points per publication.
• Indexed scientific publications in veterinary sciences: 1 point per publication.
• Indexed scientific publications in other experimental sciences: 0.5 points per publication.
• Science dissemination publications related to veterinary pathology and/or marine animals: 2 points per publication.
• Other science dissemination publications: 0.5 points per publication.
• International scientific communications in marine animal veterinary pathology: 2 points per communication.
• International scientific communications in veterinary pathology: 1 point per communication.
• Other scientific communications: 0.5 points per communication, up to a maximum of 5 points.
• Science dissemination communications in veterinary pathology and/or marine animals: 1 point per communication.
• Science dissemination communications in other experimental sciences: 0.5 points per communication. 

Supporting documentation: Employment contracts and certificates, together with a CV containing properly referenced publications and communications.

2. Academic and Complementary Training – Maximum 20 points

Assessment will consider:

• Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine (MECES 3): 10 points.
• Other Bachelor's degrees in Experimental Sciences (MECES 3): 8 points.
• PhD in Veterinary Sciences: 15 points.
• Other PhD in related Experimental Sciences: 10 points.
• Postgraduate Master's degree in Veterinary Sciences: 5 points per qualification.
• Other postgraduate Master's degrees in related Experimental Sciences: 3 points per qualification.
• National academic awards or distinctions: 2 points per item.
• Training or professional placements in international public or private R&D&I centres: 1 point per month, up to 10 points.
• Training or professional placements in national public or private R&D&I centres: 0.5 points per month, up to 5 points. 

3. Other Merits – Maximum 10 points

English language:

• C2: 10 points
• C1: 5 points

Other non-national languages:

• B1 or higher: 2 points per language, up to a maximum of 4 points. 

4. Personal Interview – Maximum 20 points

The interview will only be conducted with candidates who obtain at least 55 points in sections 1–3.

Candidates will be invited to the interview with at least 48 hours' notice.

The interview will assess:

• Initiative and teamwork skills – maximum 4 points.
• Ability to present and communicate results – maximum 4 points.
• Knowledge of the languages included in the application – maximum 4 points.
• Motivation – maximum 4 points.
• Suitability of the candidate's profile and skills for the functions of the position – maximum 4 points. 

Selection process

Applicants must submit:

• Identity document: DNI, passport, residence card, NIE or equivalent document for EU citizens.
• Required academic qualification: Copy of the required degree.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Supporting documentation for all specific requirements and merits claimed in the selection process. 

Only merits properly documented within the application period will be evaluated. New merits cannot be submitted after the application deadline. Failure to provide the required documentation, or incorrect accreditation of eligibility requirements, may result in exclusion from the selection process.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted within 10 working days, counted from the day following publication of the call on the ULPGC institutional employment website.

Reserve List

Unsuccessful candidates may be included in a reserve list to cover the position in the event that the initially selected candidate resigns or the position becomes vacant during the contract period. Candidates included in the reserve list must continue to meet all eligibility requirements at the time of appointment.

Website for additional job details

https://www.ulpgc.es/sites/default/files/ArchivosULPGC/vinvestigacion/1._convoc…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Institute of Animal Health and Food Safety (IUSA), ULPGC.

Country

Spain

State/Province

Las Palmas

Postal Code

35415

Street

35415 Arucas, Las Palmas

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Las Palmas

City

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Website

https://www.ulpgc.es/investigacion_inicio

Street

Juan de Quesada, 30

Postal Code

35001

E-Mail

[email protected]

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