Coordinator of Research and Expertise Centre for Survey Methodology (RECSM). Ref. CPIS-PSR-2024-05

Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain

Updated: about 1 month ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 27 Mar 2024

13 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Department

Political and Social Sciences
Research Field

Political sciences
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

27 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

13 Mar 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Research and Expertise Centre for Survey Methodology (RECSM) of Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Barcelona is offering the coordinator position    starting from April 2024.

RECSM is a multidisciplinary centre focusing on research in survey methodology, data analysis, and (quasi-)experimental research designs. It is formed of different research groups and researchers, who are part of the Department of Political and Social Sciences at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Barcelona. The centre organizes different activities, including seminars/webinars, a winter and a summer school in survey methodology and data analysis.

Our central research topics deal with improving survey questions and questionnaires, conducting web surveys, improving causal inference with observational data and analysing survey data with advanced statistical methods. Furthermore, our research applies survey data analysis tools to substantive research topics, particularly in the fields of Political Behaviour, Social Demography and Social- Personality Psychology.

Please note that this is not a position for researchers but for managers with some experience in research centers.

More information at: https://www.upf.edu/web/survey

Tasks:

The coordinator will work under the supervision of Mariano Torcal, director of RECSM: 

  • Overall coordination of RECSM activities
  • Coordination and support of the different RECSM research groups
  • Giving visibility to RECSM both inside UPF and outside (nationally and internationally)
  • Organization of RECSM events (e.g., seminars/webinars, short courses, workshops)
  • Organization, coordination, management and diffusion of the winter (two weeks) and summer schools (three weeks)
  • Dissemination and management of RECSM website and social media content (LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter)
  • Coordination of research or teachings visits
  • Fundraising

Requirements
Research Field
Political sciences
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Independent administrative and organisational skills
  • Proactive, solution-oriented way of working
  • Team spirit and collaborative attitude
  • Excellent written, oral, and electronic communication skills in Spanish and English
  • Good knowledge of Catalan (or willingness to learn Catalan in a relatively short period of time)
  • Solid use of MS office
  • A university degree

Specific Requirements

Other aspects that will be valued

  • Experience  in    project    management,     fundraising,     public    relations,     science communication, and/or acquisition of sponsors
  • Programming skills (e.g. HTML)
  • Familiarity with graphic design or graphic design software (e.g. Illustrator or Canvas)

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Languages
SPANISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
Political sciences
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information
Benefits

Salary:

Gross annual salary: 27.841 € aprox.

Category: Research Assistant. Group 3 

Full time: 35 h/week

The labor contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

What we offer:

  • An exciting, multifaceted and responsible position with a great deal of autonomy to shape the future and the image of RECSM
  • Becoming part of a dynamic and innovative team in an international university environment
  • Flexible working hours with the possibility of partly remote work.

Eligibility criteria

The criteria for being shortlisted are as follows:

  • CV:  1-5 points
  • Previous experience: 1-5 points

Candidates must pass a minimum of 3 points for each of the selection criteria.

Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. 

 


Selection process

Selection process:

  • Applications: To apply for this position, candidates send the documentation by interfolio through the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/142851
  • Cover letter (max 2 pages)
  • CV
  • A copy of your DNI/NIE or Passport

    • Selection criteria:

    The selection committee will be composed of the following members:

    PRESIDENT: Mariano Torcal

    SECRETARY: Diana Zavala

    VOCAL: Lucy Walmsley

    Deadline to submit application: 27th March 2024

    Contact (contact mail): [email protected]

    Information about the selection process: https://www.upf.edu/web/politiques/ofertes-de-treball


    Website for additional job details

    https://www.upf.edu/web/politiques/ofertes-de-treball

    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    RECSM- UPF
    Country
    Spain
    State/Province
    Catalonia
    City
    Barcelona
    Postal Code
    08005
    Street
    Ramon Trias Fabras 25-27

    Where to apply
    Website

    https://www.upf.edu/web/politiques/ofertes-de-treball

    Contact
    State/Province

    Barcelona
    City

    Barcelona
    Website

    https://www.upf.edu/web/politiques
    Street

    Ramon Trias Fargas, 25-27
    Postal Code

    08005
    E-Mail

    [email protected]

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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