Research and software manager Research and Expertise Centre for Survey Methodology (RECSM-Department of Political and Social Sciences UPF). Ref. CPIS-PSR-2024-02

Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 23 Feb 2024

18 Jan 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

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

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

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

H2020 / ERC
Reference Number

PRINT00623 - ESS ERIC - 6th WP - Diana Zavala
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

This call is to recruit a research assistant who will help manage simultaneous research projects, with a focus on software projects for the social sciences and projects involving survey data and statistical analyses. In addition to the tasks described below, research assistantship tasks include writing reports/deliverables and the production of deliverable documentation. It also includes coordinating software user support and administration of software. 

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:  

  • Support with the management of research projects.
  • Project planning and time management. 
  • Managing and providing software user support.
  • Providing non-technical software support (software administration).
  • Support with writing reports/research deliverables in the area of quantitative social sciences/survey science.
  • Conducting literature reviews on topics in the quantitative social sciences/survey science.
  • Managing scientific communication content.
  • 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

Requirements
Research Field
Political sciences
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • Experience in management of software projects and management of research projects is 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.
  • Master’s degree or PhD studies (candidates from technical areas that are now focused on management are welcome to apply as are Master’s students in their last year, or PhD students who discovered they would like a change in their careers from conducting research to research related areas).
  • Familiarity with LaTex (Overleaf) or willingness to learn.
  • Knowledge of MS Office suite.
  • A general ability and affinity to using computer tools and programs. We employ tools and create methods, so abilities to handle tools and willingness to learn more are needed. 
  • Long-term interest in science and research.

 


Specific Requirements

Other aspects that are valuable:

  • Experience in science communication.
  • (Web) programming skills.
  • Familiarity with graphic design or graphic design software (e.g. Illustrator or Canva).

 


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
Political sciences

Additional Information
Benefits

Salary/duration/benefits/facilities

Type of contract: Three-month trial period, then indefinite contract, in accordance with the terms of article 23 bis of Law 14/2011, of 1 June, on Science, Technology and Innovation.

Group: 3.

Salary: 1.700 €gross moths approximately.

  • The candidate position can be part- or full-time starting, as soon as possible, in March, 2024 at the latest.
  • The labour 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 position offers a career plan. Working hours and location is hybrid: a combination of remote work and on-site at UPF in Barcelona. 
  • Position with flexible working hours.

Eligibility criteria

Selection criteria

  • CV and previous experience: 1-5
  • Disciplinary fit with the project: 1-5 points
  • Relevant additional skills: 1-5 points
  • Test: 1-5

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.

A test of problem resolution at the workplace and on the ability to learn computer tools will be provided to shortlisted candidates after the interview.

Selection committee:

  • President:Diana Zavala-Rojas,
  • Secretary: Hannah Schwarz
  • Member: Melanie Revilla

Selection process

To apply for this position, candidates send the documentation by Interfolio through the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/139570

  • A letter of motivation (max 2 pages) explaining how the candidate fulfills the qualifications mentioned in the job description.
  • A CV.
  • A sample of written material in English (it can be any short text or texts, max 5 pages).
  • A copy of your ID card or passport.

    • Deadline to submit application: 23 February 2024

    Contact: (contact email): [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
    Research and Expertise Centre for Survey Methodology (RECSM), Department of Political and Social Sciences. Pompeu Fabra University
    Country
    Spain
    State/Province
    Barcelona
    City
    Barcelona
    Postal Code
    08005
    Street
    Ramon Trias Fargas 25-27
    Geofield


    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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