Researcher for the RESIST project (Temporary)

30 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya

Department

Research Institute IN3

Research Field

Sociology » Urban sociology
Environmental science

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

14 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38,5

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020

Reference Number

101093968

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

No

Offer Description

We are seeking to recruit a researcher for the development of the Resist project (Regions for climate change resilience through Innovation, Science and Technology) of the CareNet research group of the IN3 of the University.

The aim of our project is s to study how to detect the effects of extreme weather events earlier, allowing the development of regional measures, policy instruments and technological solutions that address the characteristics of the different territorial realities. Special attention will be paid to the most vulnerable activities and spaces, such as parks and other recreational and tourism facilities, as well as schools, health centres and other key facilities. CareNet will now contribute to working on the social aspects of this adaptation and foster a more inclusive, diverse and collaborative prevention, preparedness and response strategy. 

The position is funded by the RESIST project. The project has a duration of five years and includes 56 countries of the European Union, Norway and Ukraine. The project will be implemented in Catalonia through the collaborative and interdisciplinary work of the Directorate General of Civil Protection of the Centre for Applied Research in Hydrometeorology (CRAHI) of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), the research group CareNet (IN3, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya), the company Hyds and the city councils of Terrassa and Blanes.

The conclusions derived from the work carried out in Catalonia will be shared with the Italian region of Puglia and the Portuguese region of Baixo Alentejo, especially those related to flooding and forest fires.

Responsibilities:

• To carry out fieldwork, mainly through ethnographic methods (interviews, participant observation, dialogue tables, data collection) in 2-3 Catalan localities (Terrassa, Blanes and Alcanar). 
• To understand the role and needs of professionals and administrations involved in the management of climate risks and emergencies.
• To understand the role and needs of the public, especially the social communities and social groups most exposed to these risks (floods, drought, heat waves and forest fires) or emergencies. 

 

The successful candidate will be awarded a temporary full time contract of 18 months, starting in March 2024.

The reference headquarters will be located at 22@, Rbla. Del Poblenou, 156, in Barcelona. We work with an open work model that combines teleworking with onsite work, depending on organisational needs and the nature of the tasks

 

Requirements

Research Field

Sociology » Urban sociology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements

• Previous training in social sciences, preferably at PhD level (Sociology, Anthropology, Social Psychology, Political Science, Social/Cultural Geography, Science or Technology studies).
• Experience in qualitative research.
• Previous experience in community participation, ethnographic research and/or participatory approaches.
• Experience with emergency management, especially inclusive communication and/or the application of big date or computational methods for disaster management.
• Intermediate level of computer literacy.
• Knowledge of transcription and qualitative research software.
• Ability to communicate and express yourself orally and in writing in Catalan and Spanish.
• Ability to work in a team, autonomy and responsibility.
• Willingness to travel within Catalonia to carry out fieldwork in different locations.

Languages

SPANISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

CATALAN

Level

Excellent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Sociology » Urban sociology

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

24 working days of holidays + 9 days of conciliation per year, flexibility in working hours, eWork

Selection process

In order to take part in the selection process, you must register as a candidate in the Join our team section of the portal www.uoc.edu and, once you have registered, and in the application section, submit your application in the appropriate profile.

Additional comments

• Previous training in Environmental Sciences and interest in deepening knowledge of the social sciences of risks, emergencies and disasters.
• Knowledge of the UOC model.

 

This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 101093968.

 

Would you like to be part of our team?

Do not hesitate to send us your CV.

 

 

Website for additional job details

https://selection.uoc.edu/web/offersjob/offerdetails.aspx?offerID=D1EF0678A1373…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya

Country

Spain

State/Province

Barcelona

City

Barcelona

Postal Code

08018

Street

Rambla Poblenou, 156

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://selection.uoc.edu/web/offersjob/offerdetails.aspx?offerID=D1EF0678A1373…

Contact

City

Barcelona

Website

http://www.uoc.edu/rrhh/servlet/rrhh.servlet.home?idioma=esp

Street

Av.Tibidabo, 39-4308035 BarcelonaSPAIN

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