Post-Doctoral Researcher In Translation, Interpretation, And Multimodal Communication

Post‑doctoral Researcher – Horizon Europe Project Credible

A position is offered for a Post‑doctoral Researcher to do 50% research as part of the Horizon Europe project Credible and 50% teaching in Communication, Sustainability, and Stakeholder Engagement in person at Cantoblanco campus in Madrid.

Desired start date: 1 September ****

Responsibilities

• Research (50%)
  Co‑lead Work Packages on Stakeholder Engagement and Replication Strategies for Circular Construction in the EU as part of the Horizon Europe project Credible. Key responsibilities include:
  • Designing and facilitating participatory workshops and focus groups with diverse stakeholders and communities.
  • Developing socio‑technical frameworks to support scaling of circular solutions across diverse cultural and geographic contexts.
  • Collaborating with an international consortium on policy analysis, communication strategies, and sustainability transitions.
• Faculty (50%)
  Dedicating the other half of the position to faculty service and undergraduate teaching, including:
  • Teaching up to 9 ECTS per year in Communication (e.g., courses related to communication theory, environmental communication, or qualitative methods based on the candidate’s profile).
  • Supporting departmental initiatives, including research events, student supervision, or curriculum development.
  • Contributing to the academic life of the faculty.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Communication or related Social Sciences, Humanities, or Engineering disciplines.
• Academic research and development experience and assessment of stakeholder engagement campaigns.
• English required; Spanish desired; other European languages helpful.

Desired Skills

• Ability to work in a team and lead a research line.
• A record of high‑quality publications.
• Familiarity with EU policy and programs related to circular economy and energy transitions.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement research.
• Teaching experience.
• Expertise in social science research methods, sustainability transitions, stakeholder engagement, and/or environmental communication.
• Familiarity with participatory methods, the Multi‑Level Perspective (MLP), and circular economy frameworks.
• A strong record of academic writing and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae
• Academic transcript
• Cover letter explaining how the candidate’s background fits with the position
• Letters of recommendation (optional)

Working Conditions

Full‑time employment contract for 3 years beginning 1 September ****. At Comillas, we strive to create and maintain an environment that provides space and support equally to everyone. We encourage applicants with a disability certificate of 33% or higher to include it in their application.

Benefits

• Flexible Compensation Plan and social benefits.
• Comillas Plus: exclusive portal with more than 200 commercial discounts.
• Training plan.
• Professional development.
• Access to internal services: discounts and special conditions (gym, bookstore, library, etc.).

EEO Statement

La Universidad está fuertemente comprometida e involucrada con la igualdad de trato entre mujeres y hombres. Existe un Plan de Igualdad que recoge las medidas tomadas por la Universidad, así como un protocolo de actuación frente al acoso moral, sexual y por razón de sexo y violencia de género. En Comillas, nos esforzamos por crear y mantener un entorno que brinde espacio y apoyo a todas las personas por igual, por lo que si cuentas con un certificado de discapacidad igual o superior al 33% te animamos a que se refleje en tu candidatura. Creemos en las personas y apostamos por ellas, únete al equipo y sé parte del cambio. ¡Te esperamos!

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