Job offer

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The European Commission is seeking a Research Support position to manage and coordinate knowledge transfer activities at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. This full-time role involves executing actions aligned with the Strategic Plan for valorization, supporting R&D projects, and advising on funding opportunities. Ideal candidates should possess project management skills and relevant academic qualifications, including proficiency in multiple languages.

Formación

• Knowledge of legal frameworks in public administration.
• Experience in managing R&D&I projects.
• Good proficiency in Catalan, English, and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and execute actions for knowledge transfer.
• Manage processes related to international and national projects.
• Advise staff on funding opportunities.

Conocimientos

Project Management

Coordination

Negotiation

Educación

Degree in relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Economics Management sciences Engineering Juridical sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 30 Jun 2025 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 30251521165, 30251521166, 30251521167 and 30251521168 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Deploy the actions of the UPC's Strategic Plan for valorization and knowledge transfer.

Functions to be developed:

• Plan, coordinate and execute specific actions of the UPC's Strategic Plan for the valorization and transfer of knowledge in accordance with the established regulatory and legal framework.
• Identify, promote and manage the processes, projects and activities assigned to you in accordance with the methodologies, established procedures and current legislation.
• Execute, control and monitor processes related to the management of international and national research and knowledge transfer projects and initiatives, and agreements and contracts with companies and institutions, to guarantee the achievement of results.
• Advise Teaching and Research Staff (PDI) on public and private funding opportunities for research and knowledge transfer (calls for grants and public tenders).
• Maintain communication with the necessary units and services to carry out optimal management of projects and initiatives within the framework of the UPC's Strategic Plan for valorization and knowledge transfer.
• Design, plan, coordinate and execute actions related to the UPC's Strategic Plan for knowledge valorization and transfer.
• IT tools for managing research and transfer projects.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• Legal framework, organization and management of public administration.
• Legal framework, organization and university management.
• Structure and management of university R&D&I.

Experience Professional:

• In the management of R&D&I projects in the university field.
• In advice, coordination and negotiation.
• Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

Languages CATALAN Level Good

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages SPANISH Level Good

Additional Information

Selection process

The planned selection process is as follows:

• The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc ...
• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.

Additional comments

All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.

The CVs will be assessed according the following general criteria:

• The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold: 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
• 1 point for required speciality.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technic competences.
• 1 point for organisational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.

The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:

• Threshold: 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria.