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

ICADE Business School; Badajoz; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prestigious academic institution in Madrid offers a position for a Post-doctoral Researcher dedicated to research and teaching in Communication, Sustainability, and Stakeholder Engagement. The role involves leading work packages within the Horizon Europe project and facilitating engaging educational experiences. Ideal candidates will possess a doctoral degree, experience in research and teaching, and strong communication skills. The contract is for full-time employment, with a start date of 1 September.

Servicios

Flexible Compensation Plan

Comillas Plus discounts

Training plan

Professional development

Access to internal services

Formación

• Doctoral degree required in Communication or relevant fields.
• Experience in academic research and development.
• Fluency in English; Spanish and other European languages helpful.
• Commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary contexts.

Responsabilidades

• Lead stakeholder engagement in the Horizon Europe project.
• Teach up to 9 ECTS per year in Communication courses.
• Support departmental initiatives and contribute to academic life.

Conocimientos

Team collaboration

High-quality publications

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement research

Educación

Doctoral degree in Communication or related fields

Descripción del empleo

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 Responsibilities (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.
  • Design and facilitate participatory workshops and focus groups with diverse stakeholders and communities.
  • Develop socio‑technical frameworks to support the scaling of circular solutions across diverse cultural and geographic contexts.
  • Collaborate with an international consortium on policy analysis, communication strategies, and sustainability transitions.
• Faculty Responsibilities (50%)
  • Teach 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).
  • Support departmental initiatives, including research events, student supervision, or curriculum development.
  • Contribute 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.
• Ability to work in a team and lead a research line.
• 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 or demonstrated ability to manage a classroom.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary learning environments.

Application Requirements

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

Instructions: The following documentation must be sent to ****** before January 31th ****.

Working Conditions

Full‑time employment contract for 3 years beginning 1 September **** at Comillas. At Comillas, we strive to create and maintain an environment that provides space and support equally to everyone. Therefore, if you have a disability certificate of 33% or higher, we encourage you to include it in your 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.).

Equal Opportunity Statement

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