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

ICADE Business School; Cerro del Consistorio; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading educational institution in Spain is offering a Post-doctoral Researcher position focusing on teaching and conducting research related to Communication, Sustainability, and Stakeholder Engagement. The role involves co-leading projects under the Horizon Europe initiative and teaching various undergraduate communication courses. Candidates should possess a doctoral degree and have experience in academic research and stakeholder engagement. This position is full-time for three years, starting on September 1, ****.

Servicios

Flexible Compensation Plan

Professional development

Access to discounts on services

Formación

• Doctoral degree in Communication or related Social Sciences, Humanities, or Engineering disciplines.
• Experience with academic research and stakeholder engagement campaigns.
• High-quality publications and teaching experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Co-lead stakeholder engagement and replication strategies for a Horizon Europe project.
• Facilitate participatory workshops with various stakeholders.
• Teach undergraduate courses in Communication.

Conocimientos

Academic research

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Educación

Doctoral degree in Communication or related disciplines

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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 ****

Requirements

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

Will Be Valued

• 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.

Tasks

Research Responsibilities (50%)

• The Successful Candidate Will Co‑lead Work Packages On Stakeholder Engagement And Replication Strategies For Circular Construction In The EU, As Part Of a 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 the scaling of circular solutions across diverse cultural and geographic contexts.
• Collaborating with an international consortium on policy analysis, communication strategies, and sustainability transitions.

Faculty Responsibilities (50%)

• The other half of the position is dedicated 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.

Candidates Should Have

• 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.

Applicants Should Demonstrate

• Either prior teaching experience or clear ability to manage a classroom.
• Strong communication skills.
• A commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary learning environments.

Application Instructions

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

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

Working Conditions

Full‑time employment contract for 3 years beginning 1 September ****

Benefits

• Flexible Compensation Plan and social benefits.
• Comillas Plus: exclusive Comillas 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

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 se parte del cambio, ¡Te esperamos!

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