Post-doctoral researcher in Translation, Interpretation, and Multimodal Communication

Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICAI-ICADE; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading university in Spain is seeking a Post-doctoral Researcher for a role that includes 50% research as part of an EU project and 50% teaching in Communication at the Cantoblanco campus in Madrid. Candidates should have a doctoral degree and strong skills in stakeholder engagement, with teaching experience preferred. The role offers an opportunity to collaborate on sustainable practices and engages with diverse communities. There will be a full-time contract for 3 years starting on 1 September 2026.

Servicios

Flexible Compensation Plan

Access to discounts and services

Training plan

Professional development

Formación

• Doctoral degree in Communication or related Social Sciences, Humanities, or Engineering disciplines.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement research.
• Strong academic writing skills.

Responsabilidades

• Co-lead work packages on stakeholder engagement for circular construction.
• Teach up to 9 ECTS per year in Communication.
• Support departmental initiatives and academic life.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Research methods

Educación

Doctoral degree in Communication or related fields

Descripción del empleo

Description

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 2026

Requirements

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

Will be valued

• Ability to work in a team and lead a research line.

Additional qualifications

• 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

1. 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.

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.

2. 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.

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.

Instructions

The following documentation must be sent before January 31th, 2026:

• 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 2026.

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 Opportunities 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.

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