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

ICADE Business School; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading educational institution seeks a Post-doctoral Researcher for a Horizon Europe project. This role combines research on stakeholder engagement and teaching communication courses. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in relevant fields and have experience in research and teaching. The position is full-time for 3 years, starting on 1 September, and offers flexible benefits. Join us to make an impactful contribution to sustainability challenges in the EU.

Servicios

Flexible Compensation Plan

Access to training and professional development

Discounts on gym and bookstore

Formación

• Doctoral degree in Communication or related Social Sciences, Humanities, or Engineering.
• Experience and assessment of stakeholder engagement campaigns.
• Fluent English required; Spanish desired.

Responsabilidades

• Co-lead Work Packages on Stakeholder Engagement.
• Teach undergraduate courses in Communication.
• Support departmental initiatives and events.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

High-quality publications

EU policy familiarity

Stakeholder engagement research

Teaching experience

Social science research methods

Participatory methods

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educación

Doctoral degree in Communication or related fields

Descripción del empleo

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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