Postdoc in Education: Advancing SESI for Practice

Universitat de Barcelona; España; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Universitat de Barcelona is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in Educational sciences to join the ACHIEVE4EDU project, funded under Horizon Europe. The 36‑month project, coordinated by UB, focuses on advancing SESI in education policy and practice across Europe.

The candidate will contribute to literature reviews, qualitative studies, and dissemination of SESI resources, working within an international consortium.

Qualifications

• PhD in Education, Curriculum and Instruction completed.
• Experience with dialogic education, SEAs, SESI approaches.
• Experience conducting systematic literature reviews (PRISMA) and qualitative case studies.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
• Experience participating in European Framework Programme projects (Horizon Europe).
• Track record of publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Excellent academic writing and oral communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to systematic review of peer‑reviewed literature and meta‑analyses.
• Support design and execution of qualitative case studies on SESI adoption.
• Co‑create the SESI Recognition and Use Framework with policymakers and practitioners.
• Collaborate in collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Contribute to scientific outputs: articles, briefs, and conference talks.
• Support Advisory Committee, working groups, and dissemination events.
• Assist with day‑to‑day coordination and reporting for the UB project team.

Skills

English proficiency

Academic writing

Oral communication

Travel ability

Education

PhD in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Job description

Universitat de Barcelona is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in Educational sciences to join the ACHIEVE4EDU project, funded under Horizon Europe. The 36‑month project, coordinated by UB, focuses on advancing SESI in education policy and practice across Europe.

The candidate will contribute to literature reviews, qualitative studies, and dissemination of SESI resources, working within an international consortium.