Research Assistant At The Childtech Lab Research Group At The Uoc (Temporary Position)

European Commission; Santa Eulalia del Río; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prominent research institution is seeking a full-time research assistant for a project at the ChildTech Lab. The role involves studying children's learning behaviors with interactive devices and collecting data with preschool children in nursery schools. Applicants should have a PhD or Master’s in social sciences and experience with children under six. The position offers a flexible work environment and is part of an EU-funded project.

Servicios

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Generous leave

Summer hours

Formación

• At least 2 years of research experience.
• Experience with children under 6 years old.
• Knowledge of research ethics.

Responsabilidades

• Collect and process data with children under six.
• Support research within the Ramón y Cajal line.

Conocimientos

Research methodology

Fluency in Catalan

Fluency in Spanish

Basic office automation skills

Video editing software knowledge

Educación

PhD or Master’s in a social science field

Descripción del empleo

Organisation / Company: Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya

Research Field

• Educational sciences » Education
• Psychological sciences » Psychology

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Positions

Master Positions

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

20 Jul 2025

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38.5

Offer Starting Date

15 Sep 2025

Funding

Funded through the EU Research Framework Programme: NextGenerationEU

Reference Number

RYC2021-031152-I

Research Infrastructure

No

Offer Description

We are seeking a research assistant for the ChildTech Lab at the UOC's Digital Transformation, AI and Technology Research Unit. The project studies children's learning behaviors with interactive devices and peer influence, aiming to advance knowledge about digital learning and child development using ethical, multimodal methodologies with preschool children.

Responsibilities include data collection and processing with children under six in nursery schools, supporting research within the Ramón y Cajal line. The position is full-time, temporary for 3 months, starting 15 September, based at Rambla del Poblenou, Barcelona, with flexible teleworking options.

About the UOC

The UOC is a pioneering online university focused on lifelong learning, technology, and social sciences. It values diversity and merit in its recruitment, adhering to open, transparent, and merit-based principles.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD or Master’s in a social science field (e.g., Psychology, Education)
• At least 2 years of research experience
• Experience with children under 6 years old
• Basic office automation skills
• Knowledge of video editing software (Final Cut or similar) is a plus
• Research methodology and ethics knowledge
• Fluency in Catalan and Spanish
• Knowledge of UOC’s educational model is desirable

Additional Information

Flexible work environment, provided equipment, professional development opportunities, early Friday finishes, generous leave, summer hours, and well-being benefits. To apply, register on the UOC careers website and submit your CV. This position is part of grant RYC2021-031152-I, funded by MCIN / AEI and the EU.