Research Manager 2026/CP/178

EURAXESS Ireland; La Coruña; Presencial; EUR 28.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of A Coruña in Spain is seeking a research staff member to join the CITIC centre under the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transfer. The role focuses on designing and implementing the centre’s communications strategy, coordinating annual and activity reports, and managing media relations.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Journalism or Audiovisual Communication (or related fields) and GALICIAN CELGA 4; the appointment is a permanent, full-time position with 35 hours weekly.

Formación

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Journalism/Audiovisual Communication.
• Galician language level CELGA 4 required.
• Documentation including certificates and language certificates may be required.
• Eligibility criteria include scoring at least 60 points.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement CITIC’s institutional strategy and communications plan.
• Prepare annual activity and communications reports.
• Manage media communications, press releases, interviews, and media monitoring.
• Oversee website, social media, and newsletters analytics.
• Organize scientific events, conferences, and institutional visits.
• Coordinate with universities, research centres, and partner organisations.
• Develop the centre’s RRI plan and monitor related activities.
• Coordinate science outreach and outreach content.
• Disseminate information among staff and management departments.

Educación

Master’s degree in Journalism or Audiovisual Communication

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations

Galician language proficiency CELGA Level 4

Compliance with recruitment regulations

60 points eligibility criteria

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company: University of A Coruña
Research Field: Communication sciences
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Master
Application Deadline: 28 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Country: Spain
Type of Contract: Permanent
Status: Full-time
Hours per week: 35
Starting Date: 1 Nov 2026
Reference Number: 2026/CP/178
Funded via EU Research Framework Programme: No
Staff position within Research Infrastructure: No

Offer Description

Research areas*: Strategic area: Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transfer (registration no. 20)
Grant reference: Agreement on staff reinforcement, transfer management and innovation 2023–2026
Title: Collaboration agreement between the Regional Ministry of Culture, Education, Vocational Training and Universities and the Universities of A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela and Vigo for the Reinforcement of Staff for the Management of Technology Transfer and Innovation and the Consolidation of Research Structures 2023–2026
GRANT PERIOD: START: 01/01/2023 END: 31/12/2026
Main Research Centre: Vice-Rectorate for Research and Technology Transfer
LOCATION AND OPENING HOURS: CITIC. Mondays from 9.00 to 16.00; Tuesdays to Fridays from 08.00 to 15.00

TIMETABLE OF EVENTS FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF LABOUR RESEARCH STAFF BY RESEARCH AREAS AND STRATEGIC PRIORITIES ESTIMATED TIME REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE DUTIES :2 months

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing CITIC’s institutional strategy and communications plan, in line with its scientific, institutional, quality and gender equality objectives.
• Coordinating and preparing the centre’s annual reports, activity reports and communications reports.
• Managing communications with the media, drafting press releases, organising and conducting interviews, monitoring media coverage, liaising with journalists, and measuring performance indicators.
• Managing the website, social media and newsletter, and analysing digital metrics.
• Planning and organising scientific events and conferences, the XoveTIC Congress, workshops and institutional visits.
• Co‑ordinating communication and collaborations with universities, research centres, institutions and partner organisations.
• Development of the centre’s RRI plan; monitoring and evaluation of RRI activities in coordination with the institutional strategy and research staff.
• Co‑ordinating science outreach activities, organising school visits and creating outreach content.
• Managing the centre’s internal communications and dissemination of relevant information amongst research staff and the centre’s various management departments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Journalism or Audiovisual Communication (equivalent to MECES level 3) or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism or Audiovisual Communication (at MECES level 3).
• Galician language proficiency: CELGA Level 4.
• Additional: compliance with Article 8 of the Regulations on the Recruitment of Contract Staff, Chapter 6, relating to projects, grants and agreements for research and knowledge transfer.
• Merits assessment requires supporting documentation: qualifications, certificates, employment history, research project certificates, language proficiency certificate.
• Candidate must achieve at least 60 points to be selected.

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria: Eligibility criteria chart available on UDC online portal.

Required Documentation

1. Copy of national identity document or passport.
2. Copy of degree certificate in Spanish or English; if obtained outside the European Union it must be apostilled or legalised by the Spanish Embassy.
3. CV in English or Spanish/Galician.
4. Responsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled.
5. Responsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application.

*If you are a candidate from abroad in Spain, please contact [e-mail] for instructions on how to apply to this call.

Selection committee will follow OTMR Policies and European HR Excellence in Research accreditation. A waiting list may be established for candidates not shortlisted.

Contract fulfilment depends on continued funding availability and task necessity, as per Article 5 of Instruction 2/2025 and Article 52 of the Workers’ Statute.