Research Manager 2026/CP/178

Euraxess; La Coruña; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of A Coruña is seeking a Communications and Outreach Officer for CITIC to design and implement its institutional strategy and communications plan. You will coordinate annual reports, manage media relations, and oversee digital channels including the website, social media, and newsletters.

Responsibilities include organising events such as the XoveTIC Congress, fostering collaborations with universities and partner organisations, and developing the centre’s RRI plan while

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Journalism or related field is required.
• Galician language proficiency CELGA Level 4 is required.
• Documentation includes CV in English or Spanish/Galician; eligibility with at least 60 points.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing CITIC’s institutional strategy and communications plan.
• Coordinating and preparing the centre’s annual reports and communications reports.
• Managing communications with the media, drafting press releases, organising interviews, and monitoring media coverage.
• Managing the website, social media and newsletter, and analysing digital metrics.
• Planning and organising scientific events and conferences, including the XoveTIC Congress.
• Co‑ordinating communication and collaborations with universities, research centres, and partner organisations.
• Developing the centre’s RRI plan and evaluating RRI activities.
• Co‑ordinating science outreach activities and school visits.
• Managing internal communications and dissemination within the research staff and management departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Media relations

Project coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Journalism or related field

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism or Audiovisual Communication

Galician language proficiency CELGA Level 4

Job description

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.