Research Support Staff and Part-Time Project Manager in Economics

Department of Economics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A leading academic institution in Barcelona is seeking part-time research support staff to manage a project in Applied Economics and Quantitative Methods. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and experience in research workflows. Responsibilities include coordinating international collaborators, maintaining project timelines, and ensuring data quality standards. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and proficiency in English. Competitive gross annual salary for full-time is approximately €33,605.95.

Formación

• Ability to manage complex workflows and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with researchers.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and supervise the work of local collaborators.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to research protocols and data standards.

Conocimientos

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking abilities

Excellent communication

Cultural sensitivity

Familiarity with research workflows

Knowledge of research ethics

Educación

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Research Support Staff and Part-Time Project Manager in Economics

Seeking research support staff for a part-time project manager position in Applied Economics and Quantitative Methods at Universitad Pompeu Fabra.

Job Information

Department: Department of Economics and Business

Research Field: Economics

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: Bachelor Positions

Application Deadline: 4 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Country: Spain

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Part-time

Offer Starting Date: 21 Feb 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC

Offer Description

Research support staff and part-time Project Manager in the field of Applied Economics and Quantitative Methods.

Research Line: Applied Economics and Quantitative Methods

Dedication and working hours: 15 hours of dedication per week.

Tasks:

• Find the appropriate International collaborators. And Coordinate and supervise the work of local collaborators across different countries and time zones.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project timeline, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure that research protocols, data collection standards, and reporting formats are consistently applied across all locations.
• Monitor progress and proactively identify risks, delays, or bottlenecks, proposing corrective actions when needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the PI and local research teams.
• Organize and lead regular coordination meetings (virtual), prepare agendas, and document outcomes.
• Facilitate clear, efficient, and culturally sensitive communication among international teams.
• Oversee data flow from local teams to the central research team.
• Ensure adherence to data quality standards, documentation protocols, and ethical requirements.
• Coordinate with data managers and researchers to resolve inconsistencies or gaps in submitted data.

Requirements

Research Field: Economics

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage complex workflows and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (additional languages are an asset).
• Sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Familiarity with research workflows, data collection, and academic project structures.
• Knowledge of research ethics, and data protection standards.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close coordination with senior researchers.

Additional Information

Benefits: Gross annual salary (full-time): 33.605,95 €

Eligibility criteria:
Selection will be based on a review of the CV and, where applicable, the completion of a test and/or an interview.

The minimum score to pass the selection process is: 70 points.

Selection Process

Candidates must submit the following documentation to the email [e-mail] (reference: ECON-PSR-INDF-2026-01)

Company/Institute: Department of Economic and Business