Research support technician 2025/CP/159

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A research institution in Spain is seeking a full-time Research Support Technician to work on a project focused on early detection of neurocognitive disorders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and expertise in clinical linguistics, neuropsychology, or related fields, with strong data analysis skills. This role involves conducting assessments, collecting data, and preparing reports. This position offers a temporary contract with full-time hours.

Formación

• Experience in clinical linguistics, speech therapy, neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience or gerontology/geriatrics required.
• Proficiency in statistical software.
• Experience with data collection and databases.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct literature reviews.
• Perform neuropsychological assessments.
• Analyze data and prepare scientific reports.

Conocimientos

Clinical linguistics

Speech therapy

Neuropsychology

Cognitive neuroscience

Gerontology

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Herramientas

Statistical software

Python

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company University of A Coruña Research Field Neurosciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 11 Aug 2025 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Reference Number 2025/CP/159 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Grant/funding reference: PID2023-151673OB-I00

Research line / Scientific-technical services: SECONDS-GALES: Language as a tool for early detection of neurocognitive disorders in institutionalised Galician and Spanish speakers.

JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULE: Faculty of Health Sciences. Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. and Monday from 4.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

TASKS TO BE DEVELOPED

The candidate who obtains the position subject of this call will join as a full-time research support technician in the Research Group in Gerontology and Geriatrics (GIGG) of the University of A Coruña, to carry out activities in the framework of the project “SECONDS-GALES: Language as a tool for early detection of neurocognitive disorders in institutionalized speakers of Galician and Spanish”. He/she will have a curricular and/or professional profile linked to one of the following areas: clinical linguistics, speech therapy, neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience or gerontology/geriatrics, and will actively collaborate in all project activities, both in data collection and in their statistical analysis and interpretation.

Specific tasks:

- Literature review.

- Conducting and correcting neuropsychological assessments and screening for cognitive impairment in the institutionalised population of the Galician community.

- Data recording and creation of databases for statistical exploitation.

- Writing of results reports and scientific-technical reports.

Bachelor's degree, architecture, engineering, technical architecture or technical engineering.

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

WORK/ RESEARCH EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THE PROJECT (Max. 7 points)

- Accredited work/research experience in clinical linguistics, speech therapy, neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience or gerontology/geriatrics: 0.25 points per year (Max. 3 points).

- Experience as researcher/collaborator in competitive projects (clinical linguistics, speech therapy, neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience or gerontology/geriatrics): 1 point each (full time); 0.5 point each (part time) (Max. 3 points).

- Impact publications (JCR) (Max. 3 points).

o Publications related to the subject matter of the project (from any of the areas indicated in the evaluation criteria: speech therapy, neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience or gerontology/geriatrics): 1 point each in first authorship, 0.5 points each in other positions.

ACCREDITED ACADEMIC TRAINING (Max. 10 points)

- Specific courses < 10 hours: 0.5 points each, Specific courses > 10 hours or degree courses: 1 point each; Higher category courses: 2 points.

- Training in adult speech and language disorders: Max. 2 points

- Training in Bi-/Multi-lingualism: Max. 2 points

- Training in Experimental Methodology in the field of clinical linguistics, neurolinguistics, psycholinguistics and related areas: Max. 2 points

- Training in speech and language data processing and analysis programs (e.g., Python, PsychoPy, Praat, CLAN): Max. 2 points

- Proficiency in statistical software in health sciences: Max. 2 points OTHER MERITS (Max. 3 points)

- Languages accredited according to the Common Framework of Reference for Languages: o Spoken and written English: level B2 or higher: Max. 2 points o Spoken and written Galician: level C1 (Celga 4) or higher: Max. 1 point.

Minimum score to be placed on the waiting list: 10 points.

Selection process

WHERE TO APPLY: UDC online services site. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transference, and include the call reference.

DEADLINE: 5 working days from the day following the publication of the call on the official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.

PLACE OF PUBLICATION OF RESULTS: Official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.

Additional comments

1. Copy of national identity document or passport

2. Copy of degree certificate in Spanish or English. If obtained out of Spain it must be apostilled/legalised.

3. CV.

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 Spain, please contact [e-mail] for instructions on how to apply to this call.