Research Support Technician in Human Geography and Urban Studies PR40/11/2026

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid); España; On-site; EUR 9,800 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) is seeking a First Stage Researcher (R1) for part-time engagement with a 15 h/week schedule, starting 1 Jan 2027. The role supports a URByTUR project funded by the Madrid regional government, focusing on metropolitan dynamics and service-sector transformations.

Responsibilities include assisting the team, information gathering, surveys, and data management using MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Geography or Urban Studies.
• Good organisational and information management skills.
• Ability to support academic research activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a research team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the research team in the implementation of project activities.
• Searching for, collecting and organising information relevant to the research project.
• Conducting surveys and interviews.
• Using Microsoft Office applications to support research activities and data management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography or Urban Studies

Master's degree in Urban Studies or closely related field

PhD enrolment in Urban Studies (valued)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Organisation/Company Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) Department Teaching and Research Staff (Personal Docente e Investigador) Research Field Geography Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 25 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 15 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number PHS-2024/PH-HUM-309 - URBYTUR Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The position is part of the research project “Metropolitan Regions in Transformation: Territorial Dynamics of Globalisation Associated with the Service Sector: Retail, Leisure, Culture and Tourism” (URByTUR, PHS-2024/PH-HUM-309), funded by the Regional Government of Madrid.

The project examines the territorial transformations of metropolitan regions associated with globalisation, focusing particularly on the role of service-sector activities, including retail, leisure, culture and tourism.

The successful candidate will provide research support through the following activities:

• Assisting the research team in the implementation of project activities.
• Searching for, collecting and organising information relevant to the research project.
• Conducting surveys and interviews.
• Using Microsoft Office applications to support research activities and data management.
• Bachelor's or degree or Master in Geography or Urban Studies.
• Good organisational and information management skills.
• Ability to support academic research activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a research team.

Specific Requirements

• A Master's degree in Urban Studies or a closely related field will be valued
• Current enrolment in a PhD programme in Urban Studies will be valued

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages SPANISH Level Mother Tongue

Additional Information

967,72 €/monthly gross salary

Expected end of contract: 31/12/2026