Support technician for the GreenME project of the BITAL group (temporary)

Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 12.000 - 24.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is looking for a part-time support technician for an exciting project aimed at enhancing mental health through nature contact. The role involves engaging with individuals facing mental health challenges, collecting valuable data, and collaborating with various stakeholders in the community. This innovative position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful research while working in a flexible environment that combines teleworking and face-to-face interactions. If you're passionate about mental health and environmental sciences, this role is perfect for you.

Formación

• Degree in psychology or related fields with experience in mental health.
• Knowledge of data collection methods for research projects.

Responsabilidades

• Collect data through questionnaires and interviews with individuals.
• Promote surveys in deprived neighborhoods for mental health improvement.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal Skills

Data Collection

Knowledge of Mental Health

Proficiency in Office Suite

Research Methodologies

Educación

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Environmental Sciences

Master's in Public Health

Herramientas

Office Package

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company: Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya

Research Field: Psychological sciences

Researcher Profile: Other Profession

Positions: Bachelor Positions

Country: Spain

Application Deadline: 20 Apr 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Part-time

Hours Per Week: 19.25

Offer Starting Date: 2 May 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other)

Reference Number: 101084198

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are seeking to recruit a support technician for the GreenME project of the BITAL group of Health Science Studies.

The aim of the project is to identify how we can increase contact with nature to improve the mental health of adults in Europe in an equitable way.

Responsibilities

• Interact with individuals with a mental health condition to collect quantitative (questionnaires) and qualitative (semi-structured interviews) data in Mataró and Sant Boi de Llobregat.
• Promote a virtual survey among the most deprived neighbourhoods in Mataró and Santo Boi del Llobregat.
• Participate in activities with actors involved in green spaces and health in Catalonia and identify needs that can be covered by the GreenME project.
• Participate in local, national and international meetings in relation to the activities developed.
• Support in other tasks of the project.

The successful candidate will be awarded a temporary contract until 7 October 2025 on a part-time basis (50% of the working day) with an expected incorporation in May.

The reference headquarters will be located at 22@, Rambla del Poblenou, 156, in Barcelona. However, at the UOC we work with an open work model that combines teleworking with face-to-face work, depending on organisational needs and the nature of the tasks.

Profile Requirements

• Degree in psychology or other medical sciences or degree in environmental sciences, biology, sociology, geography or similar with experience in dealing with people with a mental health condition.
• Knowledge of dealing with people with a mental health condition or bereavement process.
• Proficiency in the Office package.
• C1 level of Catalan and Spanish and B2 level of English.

We also value…

• Good personal skills
• Experience as research staff in environmental health projects: both quantitative and qualitative data collection.
• Experience in international research projects.
• Master's degree in public health or similar.
• Knowledge of the UOC's educational model, structure, systems and processes.

Languages

• ENGLISH: Good
• SPANISH: Excellent
• CATALAN: Excellent

Additional Information

This project has received funding under the European Union's Horizon Europe programme under grant agreement No101084198.