Local Ecosystems for Inclusion: Research, Networks, and Training

University of Macerata; Italia; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Master Degree required

Job summary

The University of Macerata invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) position in Educational sciences. The project focuses on inclusive education and special education within the regional context, especially relating to migrants.

The role includes mapping services, stakeholders and networks tied to inclusion, participation, accessibility, autonomy and self-determination. The successful candidate will design, collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data, document

Qualifications

• Master Degree or equivalent required for admission to the competition.
• Knowledge of foreign languages

Responsibilities

• The research activity will focus on a pedagogical and special education perspective on inclusion processes of people with a migrant background.
• Activities include collection, systematisation and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, documentation of experiences, and reporting of findings to the Principal Investigator.

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Macerata Research Field Educational sciences » Education Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 3 Dec 2026 - 13:00 (Europe/Rome) Country Italy Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The research activity, within WP1 “The Context – Developing the Regional Ecosystem”, will focus on a pedagogical and special education perspective on theterritorial contexts involved in the inclusion processes of people with a migrant background. In particular, it will include the mapping and analysis of services,stakeholders and territorial networks, with specific attention to inclusion, participation, accessibility, autonomy and self-determination, as well as to responsesto diverse educational and training needs. The activity will also involve the identification and analysis of the training needs of staff working in public bodies,institutions and organisations, as well as in the social sector, contributing to the design and delivery of training programmes. Activities will include thecollection, systematisation and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, documentation of experiences, and reporting of findings to the PrincipalInvestigator.

The position requires a university-level background in Education, with particular reference to special education, inclusive processes and educational planning.Competence in pedagogical and special education research is required, with particular attention to the observation and analysis of contexts, the identificationof educational and training needs, participation and self-determination processes, as well as the design and evaluation of inclusive interventions and trainingprogrammes. Relevant research and professional experience in the fields of inclusion, disability, participation, autonomy and self-determination of people invulnerable situations, as well as experience gained in national and international contexts, will be considered qualifying. Documented research activity relevantto the research programme covered by the position is required.

Specific Requirements

• Master Degree vote (this refers to the Master's degree required for admission to the competition).
• Certificates of attendance for postgraduate courses, training, update seminars, and conferences
• Publication of scientific articles relevant to the research programme
• Participation in national and international mobility programmes for scientific activities
• Knowledge of foreign languages