Project Support Technician for the Erasmus+ ‘INTouch’ project within the ChildTech research group (fixed-term)

Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya; Spain (TX); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya is recruiting a Project Support Technician for UOC-TECH, the Research Centre for Ethical Technologies and Connectivity for Humanity, within the ChildTech group. The role supports the Erasmus+ INTouch project and the COIL methodology across five countries.

Responsibilities include project management, budget tracking, meeting coordination, data collection, ethical approvals, and dissemination of findings.

Qualifications

• Experience in management and financial reporting of European research and higher education projects (Erasmus+ KA2/KA220).
• Knowledge of mixed-methods research and qualitative/quantitative analysis in social sciences.
• Familiarity with intersectional approaches, inclusive education, and GDPR in research with vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: coordinating European consortium, meeting deadlines per Gantt chart, liaising with partners and SEPIE.
• Quality and Financial Control: budget tracking, risk management, and monitoring tasks via project management software.
• Committee Support: organizing meetings, minutes, and logistics for consortiums and advisory committees.
• Scientific and Technical Support: assisting Principal Investigator with mixed-methods designs, coordinating data collection, and integration.
• Ethics and Data: supporting ethical approvals and maintaining the Data Management Plan.
• Dissemination: drafting scientific reports and co-managing project communications.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Tools

Teamwork

Moodle

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Nextcloud

Padlet

SPSS

R

MAXQDA

NVivo

Job description

Organisation/Company Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Research Field Psychological sciences Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 13 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 19,25 Offer Starting Date 20 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Erasmus+ Reference Number 2026-1-ES01-KA220-HED-000467807 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Would you like a job in which your talent really has an impact on your surroundings? The UOC is not simply a university: our institution is dynamic, determined and ambitious, and drives social and educational changes. Over 30 years ago, we made history as the world's first online university. Our goal is to generate, transfer and join together knowledge to build a more critical, responsible and non-conforming society.

We are seeking to recruit a Project Support Technician for UOC-TECH, the Research Centre for Ethical Technologies and Connectivity for Humanity, within the UOC's ChildTech research group.

The aim of the Erasmus+ 'INTouch' project is to transform European higher education through the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) methodology. It seeks to develop digital and intercultural skills, integrate an intersectional perspective into the curriculum, and generate scientific evidence on the drivers of social support behaviour and inclusion, connecting over 300 students and social communities across five countries.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Managing the European consortium, ensuring adherence to deadlines in accordance with the Gantt chart, and facilitating smooth communication between partners and the SEPIE agency.
• Quality and Financial Control: Budget tracking, risk management, and monitoring consortium tasks using project management software (e.g. Teamwork).
• Committee Support: Organising meetings, taking minutes, and providing logistical support for consortium gatherings, as well as for the Scientific and Technical Core Group and the Ethics and Security Advisory Committee.
• Scientific and Technical Support: Providing direct support to the Principal Investigator in the mixed-methods methodological design, coordinating data collection, and assisting with qualitative and quantitative integration using the Joint Display model.
• Ethics and Data: Assisting in processing ethical approvals across the various institutions and drafting/maintaining the Data Management Plan.
• Dissemination: Assisting in drafting scientific reports (such as Policy Briefs) and co-managing the project's communication platforms.

The contract will initially be for a fixed term of four months, with the possibility of renewal for up to two-and-a-half years on a part-time basis (0.5 FTE). We will agree upon a start date once the recruitment process is completed.

• Experience: A minimum of one year's demonstrable experience in the management and financial reporting of European research and higher education projects (specifically Erasmus+ KA2/KA220 calls). Knowledge of mixed-methods research methodologies and qualitative/quantitative analysis applied to the social sciences. Academic familiarity with the intersectional perspective, inclusive education, and/or social inequalities. A rigorous understanding of ethical protocols and data protection (GDPR) applied to research involving vulnerable groups and minors.
• Specific knowledge: Expert proficiency in project management and task-tracking software (Teamwork or similar). Proficiency in digital teaching collaboration and communication platforms (Moodle, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Nextcloud, Padlet). Competence in qualitative/quantitative statistical analysis tools (e.g. SPSS, R, MAXQDA, or NVivo).
• Languages:
  • Oral and written communication skills in both Catalan and Spanish.
  • Advanced/bilingual level in English (minimum C1), with excellent, demonstrable ability to write technical reports and academic papers.
• Soft skills: Ability to design and monitor Data Management Plans. Autonomy, proactivity, and strong communication skills for managing and swiftly resolving issues with international partners in remote working environments. Highly responsible and self-motivated.

Also of interest

• Previous experience with the COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) pedagogy.
• Knowledge of sign language (International Sign or Spanish Sign Language/LSE) or previous experience working on accessibility projects and Deaf community studies.
• Knowledge of other consortium languages (Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, or Norwegian).
• Experience with systems for validating learning outcomes (micro-credentials, Europass, Youthpass).

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages CATALAN Level Excellent

Languages SPANISH Level Excellent

Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Reasons to choose the UOC

• Shared purpose: you'll be working for and championing access to quality higher education that enables people to transform their lives.
• Culture of values: we're driven by excellence, passion, non-conformity, kindness and commitment, but what makes us unique is the people who comprise the UOC. We value positive attitudes and teamwork, we care for talent and we promote a working environment based on respect and relatability.
• Continual innovation: you'll be joining a university with an innovative, people-centred educational model, and a hub of impactful, interdisciplinary applied research.
• Real impact: you'll be part of a community that is driven by its mission, where it will be possible for your work to directly make a difference for society.
• Friday afternoons off.
• Flexibility: our open working model combines remote working with work on-site, depending on organizational needs and the nature of the tasks involved.
• Each year you'll have 37 days of paid time off (24 days of vacation, 9 personal leave days and 4 UOC holidays). And you'll be able to work reduced summer hours (35 hours a week), subject to organizational requirements.
• You'll be provided with the computer equipment and ergonomic material you need to work both from home and on site at the UOC.
• Training: professional development training is provided regularly.
• Well-being: medical service, psychological help service, physiotherapy service, and health promotion activities.

Our commitment to diversity

At the UOC, our differences make us stronger. We want recruit the best talent while guaranteeing equal opportunities, without discrimination relating to gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other personal trait. Feel free to contact our recruitment staff for more information.

Our recruitment and selection processes are based on the principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R), and we have earned the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) Excellence in Research award.

Additional comments

This project is co-funded by the European Union. Grant Agreement: 2026-1-ES01-KA220-HED-000467807.