Communication sciences » Science communication

Organisation/Company University of A Coruña Research Field Communication sciences » Science communication Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 8 Jan *********:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb **** Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number ****/CP/279 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Grant/funding reference: FCT-********

Title: "Call for grants to promote scientific culture and innovation from the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, F.S.P. (FECYT). Incrústate Project"

Research line / Scientific-technical services: Support for R&D&I management

GRANT/FUNDING PERIOD: START: 01/09/2025 END: 30/07/2026

CENTRE OF PRINCIPAL RESEARCHER: CICA – Interdisciplinary Center for Chemistry and Biology

PURPOSE OF CONTRACT: Collaboration in the research agreement tasks described below.

Communication and science outreach technician

JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULE: CICA – Interdisciplinary Center for Chemistry and Biology.

Monday to Friday, 09:00 a.m. to 13:00 p.m. (20 hours/week)

The CICA, Interdisciplinary Center for Chemistry and Biology, was founded at the University of A Coruña (UDC) in **** with the aim of bringing together high-impact groups in chemistry and biology, promoting an interdisciplinary and cooperative research model.

Since October 26, ****, it has been officially accredited as a UDC Research Center and, as a result of its restructuring, it now consists of 30 research groups organized under three strategic areas: 1) Biomedicine, 2) Food, Pollution, and Health, and 3) Nanoscience and Advanced Materials.

In ****, it will become part of the CIGUS network as a center of excellence within the Galician University System.

The center's specialization, the expansion of the groups, and the incorporation of talented researchers have led to an increase in the management and coordination tasks undertaken by the Management Office.

Furthermore, the dissemination and communication activity itself has been increasing the number of projects it carries out and needs to increase its staff in order to tackle unique projects such as those of the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT).

The person hired will join the Office as a scientific communication and dissemination technician.

• Main tasks include:
  
  

Implementation Of The FECYT Projects Communication Plan

Drafting press releases for key events in FECYT projects.

Drafting and publishing content on social media.

Monitoring the media impact of all activities.

Publishing posts and events on the project website and the CICA website.

Attending outreach events, fairs, and conferences where the results are presented.

Organization Of Conferences

Contacting speakers, technical organization of conferences, taking photos and writing reports, travel management, and technical assistance.

Organization of conferences held in schools, creation of posters and advertising, graphic documentation of events.

Conducting Guided Tours Of The Center

Organizing tour dates, assisting visitors, guiding tours, explaining the center's works and facilities.

Organization Of Student Conferences And Exhibitions

Coordination with museums, institutions, transportation management, hiring of speakers and ancillary services for exhibitions such as catering or signage.

Assistance With Project Justification

Review and evaluation of surveys conducted among project participants.

Preparation of reports on the overall impact of the projects.

Drafting of technical reports and numerical and graphic documentation.

contract duration: the termination of the contract is subject to the validity of the source of funding.

Research Field Communication sciences » Science communication Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field Medical sciences » Health sciences Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Click on the link below to access the criteria chart:

Waiting list: a waiting list will be established in the resolution of this call, with a minimum score of 40 points, without taking into account the score obtained in the interview.

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

General Required Documentation

Copy of national identity document or passport

Copy of degree certificate in Spanish or English.

If obtained outside the European Union it must be apostilled or legalised by the Spanish Embassy.

CV in English or Spanish/Galician

Responsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled.

Responsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application

• If you are a candidate from abroad in Spain, please contact
  
  

for instructions on how to apply to this call.

Important Notes

The CV must strictly follow the same structure and headings as the evaluation table.

CVs in other formats may not be assessed.

The same merit cannot be evaluated in more than one section.

Indicate the duties performed and duration of each position.

Include total training hours (otherwise the course will not be scored).

All merits must be supported by official documentation; unsupported merits may not be considered.

If no candidate scores above 65 points, the position may remain unfilled.

CONTACT INFORMATION - QUESTIONS: email

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