Post-doctoral researcher in Translation, Interpretation, and Multimodal Communication

Description: A position is offered for a Post-doctoral Researcher to do 50% research as part of the Horizon Europe project Credible and 50% teaching in Communication, Sustainability, and Stakeholder Engagement in person at Cantoblanco campus in Madrid.Desired start date: 1 September 2026Requirements:Degree: Doctoral degree in Communication or related Social Sciences, Humanities, or Engineering disciplines.Experience: Academic research and development and assessment of stakeholder engagement campaigns.Language: English required, Spanish desired, other European languages helpful.Will be valued:Ability to work in a team and lead a research line;A record of high quality publicationsFamiliarity with EU policy and programs related to circular economy and energy transitionsExperience with stakeholder engagement researchTeaching experienceTasks:1.Research Responsibilities (50%)The successful candidate will co-lead work packages on stakeholder engagement and replication strategies for circular construction in the EU, as part of a Horizon Europe project, CREDIBLE, key responsabilities include:Designing and facilitating participatory workshops and focus groups with diverse stakeholders and communities.Developing socio-technical frameworks to support the scaling of circular solutions across diverse cultural and geographic contexts.Collaborating with an international consortium on policy analysis, communication strategies, and sustainability transitions.Candidates should have:Expertise in social science research methods, sustainability transitions, stakeholder engagement, and/or environmental communication.Familiarity with participatory methods, the Multi-Level Perspective (MLP), and circular economy frameworks.A strong record of academic writing and interdisciplinary collaboration.2.Faculty Responsibilities (50%)The other half of the position is dedicated to faculty service and undergraduate teaching, including:Teaching up to 9 ECTS per year in Communication (e.g., courses related to communication theory, environmental communication, or qualitative methods based on the candidate’s profile).Supporting departmental initiatives, including research events, student supervision, or curriculum development.Contributing to the academic life of the faculty.Applicants should demonstrate:Either prior teaching experience or clear ability to manage a classroomStrong communication skills.A commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary learning environments.Instructions: The following documentation must be sent to researchtalent@comillas.edu, before January 31th, 2026:Curriculum VitaeAcademic transcriptCover letter explaining how the candidates background fits with the positionLetters of recommendation (optional)Working conditions:Full-time employment contract for 3 years beginning 1 September 2026At Comillas, we strive to create and maintain an environment that provides space and support equally to everyone. Therefore, if you have a disability certificate of 33% or higher, we encourage you to include it in your application.Benefits:Flexible Compensation Plan and social benefits.Comillas Plus: exclusive Comillas portal with more than 200 commercial discounts.Training plan.Professional development.Access to internal services: discounts and special conditions (gym, bookstore, library, etc.).La Universidad está fuertemente comprometida e involucrada con la igualdad de trato entre mujeres y hombres. Existe un Plan de Igualdad que recoge las medidas tomadas por la Universidad, así como un protocolo de actuación frente al acoso moral, sexual y por razón de sexo y violencia de género.En Comillas, nos esforzamos por crear y mantener un entorno que brinde espacio y apoyo a todas las personas por igual, por lo que si cuentas con un certificado de discapacidad igual o superior al 33% te animamos a que se refleje en tu candidatura.Creemos en las personas y apostamos por ellas, únete al equipo y se parte del cambio, Te esperamosEl responsable del tratamiento de sus datos personales es la Universidad Pontificia Comillas, con NIF R 2800395B, y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en la Calle Alberto Aguilera, 23, 28015 Madrid.Sus datos personales serán tratados con la finalidad de incluir su candidatura en el proceso de selección llevado a cabo por la Universidad Pontificia Comillas.En cumplimiento de lo establecido en el Reglamento (UE) 2016/679, en la Ley Orgánica 3/2018, de 5 de diciembre, de Protección de Datos Personales y Garantía de los Derechos Digitales y demás normativa de desarrollo, le informamos que tiene derecho a acceder, rectificar y suprimir los datos, limitar su tratamiento, oponerse al tratamiento y ejercer su derecho a la portabilidad de los datos de carácter personal, todo ello de forma gratuita, mediante email a prodato