Senior Researcher for the Area of Family Studies

hace 4 semanas


Barcelona, España Teaching and Research Staff A tiempo completo

About UIC Barcelona

UIC Barcelona currently has about 8.000 students and offers 16 Degree programs, 30 international double degrees and a wide range of master’s and postgraduate degrees, as well as continuing education courses in various fields of knowledge. Since 1997 we have been teaching students based on academic rigour, university life and enriching life experiences. The UIC Barcelona team consists of professionals who are qualified not only in the field of teaching, but also in research, management, administration, communication, services and systems. Beyond the professionalism of each individual, at UIC Barcelona you will find a young and dynamic working atmosphere.

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What we’re looking for

We are seeking an R3 researcher in Family Studies at the Institute for Advanced Family Studies (IESF). The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in fields related to family studies, such as Sociology, Demography, Psychology, or Social Work. The research focus areas include but are not limited to, family resilience, family policies, fatherhood and motherhood, time use diaries, and work-family balance. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Conducting and supervising data analyses
  • Writing manuscripts for publication in top scientific journals
  • Leading the writing of grant applications for research funding
  • Communicating with research funders and handling project administration

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading the implementation of research projects as a principal investigator

The candidate must have:

  • A PhD in a discipline related to the position
  • Oral and written proficiency in English
  • Fluency in Spanish

The following aspects will be looked upon favorably:

  • Excellent track record of publications
  • Participation in funded research projects
  • Proven research experience in the area of family studies
    • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
    • Ability to supervise and guide undergraduate and graduate students in their research projects

Selection process

In May 2018, EURAXESS awarded the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya with an Excellence Award for Research in Human Resources, which ensures that candidates are selected purely on the basis of excellence criteria. The UIC Barcelona selection process involves:

  • An independent board of experts that assesses all applications and decides who will move on to the next stage. All members of this board are from outside UIC Barcelona.
  • A public oral defence by finalist applicants: a presentation about their career (research, management and teaching). Following the presentation, the examination panel will ask a series of questions to conclude the defence. The defence should last a total of 60 minutes.

We offer:

  • A full-time contract in a dynamic and international scientific environment at the Institute for Advanced Family Studies (IESF) at UIC Barcelona (Barcelona Campus).
  • A competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
  • Start date: January 2025 (date is negotiable)

How to apply:

  • All applications must be submitted in a single PDF document. The document must include:
  • A cover letter with a statement of interest
  • A full CV, including contact details
  • A summary of the scientific impact and a publication list
  • At least two reference letters

Application deadline

The deadline for applications is December 15, 2024.



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