Offer Description
Grant/funding reference: FCT-24-21888
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 2015 with the aim of bringing together high-impact groups in chemistry and biology, promoting an interdisciplinary and cooperative research model. Since October 26, 2021, 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 2024, 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.
a) Main tasks include:
a.1. 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.
a.2. 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.
a.3. Conducting guided tours of the center:
- Organizing tour dates, assisting visitors, guiding tours, explaining the center's works and facilities.
a.4. 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.
a.5. 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. b) Contract duration: the termination of the contract is subject to the validity of the source of funding.
Where to apply Website
Requirements
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.
Selection process
WHERE TO APPLY: UDC online services site ( ) Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transference, and include the call reference.
DEADLINE: 5 working days from the day following the publication of the call on the official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.
SELECTION COMMITTEE AND PUBLICATION OF RESULTS SELECTION COMMITTEE (minimum 3 members and 3 reserves): - Regular: Jaime Rodríguez González (Chair, CAT-UN), Mª Isabel González Siso (Secretary, CAT-UN) and Socorro Castro García (CAT-UN). - Alternates: Elena Pazos Chantrero (Chair, TIT-UN), Ana Rey Rico (Secretary, PPL-LOSU) and Armand Hernández Hernández (Researcher “Ramón y Cajal”, PR-RC).
PLACE OF PUBLICATION OF RESULTS: Official bulletin board of the UDC online services site
Additional comments
General required documentation:
1. Copy of national identity document or passport
2. Copy of degree certificate in Spanish or English. If obtained outside the European Union it must be apostilled or legalised by the Spanish Embassy.
3. CV in English or Spanish/Galician
4. Responsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled.
5. 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. Please indicate the reference number of the call for applications in the subject line of the email.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute CICA Country Spain Geofield
Contact State/Province
A Coruña City
A Coruña Website
Street
A Maestranza 9 Postal Code
15071 E-Mail
vit@udc.es
STATUS: EXPIRED
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