Post-Doctoral Researcher in Translation, Interpretation, and Multimodal Communication
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Job 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 ****.
Responsibilities
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 responsibilities include:
o Designing and facilitating participatory workshops and focus groups with diverse stakeholders and communities.
o Developing socio‑technical frameworks to support the scaling of circular solutions across diverse cultural and geographic contexts.
o Collaborating with an international consortium on policy analysis, communication strategies, and sustainability transitions.
Candidates should have:
o Expertise in social science research methods, sustainability transitions, stakeholder engagement, and/or environmental communication.
o Familiarity with participatory methods, the Multi‑Level Perspective (MLP), and circular economy frameworks.
o 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:
o 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).
o Supporting departmental initiatives, including research events, student supervision, or curriculum development.
o Contributing to the academic life of the faculty.
Applicants should demonstrate:
o Either prior teaching experience or clear ability to manage a classroom.
o Strong communication skills.
o A commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary learning environments.
Qualifications
* Doctoral degree in Communication or related Social Sciences, Humanities, or Engineering disciplines.
* Academic research and development and assessment of stakeholder engagement campaigns.
* English required, Spanish desired, other European languages helpful.
* Ability to work in a team and lead a research line.
* A record of high quality publications.
* Familiarity with EU policy and programs related to circular economy and energy transitions.
* Experience with stakeholder engagement research.
Application Requirements
Submit the following documentation to ****** before January 31th, ****:
* Curriculum Vitae
* Academic transcript
* Cover letter explaining how your background fits with the position
* Letters of recommendation (optional)
Working Conditions
Full‑time employment contract for 3 years beginning 1 September ****.
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.).
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