Organisation/Company Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Research Field Medical sciences Language sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 27 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 19,25 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number PID NB-I00 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
We are seeking to recruit a Research Assistant for the project "Investigating variability in language development following cochlear implantation" (VARILANG) within the GRECIL research group, based at the UOC eHealth Centre (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya).
The aim of the "Investigating variability in language development following cochlear implantation" (VARILANG) project is to analyse the variation of long‑term factors in the language development of children with cochlear implants.
The role will be under the supervision of Professors Gary Morgan (UOC), Mario Figueroa (UAB), and Beatriz de Diego (UVA).
The project focuses on language development and analyses cognitive and auditory skills, as well as early interactions in family settings. For informal enquiries, please contact Gary Morgan via email at:.
Responsibilities
The role will focus on participant assessment, as data collection is essential for conducting the study. You will also be responsible for entering data into the database and providing support for sample recruitment management.
The successful candidate will carry out the following tasks:
- Liaising with relevant centres supporting deaf children to recruit participants for the study.
- Preparing study materials.
- Data collection through the administration of cognitive and language tests to children aged between 12 and 36 months.
- Data coding and processing.
The successful candidate will be awarded a temporary part-time (50%) contract until 11 August 2028. The scheduled start date isMarch 2026.
For work on site, the principal location will be the UOC Campus, at Rambla del Poblenou 154-156, Barcelona. At the UOC, we work with an open working model that combines remote working with work on-site, according to organizational needs and the nature of the tasks involved.
About the UOC
A leader in e-learning, our pioneering university is a digital native with integral reach and a mandate for public service. We've been providing accredited, high-quality online education for the last 30 years, and our mission is lifelong development of people's talent. We conduct research with a transformative approach to generate social and economic impact.
At the UOC, we're not all the same. And this works very much in our favour. The differences between who we are and what our experiences and ideas are make us stronger. In our mission to work with the best talent, we do all we can to ensure equal opportunities, ignoring aspects such as gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or any other physical, personal or social aspect other than merit and abilities. Likewise, we will assess any reasonable adjustments that candidates require in order to put themselves forward for the position. Contact us at if, at any stage of the selection process, you need some form of adaptation.
The UOC's recruitment and selection processes are based on the principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM‑R).
The Selection Committee will assess the following merits, which must be supported by documentary evidence, according to the following criteria:
- Possession of a university qualification (Diploma or Bachelor’s degree) in Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology, Education/Teaching, or related disciplines. An interest in pursuing a PhD will be viewed positively.
- Previous experience working with deaf children in clinical research settings.
- Previous experience in administering language and cognitive assessments.
- Proficiency in Spanish.
Also of interest:
- English and Catalan.
- Knowledge of the UOC’s educational model, structure, systems, and processes.
Languages SPANISH Level Excellent
Languages ENGLISH Level Good
Languages CATALAN Level Good
Additional Information
- You'll be joining an organization with an open working model that combines teleworking with working on site.
- You'll be working in an environment where everyone has equal opportunities and equal access to resources and people, regardless of their location or teleworking choices.
- You'll be provided with the computer equipment and ergonomic material you need to work both from home and on site at the UOC.
- You'll have training possibilities to continue your professional development.
- You'll finish work early on Fridays.
- You'll have 24 days of vacation, 9 personal leave days and 4 UOC holidays.
- You'll be able to work reduced summer hours (35 hours a week), subject to organizational requirements.
- You'll have well-being benefits such as activities to look after your health, a medical service, a physiotherapy service and, if required, assessment and adaptation of your workplace.
Selection process
To take part in the selection process, you must register as a candidate in the Join our team section of our website ( ). Once you have registered, complete your profile in the candidate section in order to submit your application.
Additional comments
P roject PID NB-I00 funded by MICIU /AEI / / / ERDF, EU
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