Organisation/Company University of A Coruña Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 22 Jul *********:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov **** Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number ****/CP/166 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Research Lines* : Strategic Research Line of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer (Registration No. 20)
Funding Reference : Agreement for Strengthening Personnel in Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Management *********
Project Title : Collaboration Agreement between the Regional Ministry of Culture, Education, Vocational Training and Universities and the Universities of A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela and Vigo for the Strengthening of Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Management Staff and the Consolidation of Research Structures **********)
Funding Period :
Start:
01/01/2023
End:
31/12/2026
Principal Research Centre : Vice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer
Workplace and Working Hours : CITIC, Monday to Friday, 08:*****:30
Function
Start Date
End Date
Identification, analysis and monitoring of European and international funding opportunities in the fields of research, innovation, knowledge transfer and technological development.
01/11/2026
31/12/2026
2 months
Preparation and submission of European and international project proposals, including the analysis of eligibility and call requirements, the drafting, structuring and review of proposal documentation, and the monitoring of submission deadlines.
01/11/2026
31/12/2026
2 months
Technical, administrative and financial management of international projects and activities, including the processing of project-related expenses, travel arrangements, associated procurement procedures and contract management, and the monitoring of administrative files.
01/11/2026
31/12/2026
2 months
Promotion and strengthening of collaboration with universities, research centres, European platforms and other international stakeholders in the field of research, development and innovation (R&D;&I;).
01/11/2026
31/12/2026
2 months
Organisation of and participation in workshops, meetings, study visits, events, Information Days (Info Days) and networking activities aimed at fostering internationalisation and enhancing the centre's international profile.
01/11/2026
31/12/2026
2 months
Maintenance of systems for monitoring funding opportunities, proposals and projects, and preparation of reports to support strategic planning and decision-making.
01/11/2026
31/12/2026
2 months
Development and implementation of the centre's internationalisation strategy, in line with its strategic planning, with particular emphasis on attracting competitive funding, participating in international networks and enhancing the centre's international visibility.
01/11/2026
31/12/2026
2 months
Review and improvement of internal procedures related to the identification of funding opportunities, the preparation and management of proposals and projects, and the optimisation of international research support processes.
01/11/2026
31/12/2026
2 months
The
Centre for Information and Communication Technologies Research (CITIC)
brings together more than
300 researchers .
As a member of the
CIGUS Network , CITIC provides researchers with state-of-the-art high-performance and specialised computing infrastructures that support the development of projects in the fields of
Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Data Engineering, High-Performance Computing, Smart Services and Networks, and Cybersecurity .
The Centre also promotes strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening
internationalisation, technology transfer and innovation .
The
Regional Government of Galicia (Xunta de Galicia) , through the
Regional Ministry of Education, Science, Universities and Vocational Training , has accredited CITIC as a
Centre of Excellence
and recognised it as a member of the
CIGUS Network
for the period
********* .




These capabilities and this recognition consolidate CITIC as a leading research centre in digital technologies, strengthening the competitiveness of the
University of A Coruña
and the
Galician University System .
This call is aimed at recruiting an
R&D;&I; Project Manager (National and International Projects).
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Identifying, analysing and monitoring European and international funding opportunities in the fields of research, innovation, knowledge transfer and technological development.
Preparing and submitting European and international project proposals, including analysing eligibility and call requirements, drafting, structuring and reviewing proposal documentation, and monitoring submission deadlines.
Providing technical, administrative and financial management of international projects and activities, including the processing of project-related expenses, travel arrangements, procurement procedures, associated contracts, and the monitoring of administrative files.
Promoting and strengthening collaboration with universities, research centres, European platforms and other international stakeholders in the field of Research, Development and Innovation (R&D;&I;).
Organising and participating in workshops, meetings, study visits, events, Information Days (Info Days) and networking activities aimed at promoting internationalisation and enhancing the Centre's international profile.
Maintaining systems for monitoring funding opportunities, project proposals and funded projects, and preparing reports to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Developing and implementing the Centre's internationalisation strategy in line with its strategic objectives, with particular emphasis on attracting competitive funding, participating in international networks and increasing the Centre's international visibility.
Reviewing and improving internal procedures related to the identification of funding opportunities, proposal preparation, and the management and monitoring of international projects.
Master's degree in International Relations, International Studies, European Studies or European Union Studies, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Project Management, or another equivalent or closely related qualification officially recognised in Spain.
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Please, click on the following link to access the criteria assessment chart:
The funding for this employment contract may be covered, in whole or in part, by any other project or grant assigned to the relevant
Research Line , including before the end of the initial funding period, provided that adequate and sufficient funding is available.
In accordance with
Article 5 of Instruction ****** of 17 March **** of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer , regulating the Register of Research and Strategic Research Lines and the recruitment of research staff funded through research lines, the continuation of this
open-ended employment contract
is subject to the ongoing need for the duties associated with the position and the availability of adequate and sufficient funding within the relevant Research Line.
The exhaustion of the funding allocated to the Research Line, or the completion of the technical activities justifying the position without the possibility of redeployment, shall constitute an objective ground for termination of the employment contract, pursuant to
Article 52(e) of the Spanish Workers' Statute .
Eligibility requirements
Given the highly international nature of the position, which involves regular interaction with European institutions, organisations and stakeholders, as well as the drafting, review and submission of technical documentation in English, applicants
must
hold an




official certificate demonstrating a minimum English language proficiency level of C1
according to the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) .
This is a
mandatory eligibility requirement .
Failure to provide evidence of this qualification will result in exclusion from the selection process.
All eligibility requirements must be fulfilled by the closing date for the submission of applications.
By the application deadline, and throughout the duration of the employment contract, applicants must meet and continue to satisfy the requirements established in
Article 8 of the Regulations Governing the Recruitment of Research Staff under Chapter 6 (Research Projects, Grants and Knowledge Transfer Agreements).
Supporting documentation for the assessment of merits
Only merits that are properly documented will be assessed.
Merits that are merely declared but not supported by documentary evidence will
not
be considered by the Selection Committee.
General qualifications:
All degrees, diplomas and certificates must be submitted as clearly legible PDF files.
Professional experience:
Applicants must provide an up-to-date
Employment History Report (Informe de Vida Laboral)
issued by the Spanish Social Security authorities, together with copies of the corresponding employment contracts.
Research projects:
Only certificates issued by the competent official authority (e.g. the Vice-Rectorate for Research or another body with legal authority to certify such participation) will be accepted.
Language proficiency:
Language skills must be supported by an official certificate (e.g.
CEFR ,
Cambridge English ,
DELE ,
Official School of Languages (EOI) , or another equivalent qualification recognised by the Selection Committee).
Important:
Certificates or letters issued personally by lecturers, supervisors or Principal Investigators (PIs) of research projects will
not
be accepted as proof of merits.
Selection process
The position may remain
vacant
if no applicant achieves a final score of
more than 60 points , including the interview stage.
A
reserve list
will be established with applicants who are not selected by the Selection Committee.
This reserve list may be used in the event that the selected candidate declines the offer or if the employment contract is terminated.
It may also be used for future recruitment processes involving positions with the same duties and requirements.
The University of A Coruña is committed to recruitment procedures based on
merit, transparency and equal opportunities , in accordance with its
Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) Policy , within the framework of the
HR Excellence in Research
award.
Selection process
Application Submission
Submission method:
Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted electronically through the
University of A Coruña (UDC) Electronic Office .
Applications must be addressed to the
Vice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer , quoting the
reference number of the call .
Application deadline:
Five (5) working days from the day following the publication of this call on the
Official Notice Board of the UDC Electronic Office .
Selection Committee and Publication of Results
Selection Committee
(minimum of three full members and three alternate members):
Publication of the selection results:
The selection decision will be published on the
Official Notice Board of the UDC Electronic Office .
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.
Work Location(s)
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