Position Overview

First Stage Researcher (R1) positions for Undergraduates at the University of A Coruña (field: Management sciences). The role is a permanent full‑time contract (35 hours per week) with the offer starting on 1 November. The position is part of the Vice‑Rectorate for Research and Transfer (registration No. 20) and is not funded by an EU programme.

Responsibilities

- Support the administrative management of Administratively Highly‑Complex Research Projects.
- Support the financial management to control expenditure and budget execution of Administratively Highly‑Complex Research Projects.
- Draft reports and other documents/regulations related to these projects, including content, editing, and layout.
- Update and maintain the EXI website content.
- Compile information related to research quality indicators.

Qualifications

- Completed Higher‑Level Vocational Training Cycle (Ciclo Superior de Formación Competente) or equivalent academic record.
- Professional experience in financial and administrative research management within public institutions (1 point per month of full‑time work; part‑time experience at half rate).
- Proficiency in English (CEFR B1, B2, or higher) with corresponding point value.
- Additional training in Research Management, Project Management,



Human Resources Management, or UXXIEC (2 points per 10 hours).

Assessment Criteria (100 points)

- Academic record – 10 points.
- Professional experience – 35 points.
- Languages – 5 points.
- Additional training – 25 points.

Minimum score required to be admitted to interview: 50 points.

Interview

The top three candidates are invited to a personal interview; the interview contributes up to 25 points. The interview panel consists of a minimum of three full members and three alternates.

Waiting List

Applicants scoring at least 30 points but not selected for interview may be placed on a waiting list.

Application Procedure

- Photocopy of identity document.
- Photocopy of academic qualification.
- Sworn statement that the requirements of the call are met.
- Sworn statement confirming the veracity of the data provided in the application.
- For applicants from outside Spain, contact the relevant office for instructions.

The University of A Coruña guarantees selection processes based on merit, transparency and equal opportunities (OTM‑R Policies), within the framework of the European HR Excellence in Research accreditation.

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