Job Description

6 months Research Assistant at Department of Political and Social Sciences - Pompeu Fabra University (Reference CPIS-PSR-2023-07)

Financing source:

Code reference PREUR02922 EC - CERV - REACT – 101084345. Id Official: 101084345

Project: REACT Research-Action against Antigypsyism and Anti-Muslim Discrimination: An Intersectional Approach to Deconstruct Institutional Racism in Schools.

Research line of the contract: Sociology, ethnic and racial studies, ethnographic methods

Functions:

The research assistant will work under the supervision of Zenia Hellgren.

Tasks:

• Support in research management
• Support in data collection and analysis
• Work cooperatively with the PI, and any other research team members
• Engage in research project public activities

Qualifications

Requirements:

• PhD in sociology or political science
• Experience of working with vulnerable populations
• Documented expertise (publications) in issues related to ethnic diversity and education
• Good understanding of ethical and emotional issues in fieldwork
• Experience in project management and coordination
• Manage multiple activities simultaneously, efficiently and on-time, and be able to meet deadlines. Excellent written and spoken languages skills in English. Catalan and or/Spanish are desirable.

Application Instructions

Offer publication date: 15/05/2023

Deadline for submission of applications: 31/05/2023

Information about the selection process: h ttps://www.upf.edu/web/politiques/ofertes-de-treball

Application process:

To apply for this position, candidates send the documentation by interfolio.

1. A letter motivation (1 page)
2. A copy of CV.
3. A copy of your DNI/NIE or Passport

Contact: (contact email): zenia.hellgren@upf.edu

Selection criteria:

Only applications from candidates who fulfill 4 requirements mentioned above will be evaluated:

• Disciplinary fit with project: 1-5 points;
• Experience: 1-5 points;
• Relevant additional skills: 1-5 points

The candidate must pass of minimum of 3.5 points for each of selection criteria.

The selection committee will decide on the need of an interview with the shortlisted candidates

Selection committee:

• President: Zenia Hellgren
• Secretary Dirk Gebhardt
• Vocal Lorenzo Gabrielli

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UPF promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.