The Research Assistant will work in the project Mapping intersectionality: a conceptual and methodological model for the study of inequalities and discriminations
ERC Starting Grant supported project INTERMAPS “Mapping Intersectionality: A Conceptual and Methodological Model for the Study of Inequalities and Discriminations”
Official reference number: 101039447
Research line: Gender Studies
The position focuses on providing research, methodological and technical support to the INTERMAPS project, particularly in relation to the use, implementation and further development of the Relief Maps+ digital platform. The research assistant will work under the supervision of Maria Rodó-Zárate and will be based in the Department of Political and Social Sciences at Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona).
· Provide methodological support for the application of the Relief Maps methodology in different research contexts.
· Liaise with computer scientists and technical developers involved in the maintenance and development of the platform, supporting testing, troubleshooting and follow-up.
· Contribute to user support, documentation and the preparation of guides, tutorials, videos and other materials related to Relief Maps+.
· Assist with research activities conducted within the INTERMAPS project, including data-related tasks, preparation of research materials and support for project outputs.
· Support the planning, coordination and logistics of workshops, seminars, training sessions and other project activities.
· Contribute to the dissemination and communication of INTERMAPS activities and research outputs, including the preparation of digital and audiovisual materials.
· Provide organisational and research support for other activities related to the implementation of the INTERMAPS project.
· Master’s degree in Political Science, Sociology, Geography, Gender Studies or other related Social Science disciplines.
· Experience in research assistance and in the implementation of research projects.
· Experience with the Relief Maps methodology and/or the Relief Maps+ digital platform, including its application in research contexts.
· Experience working with technical or software development teams, including the ability to communicate research and user needs and contribute to testing and follow-up of digital tools.
· Experience in the organization and coordination of research activities, workshops, training sessions or academic events.
· Ability to prepare research, dissemination and audiovisual materials.
· Strong organizational skills and ability to manage different tasks simultaneously.
· Excellent command of English, Catalan and Spanish.
· Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
Group: 1 U
Part-time position: The position is a part-time contract, 20h per week, from the 1st of November 2026. The expected duration of the tasks is 10 months
Gross annual salary for a part-time contract is: 22 251.72€ approx. with an approx gross monthly salary of 1601€.
The labour contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.
Job location: Barcelona, Spain.
Type of contract:
Indefinite according to the provisions of article 23 bis of Law 14/2011, of 1 June, on Science, Technology and Innovation
Fit with project: 1-5 points
Experience: 1-5 points
Relevant additional skills: 1-5 points
The selection committee will consider the possibility of interviewing candidates who pass the minimum score of 4.0 points regarding the criteria above.
President: Maria Rodó-Zárate
Substitute President: Núria Font
Secretary: Leon Freude
Substitute Secretary: Mar Coll
Vocal: Ares Batlle
Substitute Vocal: Cristina Pradillo
To apply for this position, candidates send the documentation by Interfolio throught this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/193914
· A copy of a detailed CV, including names and contact details of two academic referees
· A copy of ID card or passport.
Contact: maria.rodo@upf.edu
Euraxess Link: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/466757
More information about the selection process: https://www.upf.edu/web/politiques/ofertes-de-treball
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