Call for a Researcher in European politics, CIDOB

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 02 Mar 2025

13 Feb 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs)
Research Field

Political sciences » Policy studies
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

Bachelor Positions
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

2 Mar 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

CIDOB opens a call to hire a researcher for its area of Europe and to work in CIDOB's own research, in EU funded projects and for other funding sources. The successful candidate will participate in the research related to the social pilar of the EU, the EU budget and/or European funds, particularly in the reform of the Union’s financial instruments, the new multiannual financial framework, and the EU’s resources for green, technological, social, and security and defence transitions, among other issues. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in the research of the European area of CIDOB and in its projects.
  • Participate in the preparation and implementation of research projects.
  • Collaborate in the preparation of reports, documentation and CIDOB publications.
  • Contribute at planning and organising activities and conferences.
  • Support in the research activities of the director, research coordination, and other members of the CIDOB research team.
  • Participate in activities and meetings of the research team.

Where to apply
E-mail

seleccio@cidob.org

Requirements
Research Field
Political sciences
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in human or social sciences, especially in the field of political science and/or international relations. A master’s degree in human or social sciences, with a specialization in the field of EU or international relations would be an advantage.
  • Experience in writing academic or opinion papers, documentation and reports.
  • Experience in participating and organizing workshops, conferences, and other public events, both face-to-face and online.
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively with a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary team.
  • Knowledge of languages besides English would be an asset.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
Political sciences
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits
  • Remuneration: €26,000 - €32,000 gross annually, according to the labour category established in the Collective Agreement of CIDOB and based on experience and merits.
  • 51 calendar days of vacation per year.
  • Intensive summer schedule.
  • Opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days a week.
  • Supplementary benefits in case of temporary disability.
  • Conciliation permits.
  • Up to 4 additional days off per long weekends and days off based on the work calendar.

Eligibility criteria

People from states other than those of the European Union must provide a residence and work permit, in accordance with current regulations.


Selection process

PROCEDURE

Send a cover letter detailing your interest in the site (max. 2 pages) and a CV (max. 4 pages) to the e-mail address seleccio@cidob.org , with "Researcher Europe" in the subject line of the message.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process follows the spirit of the principles detailed in the European Charter for Researchers and the European Commission's Code of Conduct for their Recruitment.

The evaluation of the applications will be carried out in two phases: 1) Pre-selection of the applications on the basis of their Curriculum Vitae and cover letter. Candidates with the most suitable profile for the position will be selected, based on their education and education, formal and informal qualifications, research experience in the related field and accredited language level; 2) Interview phase. The Selection Board will assess the specific skills and knowledge of the candidates, as well as the suitability of the candidates for the research group and the centre. Ratings will be scored from 0 to 10, detailing strengths and weaknesses. 

The Evaluation Committee is the body responsible for presenting a proposal of selection and shall be composed of three complementary profiles. The Evaluation Committee shall promote gender balance between its members. The body will be composed of:

  • Senior management position
  • Research Coordination
  • Researcher Fellow of the area

The proposed resolution of the call falls on the Evaluation Committee, which will prioritise the candidate(s) with the best score after a process of joint deliberation on the finalist candidates. Based on the proposal, the Director of CIDOB will evaluate the candidature(s) and award the place to the best placed candidate. 

The results of the selection process will be communicated to applicants by the end of March 2025.

Applicants can submit allegations or request more information about their evaluation during the 7 days following the resolution of the process through the email: seleccio@cidob.org  


Additional comments

After the evaluation, CIDOB will ask the selected candidate to provide a copy of the academic degrees.


Website for additional job details

https://www.cidob.org/en/job-offer/call-researcher-european-politics-cidob

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
CIDOB
Country
Spain
State/Province
Catalonia
City
Barcelona
Postal Code
08001
Street
Elisabets 12

Contact
State/Province

Spain
City

Barcelona
Website

https://www.cidob.org/
Street

c/ Elisabets, 12
Postal Code

08001
E-Mail

seleccio@cidob.org
Phone

+34933026495

STATUS: EXPIRED

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