Descripción de la oferta
Organisation/Company University of A Coruña Research Field Chemistry Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 28 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2026/CP/180 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Research areas*: Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transfer (registration no. 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 Reinforcement of Staff for the Management of Transfer and Innovation and the Consolidation of Research Structures 2023–2026
Main Research Centre: Vice-Rectorate for Research and Technology Transfer
Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30
TIMETABLE FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF LABOUR RESEARCH STAFF BY RESEARCH AREAS AND STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Management of the R&D&I Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 56001 standards. Support for management in the strategic management of the centre, through active participation in the development, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the Strategic Plan, ensuring compliance with strategic objectives and promoting continuous improvement initiatives in the planning and management of R&D&I activities, within the framework of competitive calls for research centres, such as the SUG Research Centres programme, the María de Maeztu accreditations and other similar initiatives promoting scientific excellence. Management and updating of the R&D&I project portfolio and support in the preparation, review and management of projects. Coordination of the management of the centre’s performance indicators. Support with the management of the centre’s institutional projects. Coordination of the centre’s training activities. Supporting the centre’s management in the drafting, updating and monitoring of internal regulations, as well as in the management and coordination of the centre’s committees. The CITIC Research Centre at the University of A Coruña comprises around 300 affiliated members. As part of the network of research centres within the Galician University System, it provides the research community with high-performance computing infrastructure and specialised resources that facilitate the implementation of projects in the fields of artificial intelligence, data science and engineering, high-performance computing, smart services and networks, and cybersecurity.
Furthermore, CITIC promotes interdisciplinary collaboration between research groups, companies and institutions, fostering the transfer of knowledge and technology to the business sector.
The Regional Government of 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 2024–2027.
These capabilities and this recognition consolidate CITIC’s position as a leading centre for research and innovation in digital technologies, strengthening the competitiveness of the University of A Coruña and the Galician University System.
This vacancy is for a senior research and quality manager to coordinate and lead CITIC’s Research and Quality Department. The strategic nature of the duties associated with the post requires a sound understanding of research activity and the functioning of R&D&I centres, as well as the ability to contribute to the definition, implementation and monitoring of the centre’s research, quality and innovation policies. In this context, and given CITIC’s focus on interdisciplinary research projects where digital technologies converge with experimental fields such as biology or physics, it is considered appropriate for the candidate to hold a university degree at MECES Level 3 in one of these scientific disciplines.
This training provides an advanced understanding of the scientific method, the dynamics of research and the challenges associated with the generation and transfer of knowledge – skills that are necessary to support the centre’s management in strategic planning, liaising with research staff, public administrations and funding bodies, as well as in defining and consolidating CITIC’s institutional development priorities.
Management of the R&D&I Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 56001 standards.
Supporting the management team in the strategic management of the centre, through active participation in the drafting, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the Strategic Plan, ensuring compliance with strategic objectives and promoting continuous improvement initiatives.
Managing and updating the R&D&I project portfolio.
Coordination of the management of the centre’s performance indicators.
Support in the management of the centre’s institutional projects.
Coordination of the centre’s training activities.
Support for the school management in drawing up, updating and monitoring internal regulations, as well as in the management and coordination of the school’s committees.
Institutional liaison with public authorities, funding bodies and partner organisations in the fields of research, innovation and quality.
Master’s degree or equivalent university qualification at MECES level 3. B2 CEFR in English
Master’s degree or equivalent university qualification at MECES level 3. English language proficiency at a minimum of B2 CEFR.
On the closing date for applications and throughout the term of the contract, applicants must meet and continue to meet the requirements set out in Article 8 of the Regulations on the Recruitment of Contract Staff, Chapter 6, relating to projects, grants and agreements for research and knowledge transfer. General merits: An up-to-date employment history report is mandatory. Research projects: Vice-Rectorate for Research or persons with legal authority).
Exclusion Note: Certificates or letters issued in a personal capacity by lecturers or Principal Investigators (PI) of the projects are not valid. this list may be used in the event of the selected candidate’s resignation or the termination of their employment contract. 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.
LOCATION AND TIMES: UDC’s online portal. Applications should be addressed to the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer, quoting the call for applications reference.
DEADLINE: 5 working days from the day following publication on the noticeboard of the UDC’s online portal.
General required documentation:
Copy of degree certificate in Spanish or English. If obtained outside the European Union it must be apostilled or legalised by the Spanish Embassy.
CV in English or Spanish/Galician
Responsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application
Funding for the contract may be provided, in whole or in part, by any other project or grant associated with the Research Line, even prior to the end of the initial months, provided that adequate and sufficient funding is available. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 5 of Instruction 2/2025, of 17 March 2025, issued by the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transfer, which regulates the registration of research and strategic lines and the recruitment of research staff funded from such lines, the validity of this permanent contract is subject to the continued need for the tasks and the existence of adequate and sufficient funding within the research line. Completion of funding Assignment to the research group, or the completion of the technical activities justifying the post without the possibility of redeployment, shall constitute objective grounds for termination of the contract (Art.
