Job Information
Organisation/Company: University of Malta Department: Office for Human Resources Management & Development Research Field: Other Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions: Research Support Positions Application Deadline: 10 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Malta) Country: Malta Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Part-time Hours Per Week: 15 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research…
Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (Call ID: 158/2026)
Posts of Part-Time Research Support Officer I/II
Project ENVIROPHARMA: “Education for Smart and Environmentally Sustainable Pharmaceutical Manufacturing”
Funded by The Erasmus Cooperation Partnership (HED) Programme
And any other projects undertaken by the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and/or Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.
Applications are invited for Research Support Officers (RSOs) to work on the ENVIROPHARMA project. The RSOs may also be required to work on other projects undertaken by the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and/or Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.
Applicants must be in possession of a first degree or a Master’s level degree in pharmacy or pharmaceutical technology or mechanical engineering. Preference will be given to candidates providing evidence of proficiency in the design and manufacturing of smart and sustainable products applied within the pharmaceutical sector or green pharmacy and related areas and experience with data collection and handling. The applicant/s should be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. He/she must be able to organise and prioritise tasks within the project timeline to meet interim deadlines. He/she must also possess good communication and academic writing skills in English.
The University of Malta is an Equal Opportunity employer.
The selected candidates must be living in Malta for the period of employment.
The posts are for a period of up to 36 months and will entail a minimum of 5 hours and a maximum of 15 hours of work per week, depending on the qualifications and the availability of the successful candidates.
The initial remuneration per hour, inclusive of any cost-of-living adjustment shall be €13.08 (RSO I) or €14.58 (RSO II).
Candidates must upload their covering letter, curriculum vitae, and certificates (certificates should be submitted in English) and contact details of at least two referees through this form https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-projects by not later than Tuesday, 10th November 2026.
Late applications will not be considered.
Further information may be obtained from https://www.um.edu.mt/hr/recruitment/projects/ and should you have any queries, please send us an email on projects.hr@um.edu.mt
Further Information
ENVIROPHARMA aims to identify knowledge gaps related to sustainability within the pharmaceutical workforce. To address this, an interdisciplinary course will be developed, designed to equip professionals with the essential skills, competencies, and knowledge needed to promote sustainable practices. Additionally, an open-access sustainability resource will be created, providing individuals across Europe and beyond with information on factors contributing to sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing. The project’s objective is to develop an online course that prepares both current and future pharmaceutical industry professionals with the necessary expertise to implement greener manufacturing processes. ENVIROPHARMA supports the transition to environmentally sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Further information may be obtained from Dr Nicolette Sammut Bartolo at nicolette.sammut-bartolo@um.edu.mt. The RSOs will be required to work on other projects undertaken by the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and/or Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.
The main duties and responsibilities of the appointees will consist of the following:
- Identify suitable case studies in the pharmaceutical sector which can be used as a basis for workshops and resources developed within the project;
- contribute to the development of data collection tools as part of the relevant project activities;
- write technical documentation, and prepare related reports within the stipulated time frames as specified in the project description;
- work with other research officers and technical and academic staff to jointly develop a pre-agreed work plan that apportions the project into a schedule of sub-tasks, which, taken together, meet all the project objectives on time;
- work flexible hours, so long as the pre-agreed sub-tasks are delivered on time and to acceptable standards, and according to the exigencies of the project, keeping records of the actual time taken, on a task-by-task basis;
- keep detailed progress reports and abide to all the conditions imposed by the project;
- engage in the dissemination process with the relevant stakeholders via workshops/seminars and work with other research officers to jointly prepare educational material and publications;
- assist in the organisation and regularly attend project internal meetings and consortium meetings;
- travel and attend meetings/conferences as the need arises; and
- perform any other project-related task as instructed by the project coordinator and key experts.
The appointees will be expected to work at such places and during such hours as may be determined by the University authorities.
The selection procedure will involve:
- scrutiny of qualifications and experience claimed and supported by testimonials and/or certificates (copies to be included with the application);
- shortlisting; and
- an interview and/or extended interview.
The posts are for a period of up to 36 months, which will be subject to a probationary period and to the provisions of the Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University of Malta which are now or which may hereafter be in force.
Office of the University
Msida, 27th October 2026
Where to apply
Website: https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-projects
Requirements
Research Field: Other
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Applicants must be in possession of a first degree or a Master’s level degree in pharmacy or pharmaceutical technology or mechanical engineering. Preference will be given to candidates providing evidence of proficiency in the design and manufacturing of smart and sustainable products applied within the pharmaceutical sector or green pharmacy and related areas and experience with data collection and handling. The applicant/s should be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. He/she must be able to organise and prioritise tasks within the project timeline to meet interim deadlines. He/she must also possess good communication and academic writing skills in English.
Specific Requirements
Live in Malta
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: University of Malta
Country: Malta
Contact
City: Msida
Website: http://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/recruitment
Street: University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA
E-Mail: projects.hr@um.edu.mt
