Offer Description
Would you like a job in which your talent really has an impact on your surroundings? The UOC is not simply a university: our institution is dynamic, determined and ambitious, and drives social and educational changes. Over 30 years ago, we made history as the world's first online university. Our goal is to generate, transfer and join together knowledge to build a more critical, responsible and non-conforming society.
We are seeking to recruit a Research Assistant for the Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Social and Cultural Transformations (UOC-TRÀNSIC), specifically to join the UOC's IdentiCat research group.
The purpose of the European STEP project (Sustainability Training for Events Professionals) is to develop and implement innovative training tools and resources to strengthen professional skills within the cultural and creative sector, with a particular focus on the online learning dimension and the creation of the STEP Up micro-credential.
Responsibilities
- Providing support in the management and delivery of STEP project activities, with a primary focus on developing content and resources for the STEP Up micro-credential.
- Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the online training.
- Liaising actively with the UOC team and various project partners.
- Assisting with the organisation of meetings and events.
- Collating and organising information.
- Collaborating on project monitoring, documentation, and the preparation of project deliverables.
The contract will be a 9-month fixed-term, part-time position (0.7 FTE), starting in October 2026.
Where to apply
Website: https://selection.uoc.edu/web/profile/login.aspx
Requirements
Candidate profile
- Education: An undergraduate degree or equivalent, preferably in the social sciences, humanities, culture, education, or related fields.
- Experience: A minimum of 1 year's professional experience. Required skills include knowledge of managing and developing European projects (especially Erasmus+); familiarity with online learning environments and the development of training content; and proven ability in management, collating information, and coordinating with international teams.
- Specific knowledge: Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Office or equivalent), collaborative working and online communication tools (Teams, SharePoint, or similar), as well as familiarity with Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs/LMS) and digital content management.
- Languages:
- Oral and written communication skills in both Catalan and Spanish.
- English language skills to at least CEFR level B2, or First Certificate equivalent.
- Soft skills: Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team; strong communication and coordination skills in international and intercultural settings; and the resourcefulness to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
Also of interest
- Previous experience in European Erasmus+ projects (or similar) will be highly valued, particularly those linked to education, culture, and the creative industries. Furthermore, experience in e-learning, training content development, micro-credentials, and working within international teams is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of the UOC's educational model.
Additional Information
Benefits
Reasons to choose the UOC
- Shared purpose: you'll be working for and championing access to quality higher education that enables people to transform their lives.
- Culture of values: we're driven by excellence, passion, non-conformity, kindness and commitment, but what makes us unique is the people who comprise the UOC. We value positive attitudes and teamwork, we care for talent and we promote a working environment based on respect and relatability.
- Continual innovation: you'll be joining a university with an innovative, people-centred educational model, and a hub of impactful, interdisciplinary applied research.
- Real impact: you'll be part of a community that is driven by its mission, where it will be possible for your work to directly make a difference for society.
Benefits
- Friday afternoons off.
- Flexibility: our open working model combines remote working with work on-site, depending on organizational needs and the nature of the tasks involved.
- Each year you'll have 37 days of paid time off (24 days of vacation, 9 personal leave days and 4 UOC holidays). And you'll be able to work reduced summer hours (35 hours a week), subject to organizational requirements.
- You'll be provided with the computer equipment and ergonomic material you need to work both from home and on site at the UOC.
- Training: professional development training is provided regularly.
- Well-being: medical service, psychological help service, physiotherapy service, and health promotion activities.
Selection process
To take part in the selection process, you must register as a candidate in the Join our team section of our website (www.uoc.edu). Once you have registered, complete your profile in the candidate section in order to submit your application.
Additional comments
Our commitment to diversity
At the UOC, our differences make us stronger. We want recruit the best talent while guaranteeing equal opportunities, without discrimination relating to gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other personal trait. Feel free to contact our recruitment staff for more information.
Our recruitment and selection processes are based on the principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R), and we have earned the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) Excellence in Research award.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Website for additional job details: https://selection.uoc.edu/web/offersjob/offerdetails.aspx?offerID=A61281065B37CE4A3BF911B620C3DCC7508193B66BEA3EAA0E0B28E7438E89D0
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