Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals
Vacancy | Predoctoral Researcher Position (KNOWPOLIS project)
Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals, Villa Espana Colonia, Texas, United States
Organisation/Company Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals Research Field Political sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Other Profession Positions PhD Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 15 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 May 2026 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
The position is offered under the framework of Proyectos de Generación del Conocimiento 2024 and the associated Actuaciones para la formación de personal investigador predoctoral programmes. Predoctoral contracts are financed by the MICIU/AEI and the European Social Fund Plus (FSE+)/EU
The successful candidate will enrol in a PhD in Political Science at the University of Barcelona (UB) (or equivalent programme) and will be fully integrated into IBEI’s vibrant research environment.
Expected start date: no later than May 2026
Duration: 4 years
Annual Salary: 24.468,15€gross annual
Responsibilities
Contribute to data collection, organization, and analysis (surveys, interviews, document corpus). Support the preparation of academic publications, research reports, and policy briefs. Participate in scientific dissemination (conferences, seminars, workshops). Develop and complete a doctoral dissertation aligned with the project themes (policy advisory systems, evidence-informed policymaking, inclusive governance). Candidate Profile
Official Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Sociology, Economics, Public Administration, or related fields. Academic record meeting the eligibility criteria for admission to the PhD Program in Political Science at the University of Barcelona (UB) or equivalent. Strong motivation to pursue a doctoral thesis related to the project. Excellent command of English (oral and written). b) Desirable Qualifications
Skills in quantitative data analysis and software (e.g., R, Python). Experience in qualitative research (interviews, document analysis). Interest in governance, participation, science advice, or public policy analysis. What We Offer
A 4-year full-time predoctoral contract at IBEI. Participation in a dynamic, international, and interdisciplinary research environment. Tailored training in interdisciplinary research methods Opportunities for international research stays and collaboration with leading scholars. Supervision and mentorship by senior researchers with expertise in public policy and governance. Academic transcripts of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees Contact information for two academic referees Application deadline: 15th, January 2026 Join IBEI and be part of a team that advances research on evidence-informed governance and policy advice in a rapidly changing world.
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Contribute to data collection, organization, and analysis (surveys, interviews, document corpus). Support the preparation of academic publications, research reports, and policy briefs. Participate in scientific dissemination (conferences, seminars, workshops). Develop and complete a doctoral dissertation aligned with the project themes (policy advisory systems, evidence-informed policymaking, inclusive governance). Candidate Profile
Official Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Sociology, Economics, Public Administration, or related fields. Academic record meeting the eligibility criteria for admission to the PhD Program in Political Science at the University of Barcelona (UB) or equivalent. Strong motivation to pursue a doctoral thesis related to the project. Excellent command of English (oral and written). b) Desirable Qualifications
Skills in quantitative data analysis and software (e.g., R, Python). Experience in qualitative research (interviews, document analysis). Interest in governance, participation, science advice, or public policy analysis. What We Offer
A 4-year full-time predoctoral contract at IBEI. Participation in a dynamic, international, and interdisciplinary research environment. Tailored training in interdisciplinary research methods Opportunities for international research stays and collaboration with leading scholars. Supervision and mentorship by senior researchers with expertise in public policy and governance. Academic transcripts of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees Contact information for two academic referees Application deadline: 15th, January 2026 Join IBEI and be part of a team that advances research on evidence-informed governance and policy advice in a rapidly changing world.
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