The Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (IBEI) is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our team under the Jean Monnet Network “EULAS: United in Knowledge - EU-Latin America Academic Synergies.” This project is supported by the Erasmus+ program and focuses on promoting dialogue and understanding between the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean through research and academic collaboration.

The EULAS project brings together 24 prestigious institutions from the EU, Latin America, and the Caribbean to address key challenges and opportunities related to the interdependencies and multiple relationships existing between these two regions. The project explores themes such as sustainable trade and development, climate and biodiversity, governance and democracy, and cultural and social cooperation. It includes innovative academic activities, dissemination of findings, and engagement with stakeholders across both regions.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:

• Assisting with literature reviews, data collection, and analysis on topics related to EU and LAC relations, policies and processes.
• Collecting and analyzing data from various sources, including academic literature, government reports, and media outlets.
• Coordinating and maintaining communication with project partners and stakeholders.
• Supporting the organization and logistics of conferences, workshops, and other events, including participant registration, scheduling, and material preparation.
• Supporting the project’s dissemination of research findings and communication activities through various channels, including the EULAS website, social media, blogs, and newsletters.
• Proofread and edit policy briefs, white papers, reports and other written content before publication.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in political science, international relations, law, the humanities, or a related field. Candidates starting or interested in pursuing a PhD are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Academic interest and knowledge on the Latin America and the Caribbean, and their relations to Europe/European Union.
• Spanish language mastering and fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Strong organization skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in diverse and multicultural teams.
• Familiarity with competitive-funded projects is an asset.

Position Details

• Location: Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals, Barcelona, Spain.
• Work hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week).
• Duration: 3 years.
• Start Date: 01/02/2025.

For further inquiries about the position or the EULAS project, you can contact Dr. Andrea C. Bianculli, with the reference EULAS-Research Assistant (abianculli@ibei.org).

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents through the Application Form:

• A motivation letter explaining how your CV is related to this position (1 page).
• A detailed CV including the names of two referees.

The deadline for application is 15 January 2025.