Projeto PRR

Sumário

RationaleCIDEFES, a young research team at Universidade Lusófona, is currently involved in two Horizon Europe grants, three Erasmus + Sport projects, and two seed fundings from ILIND. With this workload, there are numerous project management tasks and meetings to handle. Additionally, as the leaders of the Dissemination and Communication Work Packages of the Horizon Europe projects, CIDEFES faces a significant amount of work related to managing the dissemination and communication needs of these projects.Scientific ProfileTo address these challenges, we are seeking an Assistant Researcher with an early career with a PhD level of education, preferably in Sport Sciences. However, candidates with training in management or communications will also be considered. It is essential that the candidate has a passion for communicating scientific information both to the public and within the scientific community.Job descriptionThe primary responsibility of the Assistant Researcher will be to support project coordinators in effectively managing Work Packages and other project management-related tasks. This role aims to enhance efficiency and productivity for coordinators across all projects.Additionally, the Assistant Researcher will be responsible for creating a comprehensive dissemination and communications plan for CIDEFES over the next five years. This plan will outline strategies for effectively sharing research findings with various stakeholders and target audiences. The Assistant Research will also play a crucial role in implementing this plan to ensure its success.This includes developing strategies for effectively disseminating research findings, organizing workshops and conferences, managing social media accounts, creating engaging content such as blog posts and videos, and coordinating with partners and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the plan.Responsibilities:- Support the project coordinators in managing project work packages and related management tasks.- Collaborate with the project teams to ensure efficient use of time and resources.- Develop a comprehensive dissemination and communications plan for CIDEFES projects.- Create engaging content for various platforms, including social media, websites, and newsletters.- Coordinate with partners and stakeholders to promote the projects´ objectives and findings.- Organize workshops, conferences, and other events to facilitate knowledge exchange.- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of dissemination efforts through data analysis.- Stay updated on current trends in science communication and implement innovative strategies.- Collaborate with other research teams within Universidade Lusófona to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.Requirements:- PhD degree in Sport Sciences or a related field.- Strong background in project management, preferably within a research setting.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (proficiency in Portuguese is a plus).- Experience in science communication or public relations is highly desirable.- Proficiency in using various communication tools such as social media platforms, content management systems, graphic design software, etc.- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.- Knowledge of Horizon Europe grants and Erasmus + Sport programs is an advantage.The Assistant Researcher will play a crucial role in ensuring that CIDEFES projects are effectively communicated to both academic audiences and the general public. This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about science communication and wants to contribute to impactful research dissemination.