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Postdoctoral Researcher (2026DILIFRUA116) Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Spain

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Available

Deadline

Nov 5, 2026

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Spain

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Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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Sociology
Disability Studies
Communication Studies
Translation Studies
Audiovisual Translation
Accessibility
Language Proficiency
Research Method
Linguistics
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About this position

Postdoctoral Researcher (2026DILIFRUA116) at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Campus Bellaterra), Spain.

This is a part-time postdoctoral position (26 hours per week) within the EU-funded project BEYOND BARRIERS (reference HEU-101292911-BEYOND BARRIERS). The post is based in the university's Research Management/Strategic Projects area and is aimed at researchers with experience in translation studies, especially audiovisual translation and accessibility, alongside interest or experience in disability studies and research.

The project offers a gross salary of 18,595.20 EUR per year. The position is a temporary postdoctoral appointment and is explicitly described as a Postdoctoral researcher role.

Eligibility and selection criteria place strong emphasis on academic background and relevant experience. A PhD or equivalent is required. The evaluation framework prioritizes a doctorate with a thesis in the field of accessibility, followed by doctorates in translation or related disciplines. Work experience in research and in accessibility is valued, as is experience with disability-focused organisations, associations, and other third-sector contexts. Applicants with skills in data analysis tools may also score additional points.

Language requirements are important: candidates must have native or C1 Catalan, native or C1 Spanish, and C1 English. C2 English is desirable.

The application deadline is 5 November 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Madrid). Applications must be completed online via the official application portal at https://seleccio.uab.cat. The call bases are available through the official notice link provided by the university.

For applicants interested in accessible media, translation, and disability-related research in a European project environment, this is a relevant opportunity at a major public university in Spain.

Funding details

Available

What's required

PhD or equivalent is required. Candidates should have native or C1 Catalan, native or C1 Spanish, and C1 English; C2 English is desirable. Experience in translation, particularly audiovisual translation and accessibility, as well as experience related to disability and research, will be valued. The selection criteria also reward a doctorate with a thesis in accessibility or in translation/related fields, research experience, accessibility experience, collaboration with disability associations or the third sector, and skills in data analysis tools.

How to apply

Apply online through https://seleccio.uab.cat. Complete the required form there; applications not submitted via the form will not be considered. Review the call bases at the provided official link before applying.

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