Senior researcher in social sciences, sustainable mobility, and regional and urban studies. This person will play a central role in developing the outputs of cambiaMO's research activities.

This position will focus on two key areas:

Partnerships and Research Impact: The role involves organising and delivering activities for action research projects such as SPINE, AMIGOS, and InclusiveSpaces, including field work and facilitation of learning-by-doing communities and participatory workshops. It involves active participation in networks such as Women in Transportation for change, the Women and Gender Constituency for Climate Change and the Environmental NGOs Network. Key tasks include analysing data, coordinating research meetings and planning and implementing side events at climate change conferences, contributing to the drafting of advocacy documents on gender, just transition and climate justice, and contributing to the annual planning and drafting of grant applications for European projects. In addition, the role requires identifying new funding opportunities, including public and private grants, contracts and tenders, and attending relevant meetings related to research and innovation activities. Working with the team to achieve work line objectives and a willingness to travel across Europe 4-6 times per year are essential aspects of this dynamic and high impact role.

Project coordination and accountability: The role also involves closely monitoring ongoing projects in collaboration with the team, ensuring adherence to established timelines, indicators and verification sources. This includes organising information for technical reporting on projects under direct responsibility and supporting transparency and accountability processes alongside the Research Director.

Key responsibilities: Overall project management and climate advocacy

• The main responsibility is to manage the full lifecycle of public and private funding initiatives, with a particular focus on European and international projects. This includes the preparation, submission, monitoring, and evaluation of technical and financial reports for project justification. It also requires understanding of project methodology and in-depth knowledge of mobility and transport issues. A proven ability to collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data and to write, present, monitor, manage and justify projects is essential. In addition, training or experience in climate change with a gender perspective and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) approach, as well as expertise in climate change negotiations in the context of international relations, are critical to the role.

What we're looking for

University degree, preferably at Masters level.

• Proven professional experience of at least 7 years in the formulation, management, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of research projects in the field of transport with public, European and/or international funding.
• Strong teamwork skills combined with a high degree of autonomy (good planning and organisational skills).
• Results-oriented, accustomed to working to deadlines and tight schedules, and able to cope with peak workloads.
• Creative problem solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of English, ideally at C2 level.
• Familiarity with the collaborative working environment.
• Knowledge and experience of preparing European project proposals.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences, including non-technical partners.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel and the econometric programme "r".

Nice to have

• PhD in sustainable mobility, engineering, urban planning or a related field.
• Strong experience with R, Python.
• Ability to coordinate and liaise with funding agencies, other organisations and partners.
• Adaptability to personal assistant tasks.

WE VALUE

• People who are committed to our mission, vision and values.
• People who demonstrate adaptability to change.
• Individuals with initiative, proactivity and the ability to energise and motivate a team.

Additional information

Reports to: the Director of research of cambiaMO

Manages: 2-4 direct reports

Location: This is a hybrid role, but candidates must be legally authorised and based in Madrid, Spain.

OFFER

• This is a permanent contract, full-time role with a 6-month probationary period.
• Integration into a multidisciplinary team within the organisation.
• Salary between 35,000€ and 45,000€ gross/year. cambiaMO offers an employment contract under Spanish law, including pension/retirement, health and other benefits, valid in all EU social security systems.
• Deadline for submitting CVs: January 3 2025. Applications should be sent to admin@cambiamo.net with "Senior researcher in social sciences, sustainable mobility, and regional and urban studies position" in the subject line.
• Start date: February 2025.

Recruitment process: Recruitment process: A cover letter and CV will be requested to see how your experience and interests relate to the position. If you do not think you tick all the boxes, but think you have unique skills that make you a great fit for the role, we want to hear from you!

Possibly two letters of recommendation: one from colleagues at the same level and one from a manager who has reviewed your work within the last three years.

• Interview with the core members of cambiaMo
• Candidates who progress beyond this round might be asked to complete a take-home exercise and an interview to discuss the exercise.

Equal opportunities: cambiaMO is an equal opportunities employer. cambiaMO is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our organisation and the wider sustainable mobility and climate change community. We believe that different backgrounds, skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger organisation. By bringing together professionals with a broad range of experience and perspectives, we can more quickly achieve our goal of improved governance for a just transition. Our organisational goals are aligned with the urgent challenges facing our planet, and our mission is to help ensure a healthy planet and life for all. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the diversity of humanity by providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees of cambiaMO and our partners, vendors, suppliers and contractors.

Advanced knowledge of English, ideally at C2 level.

Advanced knowledge of Spanish

Nice to have

Good knowledge of French

Good knowledge of Italian

The knowledge of any other language will be well evaluated.