Part-Time Research Support Officer I

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (Call ID: 156/2026)

Post/s of Part-Time Research Support Officer I

Project Space4All – “Launching Malta’s Young Minds to the Stars”

Internal UM research funding - EXCELLENCE FUNDS 2026

Department of Applied Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Sciences.

Applications are invited for a Research Support Officer (RSO) to work on the Space4All project, which is funded by the University of Malta. The RSO may also be required to assist in other tasks which may be required by the Department of Applied Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Sciences.

Applicants must be in possession of a first degree in Applied Biomedical Science.

The University of Malta is an Equal Opportunity employer.

The selected candidate must be living in Malta for the period of employment.

The post is for a period of 12 months and will entail up to 20 hours of work per week or according to the availability of the successful candidate.

The initial remuneration per hour, inclusive of any cost-of-living adjustments is €13.08.

Candidates must upload their covering letter, curriculum vitae, and certificates (certificates should be submitted in English) and contact details of at least two referees through this form https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-projects by not later than Monday, 2nd November 2026.

Late applications will not be considered.

Further information may be obtained from https://www.um.edu.mt/hr/recruitment/projects/ and should you have any queries, please send us an email on projects.hr@um.edu.mt.

Further Information

Space4All is an educational initiative aimed at engaging students and educators in Malta with space science through practical activities, research engagement and outreach. The project draws on the team’s experience in space bioscience and international collaboration to develop educational opportunities linking biomedical science, scientific data and space exploration. The appointee will support project activities, prepare educational resources and communicate scientific findings to students, educators and other stakeholders. Further information may be obtained from Professor Joseph Borg at joseph.j.borg@um.edu.mt.

The main duties and responsibilities of the appointee will consist of the following:

• Assist, under supervision, with research and development activities within the approved project work plan, including the organisation, quality assessment, analysis and interpretation of existing spaceflight-associated biological datasets relevant to blood formation and cellular adaptation;
• Prepare educational resources, presentations and practical activities that communicate space-bioscience research to students, educators and other stakeholders;
• Produce project deliverables, technical documentation, scientific summaries and related reports within the stipulated time frames;
• Undertake assigned project work plan tasks and contribute to the timely achievement of the project objectives;
• Work flexible hours within the agreed part-time appointment, ensuring that pre-agreed tasks are delivered on time and to acceptable standards, while maintaining accurate task-by-task records of hours worked;
• Maintain detailed progress reports, organised datasets and research records, and comply with applicable project conditions, data-access arrangements and research ethics requirements;
• Assist with dissemination through workshops, seminars and outreach activities, and collaborate with other research officers in preparing publications and, where appropriate, patent applications;
• Organise and attend regular internal project meetings and consortium meetings;
• Travel and attend project-related meetings, conferences and educational activities as required; and
• Perform any other project-related duties as instructed by the project coordinator and key experts.

The appointee will be expected to work at such places and during such hours as may be determined by the University authorities.

The selection procedure will involve:

• scrutiny of qualifications and experience claimed and supported by testimonials and/or certificates (copies to be included with the application);
• shortlisting; and
• an interview and/or extended interview.

The post is for a period 12 months, which will be subject to a probationary period and to the provisions of the Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University of Malta which are now or which may hereafter be in force.

Office of the University

Msida, 26th October 2026

Where to apply

Website: https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-projects

Requirements

Research Field: Other

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Applicants must be in possession of a first degree in Applied Biomedical Science.

Specific Requirements

Live in Malta

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: University of Malta

Country: Malta

Contact

City: Msida

Website: http://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/recruitment

Street: University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA

E-Mail: projects.hr@um.edu.mt