Call for Applications

Post/s of Part-Time Research Support Officer II

Department of Health, Physical Education & Consumer Studies

1. The Department of Health, Physical Education & Consumer Studies requires the services of a Research Support Officer II for assistance with a research study Parents’ and Teachers’ Views on Enhancing Students’ Dietary and Sleep Habits in Malta.

2. The ideal candidate must have a Master’s degree in Education or a related area, and experience in research studies related to health, well-being, and/or social issues in education.

3. This post will be for a period from 25 May 2026 until 31 December 2026 and will be expected to work a total maximum of 84 hours. The Research Support Officer II will be remunerated at the rate of €14.58 per hour.

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

5. Candidates must submit their letter of application, a copy of their curriculum vitae and a copy of their certificates to karen.mugliett@um.edu.mt by not later than Sunday, 7 June 2026.

Late applications will not be considered.

Further Information

1. The following is a list of tasks that the appointee may be required to:
   1. Organisation of interviews for data collection;
   2. Transcription of interviews;
   3. Contributing to data analysis and report writing;
   4. Assistance with literature review;
   5. Assistance with the organisation of project documentation;
   6. Other research duties related to the project.

2. The appointee is expected to work:
   1. on a part-time basis and
   2. at such places and during such hours as may be determined by the University authorities.

3. The selection procedure will involve:
   1. scrutiny of qualifications and experience claimed and supported by testimonials and/or certificates (copies to be included with the application);
   2. short-listing; and
   3. an interview and/or extended interview.

4. The appointment will be subject to a probationary period, and to the provisions of the Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University which are now or which may hereafter be in force.

Office of the University

Msida, 12th May 2026