Project Water Educare - Post/s of Part-Time Research Support Officer I - Department of Nursing

University of Malta, Malta

Updated: 3 days ago
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 03 Feb 2026

23 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Malta
Department

Office for Human Resources Management & Development
Research Field

Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

Research Support Positions
Application Deadline

3 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Malta)
Country

Malta
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Part-time
Hours Per Week

20
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Other EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (Call ID: 10/2026)

Post/s of Part-Time Research Support Officer I

Project Water Educare – “Enhancing awareness and action of professionals on antibiotic pollution in wastewater from healthcare settings” 

Funded by the European Environment Initiative (EURENI)

And any other projects undertaken by the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences.

 

Applications are invited for a Research Support Officer (RSO) to carry out duties in relation to the Water Educare project. The RSO may also be required to work on other projects undertaken by the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences.

 

Applicants should be in possession of a minimum of a first degree in health sciences. 

 

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 up to 28 February 2027, and will entail 5 hours of work per week.

 

The initial remuneration per hour, inclusive of any cost-of-living adjustments, shall be €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 Tuesday, 3rd February 2026. 

 

Late applications will not be considered. 

 

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

 

Further Information

 

This project enhances policymakers' and healthcare workers' knowledge and awareness of the impact on water quality and aquatic ecosystems of antibiotic use in healthcare to spur action.

Through training, campaigns and other awareness-raising interventions, we will seek to upskill the healthcare workforce with knowledge on the environmental impact of antibiotic overuse in water. We will train healthcare professionals to reduce pharmaceutical, especially antibiotic, pollution, thereby improving water quality and reducing the risk of acceleration of antibiotic resistance in the environment. Results from the campaigns and data on concentration and toxicity levels of pharmaceuticals in hospital wastewater will be leveraged to raise awareness and inform EU policy makers of the threats posed by pharmaceutical pollution with the aim of strengthening the provisions of the Water Framework Directive and the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.

More details may be obtained by contacting Dr Ermira Tartari Bonnici at ermira-tartari.bonnici@um.edu.mt . The RSO may also be required to work on other projects undertaken by the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences.

 

The appointee will be responsible for carrying out research with the main duties including: 

  • Assistance in the management of the project and working closely with the project partner and the funding body throughout the duration of the project;
  • Producing project deliverables within the time frames specified in the project description;
  • Preparation of scientific publications related to the project;
  • Travelling to attend meetings/conferences as the need arises;
  • Execution of dissemination activities related to the project;
  • assisting in the preparation of research proposals to sustain the research activity beyond the funding of the project; and
  • Performing any other project-related tasks as instructed by the principal investigator. 

 

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 up to 28 February 2027, 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, 21st January 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 should be in possession of a minimum of a first degree in health sciences


Specific Requirements

Live in Malta


Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of Malta
Country
Malta
Geofield


Contact
City

Msida
Website

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

University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA
E-Mail

projects.hrmd@um.edu.mt

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