INTERNATIONALISATION OFFICER

Description of Group/Project: Led by Dr Margarita Navia, this office works to provide a response to the different challenges faced by the institute on the short and long term, addressing issues at the national and international level to improve institute’s responsiveness to an ever-changing global context. It oversees the development of the strategic plan, coordinates institutional projects like the Severo Ochoa Programme and provides advanced research development support to the ICN2 research community.It works in close collaboration with both the research community and the administration departments, as well as the external collaboration network of the institute, and aims to bring insight and strategic manpower to research activities, hot topics like research data management, and ongoing initiatives to support the ICN2 in becoming a world-leading research institute.Main Tasks and responsibilities: Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the ICN2 Internationalization strategy, including maintaining and expanding the institutional network of collaborators.Working in close collaboration with the Communication & Marketing Department, and in alignment with the ICN2 Internationalization strategy, propose and coordinate actions to increase the international visibility of the instituteSystematize work in the area of Internationalization, catalysing new alliances with international organizations, in close partnership with ICN2 researchers, Proactively shape new opportunities and specific projects that fund collaborative activities and networks around the world.Coordinate activities aimed at increasing the individual and collective competitiveness of ICN2 researchers, including participation in the preparation and monitoring of institutional and strategic projects.Management of specific internationalisation projectsRequirements:Education:STEM university degreePhD highly valuedKnowledge and Professional Experience: Previous experience in research institutions or international institutionsPrevious experience in complex projects or project managementAdvanced level in EnglishAdvanced level in IT toolsKnowledge of Catalan and/or Spanish will be valuedPersonal Competences: Ability to work as a part of a team, excellent communication skills, open-minded & adaptable, motivated, multi-tasking capacity, control under stress, proactivity, capacity to work under deadlines.Summary of conditions:Full time work (37,5h/week)Contract Length: Temporary (31/12/2026)Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.Support to the relocation issues.Life Insurance.Estimated Incorporation date: as soon as possible