Outreach Project Manager

ICFO is a research center located in the Mediterranean Technology Park in the metropolitan area of Barcelona, and currently hosts 400+ people, including researchers, PhD students and staff personnel. Today, in its area of specialization and category, the institute is consistently ranked among the highest-quality research institutions worldwide.

The appointee will work at ICFO’s KTT unit, mainly acting as Project Manager of a recently awarded Horizon Europe ambitious project in outreach aimed at boosting career opportunities for students in their undergraduate or masters studies as well as for early-career researchers within the 360 CARLA project. We are looking for a proactive, motivated and inspirational individual, with a multidisciplinary profile that integratesd project management, and outreach, and positive attitude. His/her main tasks will be:

- Managing the communications channels of the project, especially social media, including the design and development of engaging content focused on photonics related sciences.
- Identifying, developing, executing and/or coordinating internal and external activities within the projects to ensure that the work plan and milestones are properly fulfilled.
- Monitoring, reporting and promoting the project results.
- Engaging with project stakeholders in a local and European level to secure their on-going commitment.
- Organizing networking events and activities such as symposiums, workshops and visits in the framework of the Horizon Europe project.
- Proactively coordinating and attending meetings aimed to strengthening links between ICFO and the projects partners and stakeholders.
- Supportingr and participating in the outreach activities organized by the team.
- Working as a part of the ICFO KTT team.

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**REQUIREMENTS**

Applicants should:

- Be proficient in English, Spanish and Catalan.
- Have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and organizational, planning and analytical skills.
- Have excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills.
- Have an eye for detail, responsibility, and an eager-to-learn attitude.
- Show demonstrated ability to perform tasks both, independently and as part of a team.
- Be familiar with Universities in the area of Barcelona, especially in STEM studies.
- Be willing to adapt to a flexible work schedule when needed.
- Be willing to meet deadlines and follow up on assignments.

The appointee will preferably:

- Hold a degree in STEM, preferably in physics and at the PhD level, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Experience in the following fields will be valued:

- Experience in organizing or participating in outreach activities
- Experience in public speaking
- Knowhow of digital tools for dissemination of projects and other outreach needs
- Organization of events such as workshops, symposiums, hands on activities, talks, visits, etc
- Coordination, management of or participation in European projects or other types of consortium-structured international projects

**CONDITIONS**

We offer:

- The opportunity to become a member of a dynamic and internationally recognized research institution.
- Fixed-term full-time position linked to the duration of the project. Expected until June 2026 (precise date to be confirmed).
- Salary according to the institutional salary scales.
- Curriculum Vitae, including contact details.

Until positions are filled.