Software Networks Research Area Director

hace 2 días


Barcelona, Barcelona, España i2CAT Foundation A tiempo completo
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director to lead our Software Networks Research Area. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of our research and innovation activities in this area.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the achievement of the overall strategic objectives of i2CAT, focusing on scientific and technological excellence, as well as the generation of impact on technology, economy, and society.
  • Lead, coordinate, and manage a team of engineers and PhDs to achieve the goals of the Software Networks area.
  • Develop the professional career of the Software Networks area team members.
  • Define, update, and maintain a research and innovation roadmap of the area in coordination with the Director of Research and Development of i2CAT.
  • Foster cross-collaboration with other research and innovation areas of i2CAT to tackle multi-technological problems and challenges.
  • Manage resource planning for R&D in the different research lines of the area.
  • Foster research and innovation ideas within the team and identify relevant public funding programs (e.g., Horizon Europe) for proposal development and submission.
  • Build and maintain a network of key people and organizations with whom to establish long-lasting and impact-oriented collaborations.
  • Coordinate the definition of technological assets with the Communication Technologies Director, aiming at impact on standardization bodies as well as in the market, through the licensing of IPR or the generation of spin-offs.
  • Identify and plan the strategy for the participation of SN team members in relevant scientific WGs to ensure continuous scientific and technological watch to stay up-to-date on cutting-edge research problems and topics.
  • Contribute to the communication activities of i2CAT, providing guidance on the contents and audience targets for the different activities and outcomes of the activity of the area.
About i2CAT

i2CAT is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. With over 15 years of international research, we have established expertise in fields such as 5G, IoT, VR, and Immersive Technologies, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, and Digital Social Innovation.

We partner with companies, public administration, academia, and end-users to leverage this knowledge to meet real social and business challenges. Our greatest value lies in the talent of our people, with a diverse team from over 13 different nationalities working together to create and foster a work environment where everyone feels comfortable creating, innovating, and growing.

What We Offer
  • Flexible work schedule respecting your work-life balance.
  • Reduced working hours on Fridays and in July and August.
  • Fix + variable salary based on objectives.
  • Optional benefits: Configure your salary according to your needs. We offer you the option of restaurant vouchers, public transport vouchers, nursery services, and medical insurance.
  • Annual leave of 27 working days.
  • We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle.
  • Free coffee and tea.
  • If you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.
  • You will work with a laptop. You can choose your operative system, Mac, Linux, or Windows.
  • Company social and team-building events (virtual and in-person).
  • You can develop your own and personal training program with our support.
  • We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development.


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