Project Dissemination Officer

Job Reference 673_25_DIR_PMID_PDO Position Project Dissemination Officer Closing Date Sunday, 30 November, 2025 Reference: 673_25_DIR_PMID_PDO Job title: Project Dissemination Officer About BSC The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries. Look at the BSC experience:BSC-CNS YouTube ChannelLet's stay connected with BSC Folks We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured. We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences. If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team. Context And Mission We are looking for a native English speaker (or equivalent) to work on the dissemination of European collaborative research projects and other dissemination-related activities. The chosen candidate will work within the BSC's project dissemination unit in collaboration with the other team members within the Project Management, Innovation and Dissemination area, collaborating with another member of the team, researchers and external partners. The mission of the role will be to create scientific communication actions regarding relevant research activities and results achieved to the scientific community, industry and general public. Key Duties Organization of project events (conferences, summer schools, networking events, etc.) Maintain close contact with project management team/researchers through regular meetings and teleconferences Scientific result identification and its dissemination Creation of content for the project dissemination materials (website, social media, newsletters, news pieces, videos, magazines, posters, leaflets) and ensure these are distributed at appropriate venues Identify suitable fora in which disseminate the projects, develop and extend press strategies Coordinate the work of multiple partners Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators Compilation of reporting information, drafting and editing of project reports Liaise with relevant representatives from funding bodies and related projects Represent BSC and its projects in meetings (including project reviews) Requirements Education Preferably Bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, English or related fields (marketing, advertising, public relations etc.) Expirience in scientific communication or similar and specific courses a plus Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience At least a first experience in science communication, or management of research projects, or science degree holders with interest/experience in communication English fluency Willingness to occasionally travel in Europe Competences Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including good editorial skills Ability to take the initiative, prioritise and work to deadlines Ability to work both independently and to coordinate closely with a team Outgoing personality Ability to understand scientific messages and effectively transmit them to a variety of different audiences Good organisational skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects Capacity to interact and build strong relations with a diverse member/stakeholder/staff base Creativity and the ability generate innovative communication tools (print/online) Conditions The position will be located at BSC within the Directors Department We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona Starting date: asap Applications procedure and process All applications must be submitted via the BSC website and contain: A full CV in English including contact details A cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered. Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included. Applications without this document will not be considered. Development of the recruitment process The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system ("Concurso-Oposición"). The recruitment process consists of two phases: Curriculum Analysis: Evaluation of previous experience and/or scientific history, degree, training, and other professional information relevant to the position. - 40 points Interview phase: The highest-rated candidates at the curriculum level will be invited to the interview phase, conducted by the corresponding department and Human Resources. In this phase, technical competencies, knowledge, skills, and professional experience related to the position, as well as the required personal competencies, will be evaluated. - 60 points. A minimum of 30 points out of 60 must be obtained to be eligible for the position. The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people, ensuring at least 25% representation of women. In accordance with OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for each vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will begin the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. At a minimum, a personality questionnaire as well as a technical exercise will be conducted during the process. The panel will make a final decision, and all individuals who participated in the interview phase will receive feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile. At BSC, we seek continuous improvement in our recruitment processes. For any suggestions or comments/complaints about our recruitment processes, please contact recruitment (at) bsc (dot) es.For more information, please follow this link. Deadline The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted. OTM-R principles for selection processes BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc.BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.For more information follow this link