R&D Manager

Are you willing to challenge the construction industry with new technologies ? Are you looking to be part of an international team of architects, engineers, roboticists and craftspeople prototyping the future from Barcelona ?Do you have experience in managing research and development projects in the construction sector ? If yes, check out the new position available at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia :R+D Manager for the Robotics Lab at IAACIn this role you will have the opportunities to manage the research and development activities of the Robotics lab at IAAC. This involves on one side the management of existing projects together with our talented team of international experts, and on the other side the development of new projects with our extended network of partners. As the Robotics Lab has been steadily growing for the past years, the aim for the position in the long term is to consolidate the portfolio of research activities and services we offer, while expanding our network to get new projects.Main responsibilitiesProject management of research and development projects : including keeping contacts with the partners, contributing to research activities, coordinating in-house expert contribution, developing interim and final project reports, organization of project events, and publications of results (Web, Social media, Journals)Proposals writing for grant applications and industrial projects :including developing proposals with new contact, review state of the art research on this topic, articulate a work plan with in-house experts and synthesise the contribution from all partners.Strategic partnership development :including developing a communication strategy, curating existing content (from academic, research and development projects), and managing its publication and follow up with possible partner contacts.Topics includesRobotic fabricationCircular constructionHuman-Machine interactionTeaching InnovationEU Grants such as Horizon, Erasmus, Creative Europe & Cascade funding.National grants such as AEI, CDTI, Bit Habitat & NuclisProfessional services to industries, offices & institutionsCompetition and tender for international projects.Skills requiredWilling to learn, motivated, enthusiastic and social.Autonomous, able to take on responsibilities and work in a collaborative environment.Confident in project management & proposal writing.Familiarity with EU & Spanish grantsKnowledgeable in architecture & technology.Previous experience in academia & industry (more than 3 year)Optional skillsFamiliarity with technologies such Robotics, Digital Fabrication, Craftsmanship, Computational Design and Software Engineering.Familiarity with construction projects at all scales, from product to architecture.Travel enthusiast (in Europe or in the world).Permanent contractFull-time position (40 h week, from Monday to Friday) in Barcelona.Salary: 27,000.00 –35,000.00 € per annum, according to experience.TimelineOpen call from December 2025Review starting in January 2026Position start as soon as possibleApplicationIf this position interests you and you are in Barcelona, or you are interested in moving to Barcelona to work with us, please send your CV and Portfolio to Email subject should be: R&D Manager - Job Application.About IAACThe Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia is a Center of Education, Research, and Innovation that envisions, designs, and prototypes the future—from Barcelona to the world.We bridge education and research to bring radical experiments into real-world applications, transforming ideas into material systems, building products, and urban technologies. Guided by a vision of a built environment in harmony with nature, IAAC’s initiatives contribute to a growing ecosystem of innovation, spanning advanced prototyping, product development, executive training, and sponsored research.IAAC’s Robotics LabThe Robotics Lab is a research group that investigates robotics and digital technologies for a sustainable architecture and construction industry. We work at the intersection of academic research and industrial collaboration to develop state-of-the‑art solutions addressing the current challenges of the construction industry in sustainability, productivity, and craftsmanship. We operate within a multidisciplinary team, positioned at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and materials, creating new opportunities for radical innovations.We currently have a strong focus on 3D printing with sustainable materials, robotic fabrication with recycled materials, scanning buildings for renovation and computational design for robotic craft.increase your chances of interviewing at Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia by 2x.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionResearch, Analyst, and Information TechnologyIndustriesArchitecture and Planning#J-18808-Ljbffr