Scientific Liaison at the Bioengineering in Reproductive Health Research Group

This job is with IBEC, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Introduction to the vacant position The Open Innovation laboratory seeks an experienced Scientific Liaison to coordinate the research and industrial projects within the group. The position will be integrated inside the research group but with close bonds with the Technology Transfer and Projects office at IBEC. This position is a unique opportunity to hold a managerial role into an innovative laboratory model based on the liaison between research, clinics and industry. The candidate An ideal candidate will have experience in research management, both national and EU‑funded at scientific, administrative and financial levels. The candidate will have excellent English and Spanish writing skills. A scientific background in development biology or microscopy/optics will be positively evaluated. The candidate will coordinate communication between the PI and the lab in addition to the funding agencies. It will also act as a centralized liaison with IBEC administration, tech transfer and project offices and partner companies. The candidate will also work in collaboration with grant‑support companies in the design of the lab grant strategy and applications. The candidate is expected to attend lab meetings and discuss scientific projects with lab members. Main tasks and responsibilities Research management related to EU‑funded grants Research management related to national and private grant agencies Lobby between IBEC and LUMIRIS Coordinate grant strategy with the PI Schedule grant applications yearly Coordinate with grant support agencies Internal grant coordination Coordinate IP strategy: liaison between IBEC and patent attorneys Financial management of the lab PI administrative support in collaboration with legal, Tech Transfer and HRR departments at IBEC Requirements for candidates PhD in Life or Physical Sciences 2 years experience in research management Previous experience writing scientific grants Excellent English and Spanish skills Competencies and skills Communication, teamwork and collaboration, commitment, proactivity, integrity, critical and analytical thinking. Work independently. We Offer Number of available positions: 1 Starting date: 01/07/2025 Working conditions Part‑time employment contract. Open‑ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration. Measures to reconcile work and family life (parental leave, flexible schedule working hours, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others). IBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors. The IBEC's yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills including mobility grants and a Mentoring programme for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers. Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high‑quality international scientific environment. Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa‑working permit and to install in Barcelona. How to apply Until 16th June, an online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: https://careers.ibecbarcelona.eu/ Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated. Reference: SL‑SO Principles of the selection process IBEC 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) https://ibecbarcelona.eu/careers-at-ibec/jobs/ IBEC’s Commitment on equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion: Being an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, so that we support employees irrespective of gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background. For candidates with children that come from outside Barcelona, we offer babysitting services during the interview, so you don’t have to worry about anything else than doing a good interview. Contact us if you are interested in this service. In categories where women are under‑represented, such as Group Leader positions, the aim of ensuring gender balance in recruitment processes requires female candidates to represent at least 50% of those interviewed for Junior‑level positions and 40% for Senior‑level positions, provided they have CVs comparable to those of male candidates. At the end of the evaluation process, in cases of equal merit, preference will be given to female candidates. IBEC, as a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), will consider, especially for early‑stage investigators, much more the scientific content of research outputs than publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which it were published. Protection of personal data IBEC guarantees that candidates’ personal data are processed in accordance with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Law 3/2018 on Data Protection. Personal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process. Who we are? The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine based in Barcelona. IBEC is one of the top research institutions named as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre by the Ministry of Science, Universities and Innovation, which recognizes excellence at the highest international level in terms of research, training, human resources, outreach and technology transfer. IBEC's mission is to develop international high‑quality interdisciplinary research that, while creating knowledge, contributes to making a better quality of life, improving health and creating wealth. A close link with key universities, reference hospitals and corporations are assets that facilitate achieving the mission. IBEC was established in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Autonomous Government of Catalonia), the University of Barcelona (UB) and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC). IBEC is located within the Barcelona Science Park and is managing 3,800 square meters facilities, with an annual budget of 22 Mio€; 4,150 square meters of facilities; 21 research groups and a team of researchers and support services of 400 people from 35 different countries. www.ibecbarcelona.eu #J-18808-Ljbffr