Optoelectronics Group: Pilot Line Technology and Operation Manager
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To support the coordination and technical execution of this ambitious initiative, ICFO is seeking a **Technology and Operation Manager** with a strong background in PIC technologies and experience in R&D&E environments with industrial collaboration.
**Position Overview**:
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Support the Pilot Line Director in the coordination and strategic oversight of PIXEurope’s development, operations, and open-access implementation.
- Manage and monitor the timing and progress of technical and scientific work packages across the consortium.
- Collaborate with other managers, such as the Pilot Line Open Access Manager and Pilot Line Exploitation and
- Innovation Manager, to establish and strengthen the open access and innovation ecosystem for end-users and stakeholders.
- Participate in the technical evaluation of access proposals, ensuring alignment with the Pilot Line’s capabilities and industrial relevance.
- Contribute to project reporting and documentation for technical, scientific, and administrative activities, including deliverables to funding authorities.
This contract has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe under the Grant Agreement # 101213744, Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) and the Spanish Ministry for Digital Transformation and Civil Service, and is supported by funds from the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR).
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Applicants must also demonstrate a strong background in the following:
- Proven experience in R&D&E projects involving PIC technologies.
- Competence in equipment procurement and infrastructure setup in photonics or related technical areas.
- Hands-on experience in managing technical facilities—ideally Pilot Lines—covering both operational and strategic aspects
- Proven interaction with industry, especially through open-access schemes and collaborative development with end-users.
**What We Offer**
- A staff-level position with a permanent contract in a leading European research institute with a central role in a major Chips JU initiative.
- The opportunity to shape and influence the development of cutting-edge photonic infrastructure with global impact.
- A collaborative and interdisciplinary environment at the interface of academia, industry, and innovation.
- A competitive salary according to ICFO’s internal scales and a family allowance, if applicable, in line with institutional policy.
ICFO is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based solely on merit and potential, regardless of gender, nationality, or disability. ICFO fully endorses the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, ensuring a transparent and supportive recruitment process.
- A presentation letter outlining your interest in the position.
- A curriculum vitae, including full contact information.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The call will remain open until the position is filled.
Learn more about the hosting group: Optoelectronics Group at ICFO
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