The Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM) is the largest marine research centre of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). It is also the first marine science centre to be accredited as a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence, a recognition to the institution’s leadership in the field of marine research in Spain and to its commitment to create social impact.

ICM are recruiting an enthusiastic and highly motivated professional as Internationalization and Science Diplomacy Officer. The successful candidate will be involved in:

• Managing current institutional international projects, defining new collaboration strategies, and supporting the preparation of the corresponding national and international calls.
• Creating, maintaining and developing ICM relationships at both national and international levels through the coordination of joint meetings and the participation in relevant events.
• Reinforcing ICM position as key scientific advisor for the definition of policies at both national and international levels.
• Supporting and reinforcing ICM relationship with super-national entities such as IOC/UNESCO and EU among others.
• Supporting and reinforcing ICM relationship with national and regional administration such as Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico, Generalitat de Catalunya, Barcelona City Council, among others.
• Supporting ICM relationships with CSIC headquarters related to contracts with public administrations.

Requirements

• experience in similar positions
• good knowledge of the national and international research ecosystem
• A degree in experimental or social sciences and proven experience in positions related to international affairs, knowledge transfer, or science diplomacy in academic organizations such as research centers, universities, etc.
• Fluent in English, Spanish and Catalan (both written and spoken) Competences and IT skills
• Very good interpersonal communication, networking and team playing skills
• A well-organized person with attention to details
• Proactive, flexible, and problem-solving attitude.
• Proficient in basic IT skills (Excel, Power Point, Word, research management software, etc.)

Application procedure: Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a CV before October 20th to: vda_isd@icm.csic.es