CREAF is seeking a proactive and well-organised Academic Talent & Gender Technician to support the coordination and implementation of activities linked to the SEVERO OCHOA project, with ref. CEX2023-001340-S, funded by Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades and Agencia Estatal de Investigación.
You will join a small and dynamic team dedicated to promoting a positive research culture and supporting researcher development and wellbeing. The office drives initiatives related to research careers, research assessment, talent attraction, and the enhancement of academic supervision. It also works to build a fairer and more inclusive research environment, where equity, diversity, and inclusion are central values.
This role is well suited for someone who has pursued an academic career and wishes to transition from research to research management, leveraging the knowledge and skills acquired during their research experience. It is also suitable for someone passionate about understanding and nurturing human potential and wellbeing, who enjoys structured work, operational problem-solving, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders in a research environment. The position focuses on technical, organizational and operational tasks that support the effective coordination and delivery of institutional programs and activities.
A full-time contract (37.5 hours/week) is offered, with a planned start date in May 2026. The position will last at least until March 2028, with possible extension subject to funding. The offered salary is between €30.034,32 gross per year (corresponding to category A4B) and €33.162,89 gross per year (corresponding to category A4A).
WHAT WE OFFER:
Hybrid work model (up to two days of remote work per week).
22 days of summer annual leave, 4 days of Easter leave, and 6-8 days of Christmas leave
Opportunity to gain experience in research management and exposure to strategic initiatives in researcher development and research culture.
Opportunities to attend conferences and professional training
Positive, supportive and flexible working environment.
MAIN FUNCTIONS:
Working closely with CREAF’s Academic Talent & Gender Officer, you will contribute to initiatives related to:
Support initiatives promoting a fairer research culture and researcher wellbeing.
Provide technical and organizational support for the implementation and monitoring of CREAF’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) plan, including its renewal, as well as for gender equality training, awareness campaigns and the monitoring of CREAF’s harassment protocol.
Support for the coordination and logistics of researcher training activities, with a focus on transferable skills.
Technical support in career development activities for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers, including Career Week, Career Retreat, and institutional mentoring / peer mentoring programs.
Engagement with and support for the predoctoral and postdoctoral community.
Preparation of documents, materials and internal communications.
Data collection, monitoring, and reporting.
Collaboration with other research management offices, such as Human Resources, Pre-award and Communication.
REQUIREMENTS:
University degree, preferably in life/environmental sciences.
Demonstrable experience working in an academic or research institution, either as research staff or in research management.
Languages: fluency in Catalan and/or Spanish; good command of English for drafting documents, interacting in meetings, and supporting events (demonstrable).
ASSESSABLE CONDITIONS:
Predoctoral or postdoctoral research experience will be positively valued.
Experience and/or training in gender equality and diversity topics in research or other contexts.
Experience planning/delivering career development activities, such as training, mentoring programs, or workshops.
Experience coordinating activities and events.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills to interact with researchers and/or diverse groups of people.
Organizational skills, attention to detail, proactivity and time management.
Reliability and trustworthiness.
Candidates with a recognised disability equal to or greater than 33% will be considered and prioritised, provided the disability is compatible wiht proper job performance.
SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA:
Applicants must apply for the position and attach a CV with the contact details of 2 references and a cover letter of a maximum of 500 words), by Apr 17th, 2026. Note: We kindly ask applicants not to use AI-generated tools for the cover letter. Instead, please explain your personal story, why this position fits your career path and what unique value you would bring to the role. Applications submitted through any platform other than the CREAF job board, or not following the instructions above, will not be accepted.
Applications submitted through any platform other than the CREAF job board, or not following its instructions, will not be accepted.
Pre-selection: verification of compliance with the minimum requirements of the offer by Apr 22nd, 2026.
Selection: pre-selected candidates will be scored based on objective criteria. Candidates with the highest scores will be invited to an interview, which will take place on Apr 29th, 2026, in the morning.
Final decision: the final resolution will be communicated to the selected candidate and subsequently published in the CREAF job openings section, and the start date will be in May 2026.