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Director of Scientific and Technological Services

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Castelldefels

ICFO is seeking an outstanding leader to serve as Director of Scientific and Technological Services . Reporting directly to the Executive Leadership, the successful candidate will serve as a close strategic partner to the Director and the Managing Director on matters relating to scientific infrastructure, shared research capabilities and scientific and technological services. The Director of Scientific and TechnologicalServices will work closely with research group leaders, the Head of General Infrastructure and other institutional leaders to ensure that ICFO’s scientific capabilities continue to evolve in support of frontier research. The Director of Scientific and Technological Services will provide strategic leadership for ICFO’s scientific and technological services, shared scientific capabilities and major research infrastructure. Beyond ensuring their effective operation, the successful candidate will help shape the Institute’s future scientific capabilities through strategic planning, stewardship of scientific infrastructure and close collaboration with the scientific community. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the scientific excellence and long-term development of one of Europe’s leading research institutions. • Serve as a close strategic partner to the Director and the Managing Director on matters relating to ICFO’s scientific capabilities, research infrastructure and scientific and technological services., • Translate the Institute’s scientific priorities into long-term strategies for the development of shared scientific capabilities, research infrastructure and scientific services., • Work closely with research groups and the Executive Leadership to identify, assess and prioritize major institutional investments in scientific equipment and infrastructure, ensuring that institutional investments reflect the Institute’s scientific priorities, long-term strategy and the evolving needs of its research community., • Lead and develop ICFO’s scientific and technological service units, fostering operational excellence, collaboration and a strong service culture., • Ensure that ICFO’s scientific and technological services continuously evolve to meet the changing needs of research groups and the Institute’s scientific priorities., • Promote the development of new shared scientific capabilities, services and research infrastructure that strengthen ICFO’s research environment., • Develop and maintain a comprehensive institutional inventory and strategic overview of ICFO’s major scientific equipment and shared research infrastructure, including utilization, maintenance, lifecycle status and future investment priorities., • Lead the strategic planning of scientific infrastructure and major research equipment throughout their lifecycle, including acquisition, utilization, maintenance, renewal and replacement., • Maintain close dialogue with research groups to understand their evolving scientific and technological needs, ensuring that future scientific capabilities and infrastructure investments respond effectively to the Institute’s research priorities., • Promote the strategic sharing of scientific infrastructure, technical expertise and specialized capabilities across research groups, maximizing scientific impact and the effective use of institutional resources., • Maintain active engagement with leading international research institutions, scientific infrastructure networks and technology providers to identify emerging technologies, benchmark best practices and anticipate future scientific capabilities relevant to ICFO., • In close collaboration with the Executive Leadership, contribute to the definition and implementation of the institutional governance framework, costing and funding models, and strategic priorities for ICFO’s scientific and technological services., • Implement and oversee institutional frameworks that ensure the sustainable, efficient and compliant operation of scientific and technological services, including costing methodologies, pricing policies, resource planning and performance indicators., • Coordinate the provision of scientific and technological services to internal and external users, promoting consistent institutional practices, appropriate cost recovery and compliance with applicable legal, financial and public-sector requirements., • Develop institutional metrics to evaluate the scientific, strategic and financial contribution of ICFO’s scientific and technological services, supporting evidence-based planning, investment decisions and the continuous improvement of the Institute’s shared scientific capabilities., • Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative, service-oriented and high-performing culture., • Lead the continued development and integration of ICFO’s scientific and technological services and, in close collaboration with the Executive Leadership, define priorities and a strategic roadmap for its future evolution., • Work closely with the Head of General Infrastructure to ensure the coordinated planning and long-term development of ICFO’s scientific and physical infrastructure., • Represent ICFO within national and international scientific infrastructure networks, promoting collaboration, benchmarking and the exchange of best practices. We seek an outstanding leader with a strong scientific or engineering background, substantial experience managing research infrastructure or scientific services and demonstrated ability to combine strategic thinking with operational excellence. The successful candidate will be comfortable working at the interface between science, technology, operations, institutional management and strategic planning. • PhD or Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Nanotechnology or another relevant scientific or engineering discipline. Additional postgraduate training in management or business administration is desirable., • At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing scientific infrastructure, research facilities, scientific services or related technical organizations., • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and complex organizational environments., • Experience within internationally recognized research institutions, universities or similarly research-intensive environments., • Demonstrated experience in scientific infrastructure planning, research equipment management or core facility development., • Experience managing significant operational budgets and scientific infrastructure investments., • Proven ability to work closely with researchers, technical staff and senior institutional leadership., • Strong understanding of research infrastructure lifecycle management, including maintenance, renewal and long-term strategic planning., • Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills., • Excellent command of English (minimum CEFR C1), both written and spoken. The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Strategic vision and systems thinking., • Scientific curiosity and sound technical judgement., • Strong leadership and organizational capabilities., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills., • Ability to build consensus across scientific and technical communities., • Initiative, flexibility and execution capacity., • Commitment to excellence, quality and continuous improvement., • Integrity, sound judgement and a strong sense of institutional responsibility., • Appreciation for multicultural and international research environments., • A highly stimulating and international environment., • A senior leadership role with close interaction with the Director and the Managing Director., • The opportunity to contribute to the visibility and impact of frontier science., • Direct interaction with world-leading scientists and strategic partners., • Significant scope for creativity, institutional development and long-term impact., • The opportunity to lead and develop a highly capable multidisciplinary area with broad institutional reach and impact., • Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications., • A unique location in Barcelona, one of Europe’s most vibrant scientific, cultural and innovation hubs. 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. This is a full-time position. The contract offered will be a permanent contract (contracte indefinit) linked to the approved Public Employment Offer (Oferta Pública d’Ocupació – OPO) of ICFO and governed by the applicable public-sector labor framework. A probationary period of 6 months will apply, in accordance with ICFO’s internal labor regulations and the applicable public-sector labor framework. A salary according to ICFO’s approved salary scales will be offered, commensurate with the level of the position and the candidate’s experience. The selected candidate will join ICFO under a permanent contract and will benefit from ICFO’s attractive working conditions, including a hybrid work model, flexible working hours, and access to professional development opportunities. The applications deadline is August 31, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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