Data & Gateway Officer - ICFO
hace 20 días
Castelldefels
As part of the PICs@ICFO Strategic Initiative, ICFO coordinates PIXEurope, a flagship Pilot Line funded under the European Chips JU program. With €400 million in investments and a consortium of 20 partners across 11 countries, the project aims to reinforce Europe's strategic autonomy in photonic technologies and accelerate industrial uptake of cutting-edge integrated photonics. Over the next decade, PIXEurope will enable the transfer of advanced technologies to manufacturing environments, while fostering innovation and scalability across the European photonics ecosystem. PIXEurope will involve the establishment of a gateway for easy access to the Pilot Line services. This involves generation of large data sets, including those related to the development, setting up, material supply, equipment procurement, use and maintenance, processes, design kits, open access and services, such as collaborative projects, training, and prototyping, and financial execution. The creation and operation of a data platform that is effective and easy to use by Pilot Line partners as well as external end-users is critical for the success of the initiative. POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a Pilot Line Data and Gateway Officer with a solid background in IT/software engineering or related fields to support the procurement, setting up, operational deployment and open access phases of the PIXEurope Pilot Line. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, configuring, and maintaining the software tools and interfaces that enable efficient and compliant data management. Working in close coordination with the Pilot Line Director, Pilot Line Financial and Procurement Manager, Pilot Line Open Access Manager, Pilot Line Installation and Acceptance Manager, Pilot Line Training and Interoperability Manager, The Pilot Line Data and Gateway Officer will also act as a liaison with the data management teams of partner institutions to harmonize procedures and maximize operational efficiency. The role requires proven data management, knowledge of software interfaces for handling of large data sets, strong command of data management compliance, and excellent coordination skills across multi-partner environments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Support the Pilot Line Director and Managers in the creation and operation of the Data Platform and Gateway., • Support the Pilot Line in all data management operation., • Contribute to the development and monitoring of data management systems for the Pilot Line, • Ensure software interfaces meet the requirements of the Pilot Line’s activities, particularly for Joint Procurement (JP) and Open Access/Operation (DEP)., • Liaise with ICFO’s IT and administrative teams to ensure compliance with institutional policies and with data management requirements from Chips JU and national co-financing bodies., • Coordinate with data teams at partner institutions to harmonize tools, share resources, and promote interoperability., • Maintain and improve user interfaces for both internal and external access to Pilot Line services QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • A university degree in data management, IT, software engineering or related fields., • Proven experience in the development or administration of software platforms for technical or scientific environments, • Strong knowledge of software interfaces and database management, • Demonstrated understanding of data protection, traceability, and compliance frameworks, • Familiarity with commercial or customized software platforms for: Equipment procurement and usage (including inventory control, preventive/corrective maintenance scheduling, work-order scheduling, and performance monitoring) AND Infrastructure operation and open access (including CRM tools for end-users, service cost modeling, and tools ensuring interoperability across multiple technology sites) DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS • Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken)., • Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills, with a service-oriented mindset., • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines autonomously., • Proven capacity to navigate multi-stakeholder environments with efficiency and clarity. WHAT WE OFFER • Indefinite contract for scientific and technical activities pursuant to Spanish Law 14/2011, linked to the duration or availability of funds within the PIXEurope Pilot Line, • 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., • A family allowance may be granted to candidates with dependents, in accordance with ICFO policies APPLICATION PROCESS Applications should be submitted via LinkedIn or the ICFOjobs platform: Required application materials: • A presentation letter outlining your interest in the position., • A curriculum vitae, including full contact information. Selection will include a pre-screening of applicants based on eligibility and experience, followed by interviews with shortlisted candidates. ICFO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For formal enquiries regarding the application process, please contact: For project and technology enquiries, please contact: For more information about ICFO, visit: PIXEurope is co-funded by the Chips Joint Undertaking and national funding authorities of the Participating States, Spain, Ireland, The Netherlands, Finland, Belgium, Portugal, Poland, Austria , France, Italy, United Kingdom. In particular, it is co-funded by Spain through the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Civil Service under reference CJU-010000-2025-0005, as part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR).
