The Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTFC), seeks to appoint a Research Director to join the Centre’s General Management. A handover period of approximately 2–3 months with the current Research Director is planned.
The Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTFC), located in Solsona (Pre-Pyrenees, 120 km from Barcelona), Spain, employs app. 190 staff, produces more than 120 scientific articles annually, and has a turnover of around 12 Mil. €/year. The CTFC’s research activity is organized into four programs: Multifunctional Forest Management, Landscape Dynamics and Planning, Biodiversity Management and Conservation, and Bioeconomy, Health, and Governance. Further institutional information is available at: www.ctfc.cat/en.
TERMS OF THE APPOINTMENT
2.Permanent contract under the scientific-technical modality, with the possibility of affiliation for researchers.
3.Working hours: full-time position (37.5 hours/week) with a flexible working schedule.
5.Salary: according to qualifications and experience (Deputy Director category according to the CTFC salary scale).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Support the General Management in the operational implementation and monitoring of the CTFC’s overall Strategy and of the decisions adopted by the management in this area.
2.Design and implement the CTFC Research Strategy.
3.Ensure, together with the Program Heads, the proper functioning of the CTFC’s research programs (Multifunctional Forest Management, Landscape Dynamics and Planning, Biodiversity Management and Conservation, Bioeconomy and Governance, Project Promotion Office, FBS, and Forestry Hub).
4.To work jointly with the Project Promotion Office and with the CTFC communication team.
5.Perform any other function or task that, by its nature, may be assigned.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTSS NECESSARIS
* Higher education qualifications aligned with the thematic areas related to the CTFC’s research lines.
* Experience in research, publication of scientific articles, and technical publications.
* Knowledge of the national and international research system.
* Experience in equivalent responsibilities.
* Availability to travel.
* High proficiency in English, Catalan, and Spanish.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
* Knowledge of public administration and of the iCERCA system.
* Assessment of the candidate’s academic and research CV.
* Experience in the management of research and knowledge transfer teams.
SOFT COMPETENCES
1.Planning and organizational skills.
2.Ability to work as part of a team.
3.Communication and interpersonal skills (with internal and external staff).
4.Responsibility and a high level of commitment.
5.Initiative and proactivity.
6.Flexibility and adaptability.
7.Strategic vision.
CONTACT
25280 Solsona
Tel. (+34) 973 48 17 52
https://ctfc.cat/
SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA
The selection process will be carried out through a two-stage procedure. The first stage will primarily target candidates from the consortium entities, given the nature of the position. The second stage will include the remaining candidates who have correctly submitted their application within the established deadline.
• Applications: candidates must submit a CV, the documents attached to the job offer duly signed, and a motivation letter via www.ctfc.cat/registre.php by 24 March 2026 at 14:00, indicating the reference code of the job offer.
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