PpFUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA /p pOrganisation/Company FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA Research Field Communication sciences Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 30 Jan 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Jun 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number PR Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No /p h3Offer Description /h3 pWe are looking for a candidate to join IREC as Head of Communication department. IREC offers a stable and long‑term position.b The role of this position is included among other tasks: /b /p ul liDevelop a comprehensive communication strategy and roadmap for the IREC at national and international levels, /li liEstablish processes for aligning the institute strategy for bringing research results from laboratory to the market facilitating pathways to the public media looking for impact. /li liPromote actions for increasing the society readiness level of the research and formation actions performed in the institute. /li liSupervise all public relations matters such as coordinating, arranging events and outreach. /li liEdition of institutional reports. /li liSupervise the definition, implementation and monitoring of the Communication team activities (Plan and Style Manual, Corporate Image management, Web Content Management, elaboration of the Newsletter, designing corporate material, organization of events, production of audiovisual contents, e‑mailing campaign, implementation of CERCA logos among others.) /li liBe the coordinator and representative of IREC in the communication organigram working groups of the department where IREC is assigned as well as with the other entities of the government of the Generalitat of Catalonia. /li liSupervise the communication tasks linked to research, technological or innovative project programs. /li liCoordinate “Communications Team” with the KTT unity for promoting and assuring the projects communications objectives. /li liLead the “Communications Team” and the supporting persons being responsible for the team performance and development. /li /ul h3Topics Included in the Exam /h3 ul liConcepts for assessing the “impact” of research. /li liExplain the SRL (Societal Readiness Levels) scale and compare it with the TRL scale. /li liCriteria to be met for a science outreach news item. Examples. /li liRecommendations for a strategic communication plan and its roadmap. /li liOrganization of European research. What is the role of the EIT? /li liCriteria for a news policy regarding research commitments to the outreach community. /li liHow should a project highlight be assessed? Criteria. /li liWhat should be the objectives and requirements for a research institution’s newsletter? What should it look like? /li liWhat should be the content of a research center’s website? And of a research project? Why? How should its update be ensured? What role should videos, podcasts, and public reports play in a communication policy? /li /ul pbThe exam will include questions on the topics described. The content and complexity will be adapted to the requested profile. /b /p h3Scoring Criteria for the Competitive Phase (maximum 40 points) /h3 ul lib1. Education (up to a maximum of 15 points): /b ul lia) Academic degrees related to the position announced: 4 points. /li lib) Continuing and/or complementary training related to the subject or field of the position announced and duly justified: 5 points. /li lic) Languages: 6 points. /li /ul /li lib2. Career and Professional Experience (up to a maximum of 20 points): /b ul lia. Proven experience in the written preparation of sound or image for different communication task “items” (news, press releases, communications, etc.) as both a responsible party and a collaborator: 5 points. /li lib. Proven experience in organizing scientific and technological events (conferences, congresses, seminars, workshops) as the communication lead: 3 points. /li lic. Proven experience in managing institutional, project, or research group websites: 3 points. /li lie. Proven experience in scientific and technological outreach activities at the societal level: 3 points. /li lif. Evaluation of the track record of communication skills, including demonstrated knowledge of written media (brochures, press, magazines, etc.), sound (podcasts, radio, etc.), and image (videos, television, cinema, etc.): 3 points. /li /ul /li libProfessional Experience (up to a maximum of 7,5 points): /b ul lia) Services rendered in the same or similar professional category as the position announced at IREC: 0.1388 points per full month, up to a maximum of 5 points. /li lib) Services rendered in other public sector entities or research centers or universities, in a professional category equal or similar to that of the position announced: 0.0416 points per full month, up to a maximum of 2.5 points. /li /ul /li /ul h3Proposed Jury /h3 ul libVocal 1 Titular Ana Montaner /b /li libVocal 3 Titular Àngels Codina /b /li /ul pMore information about the selection process in: CALL AND REGULATORY BASES OF THE SELECTION PROCESS BY COMPETITION FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF LABOR PERSONNEL 2024/ CONVOCATÒRIA I BASES REGULADORES DEL PROCÉS DE SELECCIÓ PER A LA CONTRACTACIÓ DE PERSONAL LABORAL 202 /p h3Where to Apply /h3 pE-mail /p h3Requirements /h3 ul liResearch Field Communication sciences Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent /li liResearch Field Other Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent /li /ul h3Skills / Qualifications /h3 ul liTraining and experience in Scientific Technologic Communication or Marketing or Journalism degree areas or specific communication activities in the field of Chemical, Physic or Engineering /li liProven experience in a similar role, preferably in a research environment /li liExcellent written and verbal communication skills in Catalan, Spanish and English /li liFirst class background in corporate or public institution communications /li liExperience in web content management and SEO and platforms such as Mailchimp. /li liExperience in outreach activities. /li liExperience in the main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the internet) regarded collectively. /li /ul h3Advantageous /h3 ul liInterest in the fields of science, technology, and sustainability /li liOrganization skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously. /li liExcellent level of English, Catalan, and Spanish /li liExperience in Research Centers and knowledge of the international Research Systems. /li liCapacity as scientific and technological popularizer and disseminator. /li /ul h3Personal Skills /h3 ul liSelf‑motivated and open‑minded /li liTeam Worker and result‑oriented person /li liCapacity to integrate a working group. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr