IoT Research and Innovation Line Manager

The i2cat Foundation is looking for an experienced and visionary IoT Research and Innovation Line Manager to lead our research and innovation initiatives in the field of Internet of Things (IoT). This is a strategic role that offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and applied solutions with a strong potential for market impact. The selected candidate will be expected to guide a small team of researchers, drive new project ideas, and take an active role in both national and European research proposals.

The team is currently exploring and running innovation projects in several key areas:

• Precise localization and positioning using IoT technologies
• Ambient intelligence and context-aware systems
• Optimization of IoT communication technologies and protocols (including terrestrial and non-terrestrial LPWAN, RF, VLC, OCC)
• Energy efficiency and sustainable IoT solutions (Ambient IoT)

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to redesign the topic and project portfolio, with particular emphasis on aligning the topics with the emerging fields of AI.

Some of the responsibilities will be...

• Lead and conduct research on advanced IoT architectures, protocols, and devices with a focus on market transferability and the adoption of AI.
• Design, develop, and implement IoT prototypes and demonstrators
• Validate and evaluate IoT solutions in real-world environments
• Coordinate technical teams and manage project tasks and deliverables
• Collaborate closely with team members and other research groups
• Lead the writing and submission of competitive research proposals
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and scientific publications

Who we are:

The i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. More than 15 years of international research define our expertise in the fields of 5G, IoT, VR, and Immersive Technologies, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, and Digital Social Innovation. The center partners with companies, public administration, academia, and end-users to leverage this knowledge in order to meet real social and business challenges.

The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating and growing.

Want to know more? Visit our webpage! www.i2cat.net

What will you enjoy?

• Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We only ask for one day in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.
• This is a full-time vacancy.
• We have a flexible work schedule respecting your work-life balance.
• Reduced working hours on Fridays and in July and August.
• Fix + variable salary based on objectives.
• You decide wether you preferr to receive your salary in 12 or 14 payments.
• Optional benefits: Configure your salary according to your needs. We offer you the option of restaurant vouchers, public transport vouchers, nursery services, and medical insurance.
• Annual leave of 27 working days.
• We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle
• Free coffee and tea.
• If you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.
• You will work with a laptop. You can choose your operative system, Mac, Linux or Windows.
• Company social and team-building events (virtual & in-person).
• You can develop your own and personal training programme with our support.
• We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development.

Where will you do it?

At i2CAT we already have an established ‘work-from-home’ policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office one day per week to stay connected with your team and to engage with other colleagues

If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well-connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.

Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparency. We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.

i2CAT was granted the "HR Excellence in Research" award by the European Commission in 2018, recognizing our commitment to aligning HR practices with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct. As part of the HRS4R strategy, we ensure Open, Transparent, and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) in all selection processes.

Diversity is key to progress and innovation, and at the i2CAT Foundation, we actively work to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can develop their full potential. That’s why we are committed to plurality and aim to increase the number of people with functional diversity within our team.  

We seek talented individuals with diverse perspectives to enrich our team. In our selection processes, we are committed to promoting female talent and are particularly interested in the experience of women and other underrepresented groups in the scientific and technological fields. This will help us be better prepared to tackle complex challenges. If candidates have similar qualifications, priority will be given to those belonging to one of these groups.  

We know that talent manifests in many different ways, and we are eager to discover new perspectives!  

If what you’ve read sounds good to you... let’s have a coffee, and we’ll tell you more! As part of the recruitment team, I would be happy to meet you, hear about your experience, and see how you could fit into our team.  

And if you liked it but this isn’t the right opportunity for you, maybe you know someone who would be a perfect fit and whom you’d like to recommend!