Strategic Projects Lead

The successful candidate will join the European Commission Research and Innovation Policy and Strategy Area of i2CAT. This area is responsible for contributing to the definition of the long-term positioning of i2CAT in the research and innovation arena to sustain its growth and expansion and maximize its positive impact and return in society and economy.

The selected person will be the responsible for coordinating and managing strategic R&D projects at i2CAT in the context of both European and Spanish R&D frameworks. The person may take coordination roles in projects which have a strategic interest for i2CAT. The person will also act as interface with the Project Management Office of i2CAT for the strategic projects under his/her supervision.

Among the main tasks, the candidate will have to:

• The person will join the strategic coordination team of the UNICO 6G program at i2CAT (i2cat.net/unico), managing a portfolio of 19 R&I projects related to 6G technologies.
• As a team member of the EC R&I Policy and Strategy Team, the person will contribute to the alignment of the national and European strategy for i2CAT. Towards this end, the person will interact with researchers from all areas of i2CAT to understand their roadmaps and contribute to defining the long-term objectives of the areas ensuring good alignment with European and National policies and programmes.
• Contribute to the overall coordination of strategic R&I programs at i2CAT.
• Identify funding opportunities in Europe/Spain/Catalonia.
• Provide expertise and advice to i2CAT related to the different funding opportunities.
• Represent i2CAT in strategic alliances and relevant international and national fora.
• Contact with relevant ministries and public agencies.
• Use his/her contact network to facilitate the incorporation of i2CAT in research consortia. 

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 do we offer?

• Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We ask for two days 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
• Optional benefits: Travel pass, restaurant vouchers, nursery services support, medical insurance
• Annual leave of 25 working days (the usual 22 + 3 additional ones)
• Discount for the UPC gym
• We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle
• 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.
• 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 two days per week: one to stay connected with your team and another one 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 is an organization committed to equal opportunities. That is why we seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage female candidates to apply.

I2CAT is an organization committed to creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, and where we provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.

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