Oferta de trabajo: Outreach Technician

In the framework of our Centre for Excellence Severo Ochoa Programme (CEX2023-001290-S), we are seeking an Outreach technician to join our Scientific Culture Unit (UCC+i) who is interested in taking over and managing activities of ISGlobal outreach department. 
ISGlobal's Scientific Culture Unit (UCC+i) promotes access to scientific knowledge and social interest in science through science outreach and education, participation and citizen science around our institution's scientific research. This unit has been established and consolidated in parallel with the commitment to excellence in global health research. Using formal and non-formal methods, it works to ensure a bridge between research and society and to promote an active role for citizens in the generation of knowledge. 

This position will be supported by funding from the “Centro de Excelencia Severo Ochoa 2024-2028” Program (CEX 2023-0001290-S) from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, and the Spanish Research State Agency (MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033).
 

• Previous experience in an Outreach Department.
• Previous experience in preparing national or European projects.
   

• Coordination of the Severo Ochoa outreach program.
• Coordinate outreach activities and support to ISGlobal researchers. 
• Coordinate activities for teachers, scholars and the general public.
• Develop educational materials.
• Active participation in the coordination of the outreach projects ensuring an optimal development of the deliverables and outputs defined in the projects.
• Collaborate in projects with a high component of education and gender issues. 
• Collaborate with other outreach managers or technicians from SOMMa alliance.

• Active participation in the design and execution of different communication/outreach activities and interaction with partners.
• Participate in the writing of the reports and materials requested by the Severo Ochoa program, and others activities related to it. 
• Collaborate in the European INCLUDE project. 
   

• Identify funding opportunities and take part in the design of new proposals.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder. 

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment  process.
 

• Teamwork.
• Problem resolution.
• Learning capacity.
• Talking in public.
• Empathy

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal’ policies and procedures.
 

• Good level in English, Spanish and Catalan (speaking and writing)
   

• Duration: aprox 2 years     
• Starting date: 1st December 2024
• Contract: 30h/week 
• Salary Range: According to ISGlobal internal salary scale.
   

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: OutreachTechnician_SO_Oct24, attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname. 

The receipt of applications will be open until 31st October.

Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.

Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.
Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.
 

The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be pass. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
 

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
ISGlobal supports the initiative #ScienceforUkraine. Therefore, to sustain Ukraine’s presence in the European Research Area and international scholarly community, candidates from Ukraine on all levels of scholarly career are welcome: students, PhD candidates, early career researchers and senior scholars.
We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.