ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences is a world-leading research center devoted to advancing the science and technologies of light. Based in Castelldefels, Barcelona, ICFO combines frontier research, education, innovation and technology transfer to generate scientific and societal impact.

Over the past two decades, ICFO has established itself as an internationally recognized center of excellence and a general reference in photonics. Today, with a highly international community of around 500 employees representing more than 70 nationalities, ICFO continues its institutional development aimed at strengthening scientific excellence, organizational effectiveness and long-term impact.

As a public research institution, ICFO is governed by a Board of Trustees and led by an Executive Leadership comprising the Director and the Managing Director, who are responsible for the scientific, strategic and operational development of the Institute.

Position Overview:

ICFO is seeking a Strategy Officer to join its Institutional Strategy team within the Scientific Development domain.





Reporting to the Executive Leadership, the Strategy Officer will contribute to the development and implementation of ICFO’s scientific and institutional strategy through the management of projects, studies and cross-functional initiatives.

The position requires a professional with a dual background in research and management, capable of understanding the practical context of scientific activity and translating institutional needs into clear, workable solutions.

The successful candidate will support the Executive Leadership on matters requiring scientific understanding, analytical capacity, organizational judgement and effective execution. The role will involve working across scientific and corporate areas and contributing to initiatives related to research governance, organizational development, external collaborations, infrastructure and institutional processes.

The Strategy Officer will be ex

📌 Strategy Officer (Castelldefels)
🏢 Institute Of Photonic Sciences
📍 Castelldefels