IRB Barcelona is seeking a Science Education and Outreach Officer, to develop and deliver scientific education and outreach programmes, activities, and communication materials based on the research conducted at the Institute. Additionally, the officer will be responsible for developing and communicating the institute’s impact strategy.
The selected candidate will join the Fundraising, Communication & Marketing (FUNCOM) Unit, whose mandate includes promoting public awareness of biomedical research and its impact on society, and developing and contributing to effective education programmes to ensure the next generation of talented researchers in the biomedical sciences.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES
- Design and implement the Institute’s overall strategy for outreach and education activities, generating new initiatives to engage non-specialised audience of all ages.
- Coordinate and develop existing programmes and activities, such as the “Crazy About Biomedicine” programme, the Artist-In-Residence programme, the annual Open Day, workshops for high-school science teachers,



and a range of ongoing outreach activities.
- Develop and create digital science communication content to support a social media-based public engagement strategy.
- Define and implement strategies to assess, communicate, and maximise the Institute’s scientific and societal impact by developing narratives and reports that ensure visibility across key stakeholders and the public.
- Coordinate funding applications to various public and private agencies to provide continuity and expand outreach and education activities.
- Contribute and support communication activities within the FUNCOM Unit when needed.
- Collaborate with the Barcelona Science Park’s Research in Society Programme and coordinate the participation of IRB Barcelona scientists in these activities.

This role requires occasional weekend work for key outreach programmes such as Crazy About Biomedicine, Open Day, and teacher workshops. Any weekend hou

📌 Science Education and Outreach Officer (Barcelona)
🏢 Irb Barcelona
📍 Barcelona