Your Role & Our Team
IRB Barcelona is seeking a highly motivated Academic Officer to join our People and Academic Affairs Department. This position directly reports to the Academic Coordinator.
As an Academic Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the seamless operation of our academic programmes. You will actively contribute to enhancing the overall student experience, with a focus on increasing satisfaction and fostering an environment that attracts and retains top national and international talent.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee and execute the organization of the Undergraduate Programme.
Provide comprehensive support for the Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programmes, including call announcements, dissemination, eligibility review, interview logistics at IRB Barcelona, notification of results, and onboarding processes.
Ensure the effective implementation of the Complementary Training Programme.
Offer career development support for predoctoral researchers through one-on-one advising sessions,



helping them explore academic and non-academic career paths and develop essential skills.
Provide personalized support to students, students committees and scientists on academic affairs.
Assist with activities for young researchers organized by the Institute.
Facilitate collaborations with other research institutes to exchange expertise on academic affairs.
Perform administrative tasks, including maintaining and updating Academic Office databases, managing information on the website and intranet, and serving as the Key User for the recruitment portal.
Support the organization and preparation of visits for international students to the Institute.
YOU HAVE
Experience:
Proven experience in career advising, academic programmes, or similar roles in a research or academic setting
Knowledge:
Degree in a life sciences-related field or Humanities (such as, Psychology).
Good command (spoken and written) of Catalan, Spanish and English.
Knowledge of the academic research

📌 Academic Officer (Barcelona)
🏢 Irb Barcelona
📍 Barcelona