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.

ICFO is seeking Research Group Officers to strengthen the administrative and organizational support provided to its Research Groups.

The Role





Research Group Officers will provide structured administrative and organizational support to a portfolio of Research Groups.

Their purpose will be to reduce the administrative and coordination burden currently absorbed by Group Leaders and research staff, while improving the quality, consistency and timeliness of interactions with ICFO’s Operational Teams.

RGOs will take ownership of the preparation, organization, coordination and follow-up of the administrative matters assigned to their role. They will help ensure that applicable policies, procedures, documentation requirements, approvals and deadlines are properly addressed.

The scope of the role will be defined through a common and evolving catalogue of activities, processes and responsibilities. This catalogue will clarify the tasks owned by RGOs, those owned by other institutional teams, and the matters requiring coordination or esca

📌 Research Group Officers (Castelldefels)
🏢 Institute Of Photonic Sciences
📍 Castelldefels