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.

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 role is focused on institutional activities associated with the operation of Research Groups.



personal assistance and tasks unrelated to institutional research activity are outside its scope.

Each RGO will support a limited portfolio of Research Groups. Group Leaders will identify the needs and operational priorities arising from their group activity, within the agreed institutional framework.

A designated RGO Coordinator will be responsible for hierarchical supervision, workload allocation, prioritization across groups, consistency of practice and professional development. The RGO Coordinator will report to the Executive Leadership.

Main Responsibilities

Administrative and Organizational Support
- Provide structured administrative support to assigned Research Groups.
- Help Group Leaders and researchers navigate ICFO’s policies, procedures and institutional requirements.
- Prepare, organize and follow up on requests, documentation and recurring administrative processes.
- Anticipate requirements, deadlines and approvals.
- Maintain

📌 Research Group Officers (Castelldefels)
🏢 ICFO
📍 Castelldefels