The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries.
The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a adaptable and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.
In April **, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research' Award from the European Commission.
This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code).
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The role
The
Training and Academic Office (TAO) at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)
is seeking a highly motivated and well?organised
Training Officer
to join our team for a six?month period and coordinate the CRG internal training programme.
This is a hands?on role for someone who enjoys organising learning activities, working with different stakeholders and ensuring that training activities run smoothly from planning through delivery, evaluation and reporting.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Training and Academic Office team to deliver
high?quality, innovative and effective training opportunities for CRG researchers and science support staff
, aligned with the institute's strategic priorities and the professional development needs of its different communities.
Main responsibilities
Organise and coordinate internal courses, workshops and e?learning activities,



including scheduling, registrations, logistics, attendance, feedback and evaluation.
Contribute to the development and implementation of training activities responding to the needs of CRG researchers and science support staff.
Act as the main contact point for trainers, external providers and participants, coordinating related administrative and payment procedures.
Manage course information, documentation, registrations and e?learning content through the CRG Learning Management System (LMS) and FUNDAE.
Prepare communication and dissemination materials and promote training opportunities across CRG communities.
About the department
The
Training and Academic Office (TAO)
was established in ** as one of the CRG strategic Office.
Its mission is to support scientific talent and professional development through high?quality academic and training programmes.
The office coordinates institutional training for researchers and science support staff and supports the CRG PhD and postdoctoral communities throughout different stages of their professional development.
TAO also coordinates advanced international scientific training programmes, including
Courses@CRG and EMBO practical workshops
, and contributes to the design and implementation of scientific and transferable?skills training programmes within European and institutional projects.




The successful candidate will join a dynamic and international team and will take primary responsibility for the day?to?day coordination of the
CRG internal training programme
.
Whom would we like to hire?
Professional experience
Must Have
Experience in
project coordination and/or the organisation of training activities, workshops, courses or events
.
Experience working in an
international academic, research or similar professional environment
.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage several activities and deadlines simultaneously.
Good written and spoken
English
.
Desirable / nice to have
Background in
life sciences
.
Previous experience coordinating institutional or professional
training programmes
.
Experience with
FUNDAE
training management and reporting.
Experience using a
Learning Management System (LMS)
or other digital learning platforms.
Experience preparing communication and visual materials for training activities.
Education and training
Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in life sciences, education/training, research management or another relevant field.
Languages
Proficiency in English (written and oral)
Technical skills
Strong command of
Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365
.
Confidence working with databases, spreadsheets and digital collaboration tools.
Familiarity with LMS platforms and visual communication tools would be an advantage.
Competences
We are looking for someone who:
Is
highly organised, reliable and attentive to detail
.
Can take ownership of activities and work autonomously while collaborating closel

📌 Training Officer (Barcelona)
🏢 Centre For Genomic Regulation (Crg)
📍 Barcelona