Created in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia) and the University of Barcelona, IRB Barcelona is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence—a seal that was awarded in 2011.

The institute is devoted to conducting research of excellence in biomedicine and to transferring results to clinical practice, thus improving people’s quality of life, while simultaneously promoting the training of outstanding researchers, technology transfer, and public communication of science. Its 28 laboratories and seven core facilities address basic questions in biology and are orientated to diseases such as cancer, metastasis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and rare conditions.

IRB Barcelona is an international centre that hosts 400 members and 35 nationalities. It is located in the Barcelona Science Park. IRB Barcelona forms part of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) and the “Xarxa de Centres de Recerca de Catalunya” (CERCA).

IRB Barcelona is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to help Dr. Toni Gabaldón with the day-to-day administrative operations. This position aims to provide secretarial support to the Principal Investigator (PI) of the Comparative Genomics research group.

DUTIES: 

• Be the first point of contact for the administration related tasks.
• Helping with the management of the back office tasks of the different processes and activities of the lab.
• Answer phone calls and emails to ensure a good communication flow between institutions and the laboratory.
• Plan and schedule meetings.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

Must Have – Required: 

• Qualifications:
  • FPII in Secretarial studies or related.
  • Bachelor Degree in any field.
    
• Thecnical Skills: Good command of Microsoft Office pack (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Languages: Knowledge of English and Spanish.
• Competences: Highly motivated, people oriented, strong organisational skills, good communication skills, responsible and with the ability to work independently.

Desirable:

• Experience: Minimum of 1 years in a similar position. Preferable, in scientific or educational institutions.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTS:

• Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• International Environment: The opportunity to join a prestigious international research institution and become a member of our administration team.
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Continuous training in a high-quality environment.

HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION PROCESS:

• Deadline for applications: 07/02/2023 (If no suitable candidate is found, the deadline will be extended) 
• Number of positions available: 1
• Selection process:
  • Pre-selection: Will be based on CV, motivation letter and experience. 
  • Interviews: Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.
  • Job offer: Will be sent to the successful candidate after the interview. 

Note: The strengths and weaknesses of the applications will be provided upon request.