DISSEMINATION OFFICER

About BSC The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain.
It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe.
The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress.
BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over staff from 60 countries.
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In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured.
We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.
If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer.
We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.
Context And Mission We are looking for a dynamic individual with a strong eye for nuance and attention to detail to work on the dissemination of collaborative European research projects and other communication-related activities.
The chosen candidate will work in the Computer Applications in Science & Engineering (CASE) Department.
The selected candidate will interact daily with principal investigators and consortium members from different projects.
Structurally the person will report to the Project Dissemination Coordinator.
Key Duties Assist with developing and executing communications and dissemination initiatives including.
identifying target audiences, developing key messaging, developing high-quality materials, and assisting with tracking metrics and developing reports.
Design, write, produce, and distribute communications materials that may include.
targeted emails, fact sheets, posters, newsletters, website content, social media content, press releases and video scripts.
Provide and maintain relations with key stakeholders, project leadership, and external partners.
Plan, execute and attend project meetings and events.
Recommend innovative solutions for awareness campaigns, events, and outreach.
Other duties within the scope of the role to support the CASE Department as specified by the Project Dissemination Coordinator.
Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree in a related field (communication, journalism, science, marketing, advertising, public relations, etc.) Master’s degree in scientific communication or similar and specific courses is a plus Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience At least 2 years of experience in science communication, or management of research projects, or science degree holders with interest/experience in communication Knowledge and experience of management or dissemination of EU funded projects or EU/national agencies/organisations/bodies will be positively valued Creativity to devise novel, innovative communication tools (print/online) Capacity to interact and build strong relations with a diverse members/stakeholder/staff base Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience Basic knowledge of photo and video editing software (Photoshop and Premiere).
Willingness to occasionally travel in Europe Fluency in Spanish and English (written and oral).
Catalan will be plus Competences Excellent written and verbal communication skills including good editorial skills Ability to take initiative, prioritise and work under deadlines Ability to work both independently and to coordinate closely with a team Excellent interpersonal skills.
a cooperative team player, able to develop productive relationships with colleagues and external collaborators Organised and able to simultaneously manage multiple projects Conditions The position will be located at BSC within the CASE Department We offer a full-time contract (37.
h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures Duration.
Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration Holidays.
23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement Salary.
we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona Starting date.
Applications procedure and process All applications must be submitted via the BSC website and contain.
A full CV in English including contact details A cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered.
Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included.
Applications without this document will not be considered.
Development of the recruitment process The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system ("Concurso-Oposición").
The recruitment process consists of two phases.
Curriculum Analysis.
Evaluation of previous experience and/or scientific history, degree, training, and other professional information relevant to the position.
- 40 points Interview phase.
The highest-rated candidates at the curriculum level will be invited to the interview phase, conducted by the corresponding department and Human Resources.
In this phase, technical competencies, knowledge, skills, and professional experience related to the position, as well as the required personal competencies, will be evaluated.
- 60 points.
A minimum of 30 points out of 60 must be obtained to be eligible for the position.
The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people, ensuring at least 25% representation of women.
In accordance with OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for each vacancy at the beginning of the process.
After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will begin the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview.
At a minimum, a personality questionnaire as well as a technical exercise will be conducted during the process.
The panel will make a final decision, and all individuals who participated in the interview phase will receive feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.
At BSC, we seek continuous improvement in our recruitment processes.
For any suggestions or comments/complaints about our recruitment processes, please contact recruitment [at] bsc [dot] es.
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Deadline The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired.
Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted.
OTM-R principles for selection processes BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R).
This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc.
BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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