Job description:

· Implementing competitive projects and applied research initiatives at the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

· Conduct literature searches related to entrepreneurship topics, especially corporate venturing, scale-ups, and technology transfer: identification of articles, summarize key findings, etc.

· Providing support in related tasks to studies: surveys, interviews, writing, qualitative analysis (maybe some quantitative), writing, proofreading, and design of presentations.

· Implement competitive projects: writing of application, support to the project and partners, implementation of the deliveries, and more.

· Build and develop materials for presentations.

· Support stakeholders that are detail oriented.

· The early/initial estimation is around 70-80% of back-office and 20-30% of front-office.

· Other tasks related to the development of the Center and the school.

Requirements:

· Native English and Spanish both speaking and writing.

· Competitive projects experience: between four to six years of experience in European projects related to entrepreneurship and/or innovation (e.g., European Institute of Innovation and Technology, Horizon Europe, or other European programs/initiatives).

· Ph.D. in management, economics, or a related discipline (already finished at the starting date).

· Demonstrated experience in applied research.

· Experience with research methods: qualitative (must) and quantitative (at least some).

· Work-permit for Spain (NIE, etc.).

· Advanced office skills, especially with Excel, Word, and Power Point.

· Highly trusted person who works towards excellence and spirit of service, who can easily work with other international team members.

· Knowledge/experience on how EU projects are managed and reported.

· Orientation to detail, especially in proofreading, writing, and analytics.

· Committed, problem solver, positive, mentorable, and flexible.

· Ability to absorb complex information quickly.

· Structure thinking, synthesis, and planning.

· Availability to travel (punctually), if needed.

· Note: this search/position is NOT looking for profiles who aim to follow the academic tenure track, become a professor, or teach.

We offer:

· A professional working environment, stimulating activities towards societal impact combining applied research and public-funded entrepreneurship projects.

· A competitive salary in a city that is often ranked as one of the most attractive European cities to live in.

Conditions:

· Full-time position with an indefinite contract.

· Start date: the sooner, the better.

· Where: Barcelona Campus (presential).