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 of an interdisciplinary, motivated, and creative scientific team supported by a flexible and efficient administration and high-end innovative technologies.
EU-LIFE is an alliance of independent European research institutes in the life sciences. EU-LIFE has two main objectives:
To advocate for scientific research in European science policy by interacting with policymakers and stakeholders.To help create optimal environments for research by fostering networks of collaboration and knowledge sharing between our institutes and beyond.EU-LIFE is a lively community consisting of 15 research institutes in the Life Sciences throughout Europe. EU-LIFE currently has 7 working groups and 4 task forces where we bring together experts and practitioners from our member institutes on specific topics to share best practices, develop projects, reports, and trainings for researchers and other staff. The EU-LIFE office is located in Barcelona at the Centre for Genomic Regulation, one of our member institutes.
The role The EU-LIFE Policy Officer will be responsible for developing and executing several activities within the EU-LIFE community with high quality, efficiency, and timely delivery. The main tasks of the EU-LIFE Policy Officer are:
Follow the European Research & Innovation policy agenda and identify relevant developments for EU-LIFE.Contribute to EU-LIFE positions on these topics and support the EU-LIFE Executive Director and EU-LIFE representatives in the policy area.Collect and prepare data to support policy action.Contribute to the writing and/or produce documents for EU-LIFE policy actions.Support interaction with external stakeholders and relevant communities.(Co-)organize EU-LIFE meetings and represent EU-LIFE in external events.Contribute to the development and execution of activities led by the office and/or strategic projects.Team up with the EU-LIFE office team members, assist the EU-LIFE Executive Director in general office tasks, and take over tasks of other EU-LIFE office team members when needed.About the team EU-LIFE's working groups and task forces are guided and supported by the EU-LIFE office team. The EU-LIFE office also leads the organization of the European policy action of the alliance in close collaboration with the EU-LIFE Chairs (rotating position) and the Strategy group, and coordinates the EU-LIFE activities to reach the goals set out in the yearly action plan of the alliance.
We offer the opportunity to work in an international environment, in a small and dynamic team that interacts daily with around 200 members of the working groups/task forces as well as with external collaborators. The EU-LIFE Community Officer will work under the supervision of the EU-LIFE Executive Director as part of the EU-LIFE office team.
Whom would we like to hire? Professional experience Must Have We will positively value relevant experience in any of the following:
Science policyKnowledge of policy-making processes at the European level and of EU institutionsProject managementScience communicationLife sciences and/or experience in a research organizationEducation and training Languages You have a high level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
Technical skills Experience with Office suite tools, web content management systems (CMS), and databases will be positively valued.
Competences You have excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.You have good facilitator skills in multicultural and diverse environments and see purpose in helping build communities, particularly around scientific research-related topics.You are a good team player and able to collaborate with colleagues for a common goal.You are well-organized, proactive, flexible, and have the ability to work with tight deadlines.You have a problem-solving attitude.The Offer - Working Conditions Contract duration: Indefinite, linked to the EU-LIFE agreement.
Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.
Target start date: As soon as possible.
We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The CRG is committed to reconciling work and family life for its employees and offers an extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.
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