This project has received funding from EIT (European Institute for Innovation & Technology) a body of the European Union under the EIT-Food Program 2017-2023

IMDEA Food is part of the Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies Network, promoted by the Regional Government of Madrid, with the aim of conducting research that is both socially valuable and of international scientific excellence.

Within this framework, the “EIT Food Programme” is being developed. To ensure its proper implementation, the IMDEA Food Institute is seeking to hire a Junior Project Management Technician for innovation, training, and scientific dissemination projects.

Reference: TIJ2025-017-EIT-FOOD
Job title: Junior Project Management Technician
Principal Investigator: Dr. María Jesús Latasa Sada

The “EIT Food Programme” consists of a set of activities and projects among partners that form part of a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC).

To ensure the proper implementation of the EIT Food Programme during the 2025 fiscal year—which includes the projects 21324-RIS Professional Development – “WeLead Food”, 21330-Food Solutions Challenges – “Functional Foods”, and 21300 – Food System Master of Science Program—and to meet the commitments undertaken by IMDEA Food for the upcoming periods and calls, it is necessary to recruit a project management support technician in innovation to assist with the scientific and technical activities associated with innovation and science-based entrepreneurship projects.

Main responsibilities include:

• Support in the management of projects and communication campaigns related to scientific dissemination, education, innovation, and business creation (design, implementation, and evaluation).
• Support in the management and implementation of social media campaigns (design, execution, and evaluation).
• Development and management of website content.
• Coordination and preparation of dissemination materials.
• Support in the organization of institutional events to communicate the results of EIT Food activities.
• Support in organizing workshops, conferences, and meetings.
• Assistance in the preparation of technical, administrative, and financial documentation related to the projects.
• Support in the application and management of new funding calls for the different areas of the EIT Food Programme.

Please, see FULL CALL FOR APPLICATION

I. Entry requirements:

Education requirements:

- Education Level: University degree, preferably in the fields of Communication, Innovation, or Marketing.

English proficiency is required (minimum level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR).

English proficiency must be demonstrated through an official certificate or, alternatively, by passing a language proficiency test (written and/or oral) to be conducted during the interview.

II. Evaluation of merits:

Additional training to be considered (other degrees, other knowledge):

• Specific training in the following areas: social media and digital marketing (SMM, SEO, SEM, web analytics, digital marketing tools, etc.), scientific dissemination and culture, communication and/or marketing.
• Training in the use of graphic design and editing tools (Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, etc.).
• Training on the national and European science and innovation system.
• Training in the management of national and European research, innovation, and knowledge transfer projects.

Professional experience to be considered:
Requirements: A minimum of 3 years of experience is essential in:

• Strategic management and implementation of communication campaigns/projects related to scientific dissemination, education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and/or institutional communication.
• Organization of public events focused on dissemination, education, innovation, and/or entrepreneurship (workshops, conferences, meetings, fairs, etc.).
• Development of content and materials (editorial, graphic, and audiovisual) for the implementation of campaigns on social media and other communication platforms.

Additional experience to be valued:

• Experience in monitoring and analyzing social media metrics (e.g., with tools like DataStudio, Hootsuite...).
• Experience in managing and developing web content (e.g., Drupal, WordPress...).
• Web analytics and monitoring (e.g., Google Analytics...).
• Experience using graphic design and editing tools (Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign...).
• Experience in the fields of Innovation, Education, and/or Entrepreneurship.
• Specific experience in managing EIT projects (especially EIT Food).
• Experience in the national and European science and innovation systems.
• Experience in managing national and European research, innovation, and transfer projects.
• Experience in media relations and in drafting and issuing press releases.

Other merits to be considered –

• Professional experience in public institutions and public research organizations.

Skills and abilities (to be assessed during the interview):

• Initiative, proactivity, and decision-making capacity.
• Ability to lead projects and work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Planning skills and results-oriented mindset to achieve objectives with high performance and on-time delivery.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in international environments.
• Adaptability and resilience.

The selection of candidates shall be carried out in accordance with the principles of equality, merit, ability and publicity, as well as objectivity, independence and professional rigour, respecting the confidentiality of the personal data of the participants, by means of a merit-based competition.

Once the deadline for the submission of applications has expired, and once the fulfilment of the requirements listed in the second base has been verified, the Selection Committee will proceed to assess the merits included in the curricula vitae related to the post and to select the candidates who best meet the established requirements, and will then open a second selection phase consisting of a personal interview.

The personal interview will consist of a face-to-face or videoconference interview which will focus solely on the merits put forward by the candidates in the competition phase and will be aimed at assessing the candidate's suitability for the post. The interview will last a maximum of 45 minutes.

Scale - selection criteria:

The evaluation process will be carried out according to the following criteria:

I. Additional training to be assessed: 0-30*.

II. Experience to be assessed: 0-30*.

III. Other merits to be assessed: 0-10*.

IV. Interview: 0-30

Type of contract: Permanent employment contract for scientific-technical project activities (Article 23 bis of the Science Act), in accordance with current legislation, with a trial period as established by law.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, split schedule from Monday to Friday.

Gross Annual Salary: Highly competitive remuneration based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Duration: Until the end of the project/funding.

Start date: Immediate.

Headquarter of the IMDEA Food Insitute, Madrid (SPAIN)