People Development Support Officer (internship contract for recent graduates)

As a flagship research center in nanoscience and nanotechnology, our mission is to open and explore new frontiers of knowledge at the nanoscale, and bring value to society in the form of new understanding, capabilities and innovation, while inspiring and providing broad training to the next generations of researchers. Our values are Commitment, Collaboration and Transformation.

Our research lines focus on the newly-discovered physical and chemical properties that arise from the behaviour of matter at the nanoscale. ICN2 has been awarded with the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence distinction for three consecutive periods (2014-2018 and 2018-2022 and 2023-2026). ICN2 comprises 20 Research Groups, 7 Technical Development and Support Units and Facilities, and 2 Research Platforms, covering different areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Job Title: People Development Support Officer (internship contract for recent graduates)

Department: Human Resources Department

Description of Group/Project: The mission of ICN2's Human Resources Department is to help make the institute an attractive and inclusive research centre for both our current members and the global scientific community, in line with the centre's mission and values.

How do we achieve this?

With this spirit and purpose, a professional and committed team made up of specialists in each area of Human Resources, works to ensure the greatest possible contribution to the institute.

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Onboarding
• Job posting and dissemination of job positions
• Support recruitment processes
• Onboardings
• Exit Interviews

• Training
• Support the organization and dissemination of training activities
• Register the activities and attendance in our training platform

• People Development
• Support the People Development team in strategic projects like the PhD Programme, Postdoc Programme, and other career development related initiatives

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Labour Relations, Business Administration, or another HR‑related field. Postgraduate education in Human Resources will be valued.

(Due to contract requirements, candidates must have finished their degree in the last three years)

• Knowledge: High level of English is essential. Spanish and Catalan too. Knowledge of microsoft office: excel, word, etc.
• Professional Experience: Previous experience in an HR Department will be valued, specifically in a scientific research environment.
• Personal Competences: We are looking for a proactive, organized, and collaborative person, with a genuine interest in people and strong motivation to learn and grow.

Summary of conditions:

• Full time work (37,5h/week)
• Contract Length: 1 year
• 28 vacation days per year
• Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)
• Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
• Support to the relocation issues.
• Life Insurance.

Estimated Incorporation date: September 2026

How to apply:

All applications must be made via the ICN2 website and include the following:

Deadline for applications: 12 August 2026

Equal opportunities:

At ICN2, we foster an inclusive and safe work environment, free from any form of discrimination-whether based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, origin, culture, religion, disability, or any other personal or social condition. We are committed to ensuring equal treatment and opportunities in all our processes, especially in recruitment, which is based solely on talent, experience, and ability. We implement proactive policies for inclusion and harassment prevention that reinforce our commitment to respect and fairness. If you share these values and are looking to grow in an open and diverse environment, ICN2 is ready to welcome you.