The Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC) is launching a call for applications for the position of Director. The initial appointment is for a four-year term, with the possibility of renewal upon approval by the Board of Trustees.

About the IEEC 

The IEEC focuses its research efforts on the study of the Cosmos and the Earth as a planet, through a powerful programme for research, development and technological innovation in the framework of scientific missions and projects.

Role and Responsibilities 

The Director will have the following general duties and responsibilities:

• Manage, organise, execute and monitor the activities of the IEEC.
• Define and implement the institute’s Strategic Plan in line with advisory recommendations.
• Develop the annual activity program for approval by the Board of Trustees.
• Direct, organize, manage, and execute actions aimed at obtaining the necessary resources and sources of income to achieve the objectives.
• Lead research, development, knowledge and technology transfer, innovation, and training activities, as well as the internal organization.
• Supervise the selection procedures for attracting talent and recruiting the scientific and technical personnel, or for accepting the affiliation of scientific and technical personnel from other institutions.
• Formalize the affiliation of scientific and technical personnel.
• Promote the professional development within the Institute.
• Execute Board of Trustees’ directives and oversee compliance.
• Represent the IEEC in academic, industrial, and public forums.
• Maintain regular communication with CERCA regarding institutional progress.
• Organise regular meetings of the SAB and implement the recommendations upon approval by the Board of Trustees.

The reception of applications ends on 30/04/2025