Training officer

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 by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.

The Training and Academic Office (TAO) at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is seeking a highly motivated and well-organised Training Officer to join our team for a six-month period and coordinate the CRG internal training programme.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys organising learning activities, working with different stakeholders and ensuring that training activities run smoothly from planning through delivery, evaluation and reporting.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Training and Academic Office team to deliver high-quality, innovative and effective training opportunities for CRG researchers and science support staff
, aligned with the institute's strategic priorities and the professional development needs of its different communities.

• Organise and coordinate internal courses, workshops and e-learning activities, including scheduling, registrations, logistics, attendance, feedback and evaluation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of training activities responding to the needs of CRG researchers and science support staff.
• Act as the main contact point for trainers, external providers and participants, coordinating related administrative and payment procedures.
• Manage course information, documentation, registrations and e-learning content through the CRG Learning Management System (LMS) and FUNDAE.
• Prepare communication and dissemination materials and promote training opportunities across CRG communities.

The Training and Academic Office (TAO) was established in 2022 as one of the CRG strategic Office. Its mission is to support scientific talent and professional development through high-quality academic and training programmes.

The office coordinates institutional training for researchers and science support staff and supports the CRG PhD and postdoctoral communities throughout different stages of their professional development.

TAO also coordinates advanced international scientific training programmes, including Courses@CRG and EMBO practical workshops
, and contributes to the design and implementation of scientific and transferable-skills training programmes within European and institutional projects.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and international team and will take primary responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of the CRG internal training programme
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• Experience in project coordination and/or the organisation of training activities, workshops, courses or events
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• Experience working in an international academic, research or similar professional environment
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• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage several activities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Good written and spoken English
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• Background in life sciences
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• Previous experience coordinating institutional or professional training programmes
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• Experience with FUNDAE training management and reporting.
• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) or other digital learning platforms.
• Experience preparing communication and visual materials for training activities.

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in life sciences, education/training, research management or another relevant field.

• Proficiency in English (written and…