Specialist Technician - Research Data and Open Science

REF: 2026/26 - 26-026_SS_BP

About the research group

The Department of Knowledge Management and Quality plays a key role in enhancing institutional efficiency and supporting strategic decision-making at IDIBELL. The Knowledge Management Unit oversees institutional indicators, provides guidance on research assessment and open science, and manages the institutional research data repository while offering support for data management plans. The Quality Unit ensures regulatory compliance, promotes continuous improvement, and advises on quality management systems and excellence certifications.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Data and Open Science Technician to join the Knowledge Management and Quality Department.

The overall aim of the project is to strengthen the institutional repository as a key Open Science infrastructure, enhancing its capacity to support the deposit, description, sharing and reuse of biomedical research data. The role will contribute to improving interoperability, accessibility and transparency of research outputs in line with FAIR principles and Open Science practices. Within this framework, the role will also contribute to building and maintaining a catalogue of datasets deposited in the institutional repository.

The main responsibilities are:

• Provide guidance and support to researchers on data management plans, in line with Open Science and FAIR principles.
• Provide support and training to researchers in the deposit of research data and research outputs in the institutional repository (CORA.RDR).
• Improve the data deposit protocol in line with FAIR principles.
• Organise training activities for researchers and support staff.
• Participate in the dissemination of project results through communication activities.
• Perform other project-related tasks as required.

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Previous experience in similar positions will be valued.
• Experience with automation and scripting tools (e.g., Python).
• Experience with research data repositories or data curation workflows will be valued.
• Previous experience in implementing data governance systems will be valued.

Education and training

•  University degree, preferably in Data Science, Mathematics or Engineering. Other relevant degrees will also be considered. 

Technical & soft skills

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work proactively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Languages

• Good command of the English language.
•  Fluency in written and spoken Catalan and English is mandatory.

We will value, but not required

• Understanding of the public research environment (preferably the biomedical sector).

What do we offer

•  No. of positions: 1.
•  Estimated start date: 13/04/2026.
•  Contract duration: Permanent by project.
•  Estimated annual gross salary: 35.000€ - 38.000€
•  You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
•  Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way.
•  Possibility to work some days in remote -Teleworking.
•  26 working days of holiday per year.
•  System of accumulated hours for employees, from 88 to 104 hours depending on the year (11 to 13 working days), to attend to personal matters.
•  Paid leave package.
•  Benefits of constant training are offered.
•  We offer and promote diverse and inclusive conditions. Applicants are made free from any discrimination. Specifically IDIBELL works to improve gender equality in all areas with the aim of achieving gender balance, but maintaining the most scrupulous respect to any choice at the level of gender identity. Please express yourself freely, safely and non-binarily, if that's the case.

Deadline: Please submit your application by 02/04/2026.

Data protection notice

In compliance with the obligations established in the General Regulation of Data Protection (RGPD), which is the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the Parliament and of the Council, of April 27, 2016, and the Organic Law 3/2018, of December 5, Protection of Personal Data and guarantee of digital rights, it is reported that the Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), CIF G58863317, with address Av. Granvia de l'Hospitalet, 199-203, 08908, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, will process your personal data, as the controller, to apply for the position, maintain communication concerning the status of the candidature, to access the delivered CV; to compare that your data is in accordance with the offers announced by IDIBELL and to verify, where appropriate, that the information provided is accurate. You can find more information in our Privacy Policy at https://idibell.cat/en/privacy-policy-2/, request more information about the data processing carried out and exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion, opposition, portability, limitation of processing by sending a request at email: dataprotection@idibell.cat. If you consider that you have not obtained satisfaction in exercising your rights, you may submit a claim to Catalan Data Protection Authority.

Our institute

IDIBELL is a research center that integrates the biomedical research of the Bellvitge University Hospital (HUB), the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), and the University of Barcelona in the Bellvitge Campus (UB), and the Viladecans Hospital (HV). The research focuses of IDIBELL are cancer, neuroscience, translational medicine and regenerative medicine. Research, innovation and society are the pivots on which researchers work every day in order to improve the quality of life of citizens.

Observations:

The 'HR Excellence in Research' award represents IDIBELL’s commitment to the implementation of Human Resources policies, which oversee the attracting and development of talent in an open, transparent, and based on personal merit, in alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment Researchers (Charter and Code).

IDIBELL is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the implementation of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTMR).