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Call for applications for the selection of a specialist technician for the Human Resources Office to temporarily cover a maternity leave absence at the Institute for Space Studies of Catalonia

OF_IEEC_265_2026
Publication date
2026-10-01
Deadline
2026-10-22

The IEEC (Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia) was established in February 1996 as a private non-profit foundation (NPO) to promote R&D in the space field in Catalonia. The IEEC is a research institute that studies all areas of knowledge and technologies applied to the space sector and space sciences, including astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, Earth observation, navigation and space engineering. Its mission is to push the frontiers of space research from the scientific and technological fields for the maximum benefit of society. It should also be noted that the Foundation is attached to the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan Government) and forms part of its institutional public sector due to the fact that the Generalitat has a majority participation in the Board of Trustees of the IEEC.

Introduction

The purpose of this call is to select a candidate to temporarily fill the position of Specialised Technician in the Human Resources Office of the Management Area of the Institut d’Estudis Espacials de Catalunya.

Description of position

  • Number of positions to be filled: Call for applications for the selection of a specialised technician for the Human Resources Office to provide temporary maternity leave cover at the Institut d’Estudis Espacials de Catalunya
  • Professional group: Professional Group I. Management, administration and services staff.
  • Professional category: Specialised Technician
  • Working hours: 37,5 hours/week
  • Workplace location: Esteve Terradas 1, RDIT Building, Office 212 Parc Mediterrani de la Tecnologia (PMT), Baix Llobregat Campus – UPC 08860 Castelldefels (Barcelona)
  • Type of contract: temporary replacement contract to cover maternity leave

We offer:

  • Temporary replacement contract.
  • Option of 3 days of voluntary remote work.
  • Condensed working hours in summer.
  • Salary based on qualifications and experience and the IEEC salary scales.
  • 31 calendar days of annual leave, 9 calendar days of Christmas leave, 6 calendar days of Easter leave and 3 working days of personal leave per working year.
  • Flexible working hours and measures to support work–life balance.

Functions

The Management Area is seeking to recruit a Specialised Technician to support the Human Resources Office.

 

The selected candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Publish job vacancies on the Institute’s website and on various job portals.
  • Maintain employee data in the management software and on the intranet.
  • Manage the time and attendance system and staff leave.
  • Welcome new staff and provide initial support.
  • Process student internship agreements with universities.
  • Prepare the documentation required for inspections, audits and research project reporting.
  • Perform other duties within the Human Resources Office.

Participation requirements and selection criteria

The following criteria will be assessed during the selection process:

  • ­Education: A qualification at least equivalent to a Higher Vocational Training qualification in Administration and Management, or proven ability to perform the role through work experience.

 

  • Experience: At least 1 year of experience in Human Resources departments is essential.

 

  • Languages:
  • Catalan language certification at level C1 of the Directorate-General for Language Policy, or equivalent.
  • Native or full professional proficiency in spoken and written Spanish.

The following aspects will be considered desirable merits (Maximum 20 points):

  • ­Intermediate proficiency in spoken and written English. (up to 2 points)
  • Additional training in Human Resources or administrative management will be considered. (up to 3 points)
  • Experience in Human Resources departments within public sector organisations, particularly research centres attached to the public sector of the Government of Catalonia, will be considered. (up to 4 points).
  • Experience with the Fundanet integrated management software. (up to 2 points).
  • Experience with HR software will be considered. (up to 3 points).
  • Knowledge of personal data protection and data confidentiality. (up to 2 points).
  • Knowledge of national and Catalan Science Acts regarding the recruitment of research staff. (up to 2 points).
  • Good written and verbal communication skills. (up to 1 point)
  • Other knowledge or circumstances relevant to the position. (up to 1 point).

Selection procedure

Eligibility requirements will first be verified, and an initial shortlist of candidates will be drawn up on the basis of the documentation submitted. Candidates who do not meet the requirements of the call will not proceed to the next stage, the assessment of merits. Merits will then be assessed. Candidates who do not achieve a minimum score of 10 points will not proceed to the next stage, the personal interview. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a personal interview to expand on the information provided in their CV and assess aspects relating to professional competencies. If deemed necessary, they will be invited to take a written/oral test once the round of interviews has been completed. Once the interviews have been completed, the selection committee will meet to assess the different stages of the selection process and issue a report determining the outcome of the selection.

The selection committee for this procedure will consist of:

  1. a) The Director of the Management Area / IEEC General Manager, or their delegate.
  2. b) The Head of the Human Resources Office, or their delegate.
  3. c) An IEEC employee on a permanent contract from Professional Group I. Management, administration and services staff, or their delegate.

Applicants must hold the original certificates substantiating the education and work experience stated in their CV and must submit them upon request.

In compliance with the LISMI, the IEEC will consider reserving the position for candidates who provide evidence of a disability of 33% or above, provided they are suitable to perform the duties of the position.

Contact and deadline

Interested applicants who meet the requirements may send a motivation letter together with their CV in PDF format, signed as certification, including a brief description of the duties performed in previous positions, to the following email address: RecursosHumans@ieec.cat indicating the reference “surname(s) and first name – OF_IEEC_265_2026” in the email subject line.

Applications that do not meet the requirements, do not fall within the specified cases or are not submitted in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered.

The reception of applications ends on

22/10/2026
Applications that do not meet the requirements included in the cases provided for, or those which are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered.
In accordance with current regulations on the protection of personal data, we inform you that the personal data contained in your communication relating to this selection procedure will be incorporated into the database of which the IEEC is responsible. The purpose of this treatment is to manage your participation and, where appropriate, the selection of your professional profile in the recruitment processes carried out by the IEEC. Therefore, we will use your data to carry out the contracting processes, to carry out the corresponding interviews, to assess compliance with the requirements for the processes, as well as those actions necessary for the execution of the process and to make effective the recruitment of staff at the IEEC. The basis for the legitimacy of this treatment is your consent, which may be revoked at any time (which means that you will not be able to participate in the selection process in question). The data will be retained during the selection procedure. If you provide us with the data or resume but do not participate in any open recruitment process, do not specify any or have participated in a procedure and have not been selected as a candidate, the IEEC will keep the data for a maximum period of two years., from the date of receipt of the communication, in order to manage your potential participation if any appropriate procedure is opened, eg on your profile. Once this period has elapsed, if you have not been selected and incorporated into the staff of the entity, the IEEC will permanently cancel your personal data. Your personal data will not be transferred to any third party for any purpose, except in cases where it is required by law or by a competent authority. You may exercise, in accordance with the requirements established in current regulations, the rights of access, rectification, deletion, opposition and limitation by sending your request in writing to the registered office of the IEEC (Esteve Terradas 1, RDIT Building, floor 2, Of. 212, 08860 Castelldefels) or by e-mail: protecciodedades@ieec.cat. The applicant must be duly identified in order to process the application. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Catalan Data Protection Authority by writing to C / Rosselló, 214, esc. A, 1r 1a, 08008 Barcelona or at its electronic headquarters (https://seu.apd.cat). You expressly authorize and consent to the processing of your personal data for the purposes mentioned and in accordance with the conditions indicated above.