About ICN2

ICN2 is a research institute focused on nanoscience and nanotechnology, providing cutting-edge solutions and fostering scientific innovation. Our Marketing, Communication & Fundraising Department plays a key role in promoting research activities, scientific projects, and institutional communications through high-quality visual and digital materials.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Webmaster and Graphic Designer to join our team temporarily. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing the ICN2 website, supporting web-based projects, and creating high-quality graphic and visual materials for institutional and scientific communications. This role requires an immediate start.

Main Responsibilities

Website Management & Development:

• Maintain and update the ICN2 public website using Joomla.
• Manage website hosting, domains, and software updates.
• Provide technical support for research group and project websites.
• Contribute expertise in UX and web design to improve digital communication efforts on the web.

Graphic & Visual Design:

• Design promotional materials (posters, brochures, flyers, rollups, banners) for institutional and scientific events.
• Create scientific illustrations, including diagrams, figures, and visual representations of research findings.
• Develop visual content for academic papers, presentations, journal covers, and funding proposals.
• Ensure brand consistency across all design projects.
• Valuable: Knowledge in audiovisual content creation (basic video editing, motion graphics, etc.).

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in Joomla and WordPress for web maintenance and updates.
• Strong knowledge of graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience in UX/UI design and modern web development principles.
• Ability to create engaging scientific illustrations and data visualizations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with researchers, the marketing team and external suppliers.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact scientific communication projects.
• A dynamic and collaborative working environment within a prestigious research institute.
• Flexible working conditions within the framework of the temporary contract.

Summary of conditions:

• Full time work (37,5h/week)
• Contract Length: Temporary (leave substitution)
• Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)
• Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
• Support to the relocation issues (if applicable)
• Life Insurance.
• Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:
• Option to telework (2 days per week)
• flexible work schedules
• 6 h/day July and August and every Friday during all year
• 28 holidays per year
• Flexible compensation plan: tax advantages contracting some products (health insurance, childcare, training, among others.)
• Training activities: languages, mentoring programme, wellbeing programme.
• International environment