Job offer

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution in Spain is seeking a Leading Researcher (R4) to drive innovation in culinary and sustainability research. The role involves leading teams, managing projects, and collaborating with global stakeholders to foster advancements in gastronomy and health. Candidates should possess a PhD and extensive experience in related fields.

Formación

• At least 8 years of experience in a Technology Center or R&D&I business unit.
• Familiarity with funding projects in the food sector.
• Experience in knowledge transfer through patents or startups.

Responsabilidades

• Drive the development of research in culinary innovation, sustainability, and health.
• Lead research teams and manage multiple projects.
• Collaborate with international institutions on research projects.

Conocimientos

Research in culinary innovation

Sustainability

Health and gastronomy

Digital innovation

Knowledge transfer

Educación

PhD in food or related areas

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company: BASQUE CULINARY CENTER

Department

Goe Tech Center

Research Field

All Research

Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Positions

PhD Positions

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

25 Jun 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

16 May 2025

Funding

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme

Research Infrastructure

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Are you passionate about innovation and research applied to areas such as gastronomy, sustainability, and health? Would you like to be part of a team that leads the development of pioneering research projects, in collaboration with international institutions and organizations? Read on to find out what we can offer you!

At Basque Culinary Center, we work to drive social and economic development through gastronomy. Through our 360° Ecosystem, within the Gastronomy Open Ecosystem (GOe), we lead innovation and research projects while connecting with a diverse network of global stakeholders.

If you're interested in being part of a dynamic environment where research and innovation are at the core, this could be the perfect project for you!

Within the GOE Tech Center, your main mission will be to drive the development of research in its various areas of expertise, such as culinary innovation, sustainability and gastronomy, health and gastronomy, sensory analysis, and digital innovation.

Do you identify yourself with the following characteristics?

• You have a PhD in the field of food or related areas.
• You have at least 8 years of experience performing related functions in a Technology Center and/or R&D&I business unit.
• You are familiar with the funding map of projects in the food sector (at European, national, and local level).
• You bring experience in knowledge transfer to the market through patents and/or creation of startups.

Specific Requirements

You will make a difference if:

• You have worked in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
• You have led research teams in one of the areas in which the Technology Center works.
• You are a dynamic and proactive person, capable of taking on different projects/activities simultaneously.
• You consider yourself an empathetic and assertive person, used to foster teamwork.