Training officer

Centre for Genomic Regulation; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Training and Academic Office (TAO) at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is seeking a proactive Training Officer for a six-month period to coordinate the internal training programme.

You will organise courses, workshops and e-learning, liaise with trainers and participants, manage registrations, assessments and reporting, and ensure high-quality training aligned with CRG priorities.

Strong organisational skills and fluency in English are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating training activities, workshops or events.
• Experience in international academic or research settings.
• Excellent organisational skills with multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Organise internal courses, workshops and e-learning activities.
• Coordinate trainers, providers and participants, including admin and payments.
• Maintain course information and LMS content.
• Create communication materials to promote training opportunities.
• Support TAO team in evaluating and reporting training impact.

Skills

Project coordination

Training events

International environment

English proficiency

Communication

Education

Master's degree in life sciences

Tools

LMS platforms

FUNDAE

Microsoft Office 365

Learning management system (LMS)

Job description

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.

Main responsibilities

• 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.

About the department

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.

Whom would we like to hire?

Professional experience

Must Have

• Experience in project coordination and/or the organisation of training activities, workshops, courses or events.
• Experience working in an international academic, research or similar professional environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage several activities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Good written and spoken English.

Desirable / nice to have

• Background in life sciences.
• Previous experience coordinating institutional or professional training programmes.
• 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.

Education and training

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

Languages

• Proficiency in English (written and oral)

Technical skills

• Strong command of Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365.
• Confidence working with databases, spreadsheets and digital collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and visual communication tools would be an advantage.

Competences

We are looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised, reliable and attentive to detail.
• Can take ownership of activities and work autonomously while collaborating closely with the team.
• Is proactive and solution-oriented and can adapt to changing priorities.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working with researchers, trainers, providers and administrative colleagues.

The Offer – Working Conditions

• Contract duration: Temporary replacement contract to cover a period of sick leave and maternity leave
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
• Target start date: as soon as possible

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section .

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.