Research Assistant at the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center

• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our team. As a Research Assistant, you will support our team in conducting applied research projects in corporate innovation, technology transfer, and scale-ups as well as providing supporting in public-funded projects. Some examples of tasks that may involve:
  
  • Assist in gathering relevant research papers, articles, and publications related to ongoing projects, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the field.
  
  
  • Support in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data using various tools and techniques, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
  
  
  • Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations, effectively communicating research outcomes and insights to internal stakeholders and collaborators.
  
  
  • Gather data from databases – e.g. about startups.
  
  
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to contribute to cross-functional research projects and ensure seamless coordination.
  
  
  • Continuously stay ahead of the latest advancements in relevant technologies and contribute insights to the team.
  
  
  • Other tasks related to the development of the Center and the school.
  
  

• Educational background: A master's degree in a relevant field such as economics / finance / business, or a related scientific discipline.
  
  • Research skills: Strong research skills with the ability to gather and analyze information from various sources, critically evaluate research papers, and synthesize findings.
  
  
  • Attention to detail: A meticulous approach to work, ensuring accuracy in data collection, analysis, and documentation.
  
  
  • Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish, enabling effective collaboration, report writing, and presentation of research findings.
  
  
  • Team player: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise to achieve research goals.
  
  
  • Organizational skills: Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
  
  
  • Advanced office skills, especially with Excel, Word, and Power Point.
  
  

Conditions:

• Full-time


• Start date: the sooner, the better.


• End date: one year, with the possibility of extension.


• Where: Barcelona Campus (presential).


• Other requirements:
  
  • Work-permit in Spain.
  
  
  • Native English or C2 level of spoken and written.
  
  

Contact:

• Interested parties please send CV, academictranscript and a 200-words cover letter (indicating why they are interested) in English to:
  
  • Ingrid Vergés
  
  
  • IESE Business School
  
  
  • Phone Number: 93 253 42 00
  
  
  • Email: iverges@iese.edu