• IESE Business School is committed to the development of leaders who aim to have a deep, positive, and lasting impact on people, firms and society through professional excellence, integrity, and spirit of service. IESE attracts and develops talented professionals to run its diverse programs. IESE’s people live the school’s mission on a day-to-day basis, maintaining the institution as one of the top business schools in the world. IESE focuses on principles in the workplace that help cultivate an atmosphere of professionalism, integrity, service, and respect and believes that organizations are communities of people.


• Within IESE, the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center creates a positive impact through thought leadership and networks - supporting entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors. It includes the WeStart and WeGrow mentoring for students/alumni founders, Technology Transfer Group, International Search Funds Institute, Scaleup Institute, Open Innovation Institute, Business Angels Network, and more.


• A professional working environment, stimulating activities towards societal impact combining applied research and public-funded entrepreneurship projects – in a city that is often ranked as one of the most attractive European regions to live in.

Job description:

• 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