TALENT

Building the digital future together

Our most significant value is
the talent of our workers.

i2CAT provides a challenging, innovative, and flexible environment where our employees can foster and develop their professional careers in a multicultural team, staying at the forefront of state-of-the-art technology.

Leading the digital trasnformation

Our research in advanced digital technologies allows us to lead the digital transformation, contributing to a sustainable and inclusive digital ecosystem.

Technological solutions for everyone

We develop technological solutions that enhance the competitiveness of companies, improve administrative efficiency, and promote digital inclusion among citizens.

Impact throught technology and knowledge transfer

We connect businesses and the public sector to transfer knowledge and create tangible solutions with real impact.

Focused on the territory, Catalonia and its people

To design technological solutions adapted to the territory’s needs, improve people’s lives, and contribute to the well-being and progress of Catalan society.

Job offers

Do you consider yourself an innovative and proactive person? Would you like to stay at the leading edge of technology? Do you want to develop your career within a research and innovation centre?

Diversity is key to progress and innovation, and at i2CAT, we actively work to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can develop their full potential.

We seek talented individuals with diverse perspectives to enrich our team. That’s why we are committed to plurality and aim to increase the number of people with functional diversity within our team. We are also committed to promoting female talent and are particularly interested in the experience of women and other underrepresented groups in the scientific and technological fields. This will help us be better prepared to tackle complex challenges. If candidates have similar qualifications, priority will be given to those belonging to one of these groups.

If you have any questions, suggestions, feedback, or concerns regarding your application journey, please don’t hesitate to contact us at talent@i2cat.net. We aim to respond to your message within two weeks of receiving it.

Human Resources Excellence in Research Award (HRS4R)

i2CAT has received the “Human Resources Excellence in Research Award” (HRS4R) granted by the European Commission. The award recognises institutions that support a favourable and enhanced work environment.

The ‘HR Strategy for Researchers’ supports research institutions and funding organisations in
implementing the Charter & Code in their policies and practices. Its implementation will render these institutions more attractive to researchers looking for a new destination. HRS4R culminates in recognising human resources excellence in research by the European Commission for institutions that have made progress in adapting their human resources policies to the principles set out in the Charter and Code.

Period 2023 – 2026

Past Period 2021 – 2023

Past Period 2019 – 2021

Past Period 2017 – 2019

Internal working group for the implementation of the HRS4R actions:

  • Sonia Beltrán, Administrative.
  • Xavier Costa, AI Driven Systems Research Area Director & Scientific Director
  • Eduard Grasa, Operations & Digital Infraestructure Director
  • Alba García, Scrum Master at the Software Engineering Group
  • Joan Adrià Ruiz, Space Communications Research Area Director
  • Claudia Torres, Early-Stage Researcher at the Software Networks Research Area

Compensation and benefits

As part of i2CAT, we offer you benefits to support your personal and professional well-being. We are committed to ensuring you have access to resources and programs that enhance your quality of life:

  • Work from our offices or home, whichever suits you best

    We only ask for one day in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.

  • Reduced working hours

    Enjoy shorter Fridays and reduced schedules during July and August.

  • Competitive salary

    A fixed salary plus a variable component based on objectives.

  • Generous holidays

    27 working days of annual leave to rest and recharge.

More Compensations and Benefits

  • Optional benefits: Configure your salary according to your needs. We offer you the option of restaurant vouchers, public transport vouchers, nursery services, and medical insurance.
  • Company social and team-building events (virtual & in-person).
  • We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development.
  • You will work with a laptop. You can choose from the following operating systems: Mac, Linux, or Windows.
  • You can develop your own personal training programme with our support.
  • We offer a range of benefits to support your well-being, both personally and professionally, including discounts on education, gym, telecom, food, and the personalised Club Benefit for all i2CAT members. You can save on clothes, travel, insurance, food, and more!
Talent playlist

Get to Know Our People.

Discover what makes i2CAT unique through the voices of our team. Watch the People & Talent playlist on YouTube and see how we grow, collaborate, and innovate together.

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Calls and research programmes

European Research Council

In 2023, i2CAT hosted three European Research Council PhD students who joined the research areas of AI-Driven Systems, IoT, and Mobile Wireless Internet. The ERC’s mission is to promote the highest quality research in Europe through competitive funding and to support investigator-driven, frontier research across all fields, based on scientific excellence.

Two other PhD students from the Centres de Formation d’Apprentis de l’Industrie de Lyon (CFAI Lyon) also collaborated on research projects in the Media Internet research area.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks

Two researchers from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks (MSCA-ITN) started their secondment PhD stages within the 5GSmartFact project. Their placements include NEC Laboratories (Germany) and ABB Group (Sweden), as well as Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany) and Ingeniarius – ING (Portugal), respectively. In 2024, we applied to the MSCA Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) call and recently secured the coordinated project GENOME (GENerative and connected intelligence for 6G Open ManagemEnt). Led by the Software Networks research group, the programme will explore, adapt, and validate large language models (LLMs) for the autonomous management and orchestration of various network domains—such as O-RAN, edge, and cloud—using intent-based networking and task-agnostic network functions.

AGAUR Grant Programmes

In 2024, i2CAT applied for five FI Joan Oró grants funded by the Agency for Management of University and Research Grants (AGAUR) of the Catalan Government. One grant was awarded, allowing a researcher to join the Distributed Artificial Intelligence research group and contribute to ongoing research projects. These grants support doctoral candidates in Catalan institutions by funding their research and training, boosting their academic and professional development in the early stages of their careers. In the same year, we also submitted two applications for the Ajuts per a la contractació de personal investigador predoctoral en formació and three applications for the Programa de suport a l’estabilització de personal investigador postdoctoral (ESTAB 2024) in the fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The outcomes of these applications are still pending. Finally, during 2024, we hosted three doctoral interns from ING (Greece), the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania), and the University of Valladolid (Spain). Additionally, a researcher from the AI-driven Systems research group at i2CAT participated in a research stay at Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden).

Internal programs

PhD Program

We offer an internal PhD program that provides research groups with the opportunity to host PhD candidates in training. This program aims to foster scientific excellence by enabling complete dedication to research, as PhD candidates will not be tied to specific projects but will be directly funded by i2CAT.

Research Mobility Program

This year, we launched the i2CAT Research Mobility Program. This new program aims to support i2CAT’s research staff (both predoctoral and postdoctoral) in carrying out research stays at international research centres. The program provides financial support to selected candidates as part of the 2025 call for applications, enabling them to undertake a research stay abroad.

International Relocation Support at i2CAT

At i2CAT, we are committed to fostering the internationalisation of our team, as we believe that diverse perspectives and global talent are key to driving innovation. For this reason, the People & Talent department offers in-house support for all relocation processes involving European and non-European staff. This includes assistance with work and residence permit applications, visa processes, and overall support throughout the individual’s relocation journey to Spain.

From the initial application to legal follow-up, we provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and secure migration process. Our team will handle the preparation and submission of the required documentation to the Spanish authorities. To ensure you feel fully supported and informed, we have created detailed, step-by-step guides to walk you through each phase of the process. We believe that navigating a migration journey shouldn’t be something you do alone.

We also offer a comprehensive Relocation Brochure. It includes essential information and practical advice for individuals moving to Barcelona — everything you need to help you settle in smoothly, both personally and professionally.

Relocation brochure Mobility guide for European citizens Mobility guide for Non-European citizens