Ethics & Research Integrity
- Hits: 32
Equality & Diversity
ICMAB-CSIC · ORGANISATION
Equality & Diversity
Institutional action for equal opportunities, inclusion and a safe, respectful research environment.
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
ICMAB works to ensure that everyone can learn, contribute and lead in an environment based on equal opportunities, inclusion and mutual respect.
Equality and diversity are part of institutional quality. They guide how the Institute develops policies, supports its community and integrates inclusive perspectives into research and innovation.
-
Equal opportunities
Supporting fair participation, professional development and access to decision-making. -
Inclusive community
Recognising diversity and promoting a workplace in which every person is respected. -
Responsible research
Encouraging the integration of gender and inclusion perspectives into research and innovation.
Action Plan for Equality and Inclusion (PLA3I)
PLA3I translates ICMAB’s commitment into specific institutional action.
The Action Plan for Equality and Inclusion was developed by the Gender Equality and Diversity Committee and approved by the Institute Board on 14 November 2024.
It establishes actions tailored to ICMAB within—and beyond—the general framework of the CSIC III Equality Plan, positioning the Institute among Spanish research centres pioneering equality and inclusion in a broad sense.
Gender Equality and Diversity Committee
The Committee coordinates institutional work on gender equality, diversity and inclusion at ICMAB.
Established in 2016 within the framework of the Severo Ochoa Excellence Programme, it brings together representatives from research, students, technical staff and administration.
Its work has included actions to strengthen equal opportunities, increase the visibility of women scientists, promote inclusive governance, improve work–life balance and make equality resources accessible to the ICMAB community.
In 2018, ICMAB received the first CSIC Certificate of Equality (Distintivo de Igualdad), recognising the collective involvement of the Institute in equality policies and positive-action measures.
-
SOMMa EDI Working Group
Institutional participation
-
Science by Women
Fundación Mujeres por África
-
AMIT
Institutional membership
A safe and respectful workplace
ICMAB and CSIC maintain zero tolerance for sexual harassment and harassment based on sex, gender or sexual orientation.
Information, confidential reporting channels, training and institutional protocols support prevention, early detection and protection. Raising awareness and reporting inappropriate behaviour are essential to maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace.
ICMAB staff can contact the Equality Committee at
-
ICMAB zero-tolerance leaflet
English
-
CSIC zero-tolerance leaflet
English
-
General zero-tolerance decalogue
English
Why equality in research and innovation?
Equality supports research excellence by allowing all talent to flourish and by improving the relevance of scientific knowledge and innovation.
Inclusive teams and fair opportunities foster creativity, broaden perspectives and strengthen scientific progress. Integrating sex, gender and intersecting dimensions into research design can also produce more robust and socially relevant results.
-
Women Researchers Report 2025
CSIC Women and Science Committee
-
She Figures 2025
Infographic
-
She Figures 2024
European research and innovation report
Equality, diversity and inclusion at CSIC
ICMAB’s work is connected to the wider equality framework of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).
CSIC created its Women and Science Committee in 2002 and its Delegate Committee for Equality in 2011. Equality committees across CSIC institutes help translate institutional policies into everyday practice.
The CSIC III Equality Plan, approved on 1 April 2022, defines 49 actions across seven strategic areas, including work–life balance, professional development and the gender perspective in research content. CSIC also maintains institutional protocols for preventing and addressing workplace and sexual harassment.
Training, awareness and good practices
Courses and webinars help the ICMAB community recognise bias, integrate equality into research and build a respectful working culture.
SEA Gender Equality Course
An introduction to institutional gender-equality practice.
Gender Equality Training Webinar
Training material for awareness and organisational change.
Gender and Science Communication
Guidance for more inclusive and responsible science communication.
Unconscious Gender Bias in Research
Tools to identify and reduce unconscious bias in scientific environments.
Documents and resources
A curated library of institutional plans, protocols, evidence and practical resources retained from the former Equality at ICMAB page.
-
Plans and institutional documents
-
Safe-workplace protocols
-
Gender dimension in research
-
Evidence and reports
-
Diversity and inclusion
-
Bias in scientific careers and publishing
-
2018 CSIC Certificate of Equality
-
Networks and institutional initiatives
Latest news about equality and inclusion
News, activities and institutional updates related to equality, diversity and inclusion at ICMAB.
Contact the Equality Committee
The Gender Equality and Diversity Committee provides a contact point for equality, diversity and inclusion matters at ICMAB.
Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona, ICMAB-CSIC
Campus UAB
08193 Bellaterra
Barcelona, Spain
E-mail
Phone
+34 935 801 853
41.5013,2.1116
ICMAB-CSIC
Read more …Equality & Diversity
- Hits: 126
Administration & Support
ICMAB-CSIC · ORGANISATION
Administration & Management
Administrative and management support for the people, resources, purchases, projects and travel that sustain ICMAB research.
Administrative support for a research institute
Reporting directly to Management, the Administration team is responsible for the administrative processes that support ICMAB’s institutional and research activity.
Its work covers general and project accounting, charges and payments, purchasing and public tenders, inventory, personnel administration, recruitment and contracting, and the management of travel bookings, orders and expenses.
This page brings these functions together as an institutional hub for ICMAB staff, with direct access to the Administration team and internal documents.
Administrative functions
Core administration and management processes supporting ICMAB staff and research activity.
-
Purchasing & public tenders
Administrative support for purchases and public tendering processes. -
Accounting & invoicing
General accounting, charges, payments and invoice-related administration. -
Inventory
Administrative responsibility for the Institute’s inventory. -
Personnel administration
Administrative processes related to recruitment, contracting and personnel. -
Travel management
Coordination with travel agencies, bookings, travel orders and expenses. -
Project accounting & justification
Accounting and financial justification support for research projects.
General Manager
The General Manager profile is loaded dynamically from the ICMAB People directory.
Administration team
Administration profiles are loaded dynamically from People. Each card displays the person’s function and e-mail from the corresponding Joomla fields.
Administration by function
Administration office areas supporting projects, contracts, tenders, purchases, invoices and inventory.
-
Projects reporting, contracts, tenders and internships
-
Purchases
-
Invoices and inventory
-
Invoices and inventory
-
Invoices and inventory
-
Invoices and inventory
Administration documents
Internal procedures, forms and administrative resources are available to ICMAB staff through the Administration area of the intranet.
Contact Administration
The details below are the general institutional contact for ICMAB-CSIC. The original layout does not provide a dedicated Administration address.
Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona, ICMAB-CSIC
Carrer dels Til·lers, s/n
Campus UAB
08193 Bellaterra
Barcelona, Spain
E-mail
Phone
+34 935 801 853
41.5013,2.1116
ICMAB-CSIC
Read more …Administration & Support
- Hits: 44
Scientific Advisory Board
ICMAB-CSIC · ORGANISATION
Scientific Advisory Board
An international committee of recognised experts providing external guidance on ICMAB’s research strategy, scientific progress and future directions.
Independent scientific guidance with an international perspective
The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona is an international committee of renowned experts.
It provides guidance on ICMAB’s research strategy, scientific progress and future directions. Its external perspective helps the Institute assess its scientific activity within an international research and innovation context.
The SAB is distinct from the Scientific Board and the Scientific Executive Board: its role is based on independent external expertise.
Role and responsibilities
The SAB combines strategic guidance, scientific evaluation and an external view of emerging research and innovation priorities.
-
Research strategy
Provide external guidance on ICMAB’s research strategy and scientific priorities. -
Scientific progress
Review scientific progress and contribute a forward-looking perspective on future directions. -
Quality and impact
Evaluate the quality and impact of ICMAB’s scientific activities. -
Global alignment
Consider alignment with international scientific trends and innovation goals.
Scientific excellence and Severo Ochoa implementation
The Scientific Advisory Board evaluates the quality and impact of ICMAB’s research activity and follows the implementation of the Institute’s Severo Ochoa project.
Its insights support the Institute in strengthening scientific excellence, responding to international developments and connecting research priorities with innovation and technological advancement.
-
Evaluate
Assess the quality and impact of scientific activity. -
Follow implementation
Review progress in the implementation of the Severo Ochoa project. -
Guide future directions
Provide expert insight on future research and innovation priorities.
SAB Members
International experts who have served on the Scientific Advisory Board. Use the filter to distinguish the 2016–2022 period from members serving since 2023.
-
Luis Liz-Marzan
2016–2022
CIC biomaGUNE
Spain -
Natalie Stingelin
2016–2022 · Since 2023
School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
USA -
Rudolf Gross
2016–2022 · Since 2023
Technische Universität München, Physik Department
Germany -
David Larbalestier
2016–2022 · Since 2023
Applied Superconductivity Center, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
USA -
Maurizio Prato
2016–2022
Università di Trieste and CIC biomaGUNE
Italy / Spain -
Elsa Reichmanis
2016–2022 · Since 2023
Lehigh University
USA -
Susan Trolier-McKinstry
2016–2022 · Since 2023
W. M. Keck Smart Materials Integration Laboratory
USA -
Erio Tosatti
2016–2022
Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA)
Italy -
Patrick Couvreur
2016–2022
Laboratoire de Physico-Chimie, Pharmacotechnie et Biopharmacie
France -
Silke Christiansen
2016–2022
Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin Mat & Energie GmbH
Germany -
Judith MacManus-Driscoll
2016–2022
University of Cambridge, Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy
UK -
Jean-Marie Tarascon
2016–2022
Collège de France, Chimie du solide et de l'énergie
France -
Roser Valentí
Since 2023
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
Germany -
Ramón Martínez Máñez
Since 2023
Universitat Politècnica de València
Spain -
Patrik Johansson
Since 2023
Chalmers University of Technology
Sweden -
Bernhard Holzapfel
Since 2023
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Germany -
Carmen Freire
Since 2023
CICECO, Aveiro
Portugal
External advice within ICMAB governance
The Scientific Advisory Board contributes an international external perspective to ICMAB’s organisational and scientific governance framework.
Contact ICMAB
The details below are the general institutional contact for ICMAB-CSIC, not a dedicated address for the Scientific Advisory Board.
Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona, ICMAB-CSIC
Carrer dels Til·lers, s/n
Campus UAB
08193 Bellaterra
Barcelona, Spain
E-mail
Phone
+34 935 801 853
-
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
41.5013,2.1116
ICMAB-CSIC
Read more …Scientific Advisory Board
- Hits: 80
Scientific Board
ICMAB-CSIC · ORGANISATION
Scientific Board
The ICMAB scientific body that brings together Direction, management and the Institute’s permanent scientific staff.
The Institute’s permanent scientific community
The Scientific Board, formerly presented in the ICMAB navigation as the Scientific Assembly and also known as el Claustre, brings together the Institute’s leadership, management and permanent scientific staff.
It is formed by the Direction team — the Director and Deputy Directors — the General Manager and all permanent scientists at ICMAB.
The scientific staff represented in the Board includes Research Professors, Research Scientists and Tenured Scientists.
Scientific Board, Scientific Assembly and el Claustre
The new page uses Scientific Board as the official page name while preserving the former and familiar denominations for continuity and clarity.
-
Scientific Board
The official name used for the new page and its institutional presentation. -
Scientific Assembly
The former menu and URL denomination retained as an alternative term. -
El Claustre
The established name used alongside Scientific Board in the original institutional description.
Composition and structure
The Scientific Board combines Direction and management with the full community of permanent ICMAB scientists.
-
Direction
The Director and Deputy Directors form the Direction representation. -
Management
The General Manager participates as part of the Board’s composition. -
Permanent scientists
All permanent scientists at the Institute are members of the Scientific Board. -
Scientific categories
Research Professors, Research Scientists and Tenured Scientists.
Contact ICMAB
The details below are the general institutional contact for ICMAB-CSIC, not a dedicated address for the Scientific Board.
Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona, ICMAB-CSIC
Carrer dels Til·lers, s/n
Campus UAB
08193 Bellaterra
Barcelona, Spain
E-mail
Phone
+34 935 801 853
-
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
41.5013,2.1116
ICMAB-CSIC
- Hits: 50