Scientific Project Manager (REF. 2022-007-P04500)

Temporary call
Deadline July 08, 2022
Description

 The CRM is looking for a Scientific Project Manager to join the Centre, in the framework of the Strategic Research Programme (SRP) 2022-2025 awarded as Maria de Maeztu Unit of Excellence (CEX2020-001084-M), with a focus on internationalization and interdisciplinarity.

 Applications will be accepted until Friday 8th July 2022.

 
TASKS

  • Support to the development of proposals aligned with the SRP MdM Unit of Excellence. Activities will include:
  1. Identification of suitable funding instruments and their promotion across CRM research groups.
  2. Consortia making, contacting potential collaborators at international level.
  3. Contributing to grant writing, to the definition of the work plan, and providing input into reach significant impact (dissemination, communication, training).
  4. Proof-reading and reviewing of full proposals.
  • Support to the achievement of the integration and interdisciplinary goals in the CRM MdM, in collaboration with the appointed task forces.
  • Project management of ongoing competitive-funded projects, such as the MdM itself. Liaising with the funding agencies and/or partners, monitoring their execution, and contributing to reporting

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • A PhD in mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics or engineering, or equivalent experience in research.
  • Experience as a participant and/or manager in H2020, other international research and innovation projects (LIFE, ERANETs, etc) and projects funded by the Spanish Research Agency.
  • Familiar with the European, Spanish and Catalan research and innovation systems (funding agencies and programs, instruments, calls, etc) and their current policies.
  • Competencies: Teamwork, communication skills.
  • Excellent command of Spanish and English
  • Desirable: Experience and/or training in innovation management. 

 

CONTRACT DETAILS

  • Expected starting date: September 1st-19th, 2022.
  • Contract finishing on 31st December 2025.
  • Salary: 32,000-38,500 euros/year, according to the candidate´s profile and experience.

 

APPLICATION AND EVALUATION PROCESS

The selection process will be evaluated by the CRM Director, the Managing Director and the Executive Director. This process consists in:

  1. Admission of candidates: Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae with two possible references and a cover letter​ to the email address at crm@crm.cat, (deadline: 8th July 2022) indicating the offer code in the subject (REF 2022-007- P04500)
  2. Shortlist: Based on the assessment of the fulfillment of the minimum requirements of the offer.
  3. Interview: Evaluation of the shortlisted candidates through a face-to-face interview by a total score according to objective criteria.
  4. Appointment: The appointed candidate´s details will be posted at the CRM Careers webpage.