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:
- Identification of suitable funding instruments and their promotion across CRM research groups.
- Consortia making, contacting potential collaborators at international level.
- Contributing to grant writing, to the definition of the work plan, and providing input into reach significant impact (dissemination, communication, training).
- 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:
- 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)
- Shortlist: Based on the assessment of the fulfillment of the minimum requirements of the offer.
- Interview: Evaluation of the shortlisted candidates through a face-to-face interview by a total score according to objective criteria.
- Appointment: The appointed candidate´s details will be posted at the CRM Careers webpage.