.Job title: Project manager – ERC Advanced Grant CoDeFeL projectCompany: Universidad de DeustoJob description: University of Deusto in the ERC Advanced Grant CoDeFeL project framework invites applications for one (01) open project manager position at the ERC CoDeFeL, Control for Deep and Federated Learning project.Purpose of the position: DeustoTech – Deusto Institute of Technology is the technological research center of the University of Deusto, located on the Bilbao campus.
Its mission is to promote research, training, and knowledge transfer at the service of society and industry.
The Chair of Computational Mathematics within DeustoTech is dedicated to advancing research, training, and outreach in various aspects of Applied Mathematics.
Our team works actively in the broad area of Applied Mathematics and Machine Learning, developing and applying methods of Mathematical and Computational Mathematics to model, understand, design, and control the dynamics of various phenomena arising in the interface of Mathematics with Engineering, Physics, Environment and Climate Sciences, and Social Sciences.CoDeFeL seeks to make a breakthrough that takes the mathematical foundations of Machine Learning beyond their present frontiers through the systematic development of new ideas and methods inspired by control theory.
The project is developed by the "Chair for Dynamics, Control, Machine Learning, and Numerics – Alexander von Humboldt Professorship (FAU DCN-AvH) in cooperation with the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain, led by Enrique Zuazua.DeustoTech is seeking a part-time Project Manager with proven experience in the design and management of international research projects.
The successful candidate must work closely with the project's principal researcher and team, as well as DeustoTech's managerial team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for internal and external dialogue on project-related issues, ensuring the smooth development and fulfilment of the project as set out in the contract with the European Commission.Functions: The project manager tasks to be performed include the following: Scheduling and controlling the project timeline, tasks, and logistics to meet deadlines and set objectives.
Coordinating the activities carried out by the working team closely with the project's PR, including admission and incorporation of team members during the project.
Monitoring progress: writing progress reports, official reports, bookkeeping, and carrying out administration and managerial tasks.
Serving as a project interlocutor with other functional areas at the University of Deusto.
Establishing and maintaining communication channels with other entities: Participating and promoting international meetings with the aim of creating connections and synergies within the project.
Identifying and establishing collaborations with the various actors involved in the innovation system (intersectoriality)