Project Manager In Research (2 Positions)

Introduction to the vacant position:

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), a cutting-edge research center based in Barcelona, is looking for two Project Managers in Research.

We offer an exciting full-time development opportunity for two new Project Managers to join our Projects Office in Barcelona.

Their role will be to oversee and manage the research projects of several research lines, liaising with other sites and institutions across Spain and Europe.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Funding: Identify new project opportunities (covering both national and international competitive calls, from public and private funding institutions) for the research lines assigned. Project formulation: Pre-evaluation of proposals to maximise success possibilities. Advising on project partners, preparation of budget, support on proposal writing and submission. Project management: Liaising between project and funders; coordination between sites within international projects; coordinating and overseeing project reporting; general project coordination, keeping track of project agendas, meetings and deadlines. Financial management of the research lines: Maximizing the outcome of the research lines within the available budget. Liaising: Between research group leaders and other IBEC research management areas (People Management, Finance, Tech Transfer and Business Development, Strategic Initiatives and Communication and Public Relations) for the daily running of the research lines. Requirements for candidates:

Essential: Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics or experimental/life sciences. PhD will be viewed favorably. Minimum one year experience in research project management, in particular regarding EU Framework Programme projects (H2020/Horizon Europe) and other EU & international funding schemes. Full command of Spanish and English. Catalan is a plus. Competences: Communication, teamwork, proactivity, problem solving, decision making, planning and organizational skills. Advantageous: Knowledge of public and private research funding systems (European and Spanish). Knowledge of public research Catalan system. Knowledge of competitive grant applications. Previous experience working with international collaborators. We Offer:

Number of available positions: 2 Starting date: December 2024 Working conditions: Full-time Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to projects with possibilities for extension. One of the two positions is linked to project "Programa de recerca i innovació en Teragnosi Aplicada". Up to 2 days per week of Telework Measures to reconcile work and family life (flexible schedule working hours, teleworking, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others). Specific training for the position will be offered. IBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors. High-quality international scientific environment. Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit and to install in Barcelona. Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high-quality international scientific environment. How to apply:

Until November 14th, 2024 an online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: https://careers.ibecbarcelona.eu/ Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.

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IBEC is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit based Recruitment principles (OTM-R) https://ibecbarcelona.eu/careers-at-ibec/jobs/ IBEC's Commitment on equal opportunity:

Our strength and excellence as an international transdisciplinary Research Institute are based on diversity. Being an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, so that we support employees irrespective of their gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background.

IBEC actively looks for female candidates for Senior positions ensuring that at least 40% of shortlisted applicants invited to interview have to be women with comparable level of CVs as the male candidates. At the end of the evaluation process, in case of equal merit, priority will be given to female candidates.

For candidates with children that come from outside Barcelona, we offer babysitting services during the interview, so you don't have to worry about anything else than doing a good interview. Contact us if you are interested in this service.

IBEC, as a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), will consider, especially for early-stage investigators, much more the scientific content of research outputs, than publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which it were published.

Protection of personal data:

IBEC guarantees that candidates' personal data are processed in accordance with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Law 3/2018 on Data Protection. Personal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process.

Who we are?

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine based in Barcelona. IBEC is one of the top research institutions named as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre by the Ministry of Science, Universities and Innovation, which recognizes excellence at the highest international level in terms of research, training, human resources, outreach and technology transfer.

IBEC's mission is to develop international high-quality interdisciplinary research that, while creating knowledge, contributes to making a better quality of life, improving health and creating wealth. A close link with key universities, reference hospitals and corporations, are assets that facilitate achieving the mission.

IBEC was established in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Autonomous Government of Catalonia), the University of Barcelona (UB) and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC).

IBEC is located within the Barcelona Science Park and is managing 3,800 square meters facilities, with an annual budget of 22 Mio€; 4,150 square meters of facilities; 21 research groups and a team of researchers and support services of 400 people from 35 different countries. www.ibecbarcelona.eu

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