**ENGLISH VERSION****Research Projects Management Technician** (Ref: MGMT 2024-06)The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a Research Projects Management Technician. This position will be funded by NEXT-ICIQ project GPE2022-00953, funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033.The Research Project Manager technician will work at the Research Projects and International Collaborations Unit, supporting the preparation of European competitive projects.**Responsibilities**- Funding: Identify new funding opportunities for the research lines at ICIQ- Project preparation: Support the definition of research projects, advising on project partners, preparation of budget, support on proposal writing and submission.- Liaising between research group leaders and other ICIQ support areas for the daily running of the projects- Project Coordination: Monitor the progress of work, anticipate possible problems and maintain excellent communication with the Principal Investigator and with the Project Officer or equivalent from funding agencies. Organize and participate in consortium meetings, teleconferences, reviews and other events. Prepare and submit high-quality periodic reports on time (collect and review consortium information).- Science policy: Analysis and participation in the definition of roadmaps and strategic agendas- Others: Collaborate to improve the operation of the different units involved in the research projects implementation by sharing best practices**Requirements**:- University Degree (Chemistry related degrees might be an advantage).- Research experience or PhD- Excellent communication (both oral and written) and networking skills- Advanced level of English, Spanish and Catalan (written and spoken) is required.- Team work skills- Proactive and enthusiastic personality- Used to working under pressure with strict deadlines- Availability to travel within Europe**Valued qualities**:- Previous experience and training in research project management and knowledge of European research funding- Experience/knowledge on science policy- Good knowledge of CERCA centres and the Catalan and Spanish research system- Awareness of knowledge and technology transfer processes**We offer**:- A temporary full-time contract, linked to NEXT-ICIQ project GPE2022-00953 (until December 2024). With the possibility of renewal.- Annual salary split into 12 monthly payments.- Incorporation: Immediately.**All Applications Must Include**- A Cover Letter with a statement of interest in English, including two contacts for further references - Applications without this document will not be considered- A full CV in English including contact details**RESERVATION OF PLACES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 33%****OTM-R principles in the selection processes**ICIQ follows the principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as established by the European Commission.ICIQ follows in its selection process a gender equality opportunity policy and a non-discrimination policy on the basis of age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language and disability.ICIQ is committed to promoting a work-life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours.**Selection Process**ICIQ's selection process usually entails the following phases:For further information, you can visit our HR Excellence in Research page at: HR Excellence in Research (iciq.org)**VERSIÓ EN CATALÀ****Tècnic/a de Gestió de Projectes d'Investigació **(Ref: MGMT 2024-06)L'Institut Català d'Investigació Química (ICIQ) busca un/a Tècnic/a de Gestió de Projectes d'Investigació. Aquesta posició està finançada pel projecte NEXT-ICIQ, referència GPE2022-00953, finançat per MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033.El/La Tècnic/a de Gestió de Projectes d'Investigació treballarà a la Unitat de Projectes de Recerca i Col-laboracions Internacionals donant suport a la preparació i coordinació de projectes competitius europeus.La Unitat de Projectes de Recerca i Col-laboracions Internacionals ajuda els investigadors de l'ICIQ a identificar convocatòries interessants, preparar les sol-licituds i gestionar projectes competitius atorgats per agències i fundacions de recerca internacionals i nacionals.**Responsabilitats**:- Finançament: Identificar noves oportunitats de finançament per a les línies de recerca de l'ICIQ- Preparació de projectes: Donar suport a la definició de projectes de recerca, assessorament als socis del projecte, preparació del pressupost, suport en la redacció i presentació de propostes.- Enllaç entre els responsables de grups de recerca i altres àrees de suport de l'ICIQ per al desenvolupament diari dels projectes- Coordinació de projectes: supervisar el progrés del treball, preveure possibles problemes i mantenir una comunica
