Research Project Manager - Barcelona, España - Somm Excellence Alliance

Somm Excellence Alliance

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Barcelona, España

hace 2 semanas

Publicado por:

Isabel García

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Descripción

Context And Mission

Key Duties

Project Coordination.

Carefully plan the use of resources and 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.

Keep track of budgets and effort spent. 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). Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and help to resolve possible disputes between partners.

Follow the development of the project and implement a quality assurance process for deliverables. Prepare and submit high-quality Periodic Reports on time (collect and review consortium information). Ensure that deliverables are handed in on time and that project milestones are met.

Proposal Management.

Take the lead on the definition and writing of the management section of project proposals where relevant and coordinate contributions from other partners regarding the use of resources, budget, project governance, etc.

Contribute to other proposal sections where needed, including the impact section. Ensure that administrative requirements of proposals are met (eligibility, etc.).

Contract Management.

Take the lead in negotiating, supervise the drafting and signing process of any necessary contracts ensuring that the interests of the BSC and its researchers are protected.

Interface with BSC legal services, BSC researchers and external parties.

Others. Collaborate to improve the operation of the PMO by sharing best practices.

Take responsibility for specific BSC research groups and establish a good relationship with the group leaders and other researchers to help them achieve their aims.

Requirements:

Education

University Degree (Some relation with Engineering, Physics or Computer Science might be an advantage).

Related courses in project management and research project proposal preparation are a plus.

Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience

At least one year of experience in research project management or handling public grants.

Experience coordinating research projects funded by the European Commission, the Agencia Estatal de Investigación, and bilateral contracts with companies would be an advantage.

Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience

Willing to travel (1-2 times per year)

Fluency in Spanish and English essential

Competences

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Used to working autonomously and taking the initiative

Used to working with deadlines

Conditions

The position will be located at BSC within the Management Department

We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures

Duration:
Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration

Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement

Starting date:
January or February (ASAP)

Deadline:
December 31, 2023

Job category:
Research Support

Area:
Maths, Experimental Sciences and Engineering