Research Projects and International Collaborations Unit Manager Ref MGMT 2023-03

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a Manager for its Research Projects and International Collaborations

ICIQ is committed to performing excellent research at the frontier of knowledge in the broad area of chemistry (Catalysis, Artificial Photosynthesis, Activation of Small Molecules, Photovoltaics, Functional Molecular Assemblies and Chemical Biology, from either theoretical or experimental perspectives). The institute also aims at training the future generation of scientists by offering high-quality educational programs to master, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (Full details on ).

Our mission is to lead, from the vantage point of molecular science, cross-strategies for solving major social and economic challenges, such as climate change and sustainable supply of energetic and raw materials, thereby contributing to the establishment of a knowledge-based economy and improving citizens quality of life in our influence

The Research Projects Manager will manage the Research Projects and International Collaborations Unit, supporting the preparation of competitive

The Research Projects and International Collaborations Unit helps researchers at ICIQ identify interesting calls, prepare the applications and manage competitive projects awarded by international and national research agencies and

Responsibilities

• Funding: Identify and pro-actively disseminate new funding opportunities for the research lines at

• Project preparation: Support the definition of research projects, advising on project partners, preparation of budget, support on proposal writing and

• Liaising between research group leaders and other ICIQ support areas for the daily running of the

• 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 Organize and participate in consortium meetings, teleconferences, reviews and other Prepare and submit high-quality periodic reports on time (collect and review consortium information).
• Scientific policy: Analysis and participation in the definition of roadmaps and strategic
• Other: Collaborate to improve the holistic project management operations at the centre, from the project submission to reporting, justification and impact analysis, by sharing information and best practises among the different units

Requirements

• University Degree (Chemistry related degrees might be an advantage).
• Research experience or
• Previous experience, at least five years, in research project management and knowledge/awareness of European and National research
• Excellent communication (both oral and written) and networking skills
• Advanced level of English, Spanish and Catalan (written and spoken) is
• Team working
• Proactive and enthusiastic
• Ability to summarize key
• Used to prioritize, working under pressure with strict
• Availability to travel within

Valued qualities:

• Experience working in a research
• International
• Experience/knowledge on science
• Good knowledge of CERCA

We offer:

• A permanent full-time employment
• Remuneration according to the individual s qualification/
• Annual salary split in twelve monthly
• Incorporation: