16 Feb R&D Project Manager (Ref: PMNG-DIMMAT-01)
OPEN POSITION
IMDEA Materials Institute (Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies of Materials) is a nonprofit,
private research organization, promoted by the Regional Government of Madrid, to carry out research activities in Materials Science and Engineering. The new research institute is part of IMDEA, a new institutional framework that combines both public and private support and harmonizes research with market demand, encouraging the private
sector to participate in the design of science. IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to excellence in research and to fostering technology transfer to the industrial sector in a truly international environment. More information can be found at www.materials.imdea.or.
The Project Management Office of IMDEA Materials Institute is seeking a:
R&D Project Manager (Ref: PMNG-DIMMAT-01)
who will be responsible for managing the DIMMAT project (S2013/MIT-2775) on the topic «Multiscale Design of Advanced Materials», funded by Madrid’s regional government. He/she will be the link between the project, madri+d system and regional administration (DGUI). His/her duties will include:
– Give support to DIMMAT project coordinator (monitoring the project
implementation, advise the project participants on financial and administrative
rules/procedures and follow-up of all legal /contractual obligations)
– Financial and administrative management
– Reporting to regional administration (DGUI)
– Management of scientific results (dissemination, exploitation, IPR, etc)
– External communication: contributing to the project’s communication activities
(website, press releases, newsletter) and to the organization of events
– Support to DIMMAT Management Committee
– Active search for funding. Assist with proposal writing for European Framework
Programmes and National plans
– Partners search to set up consortiums
– Commercial activities towards DIMMAT stakeholders
– Link between the project, madri+d system and regional administration (DGUI)
– Promote cooperation with other R&D Programmes
Requirements:
– Master degree in Science or Engineering
– Minimum 3 years of experience in science and technology management. The
following expertise will be highly valued:
– Management of European or international projects.
– Proposal preparation for European Framework Programmes and National Plans
– Income generation experience
– Technology transfer and commercialisation
– Prospective and technological surveillance
– Quality in research environments
– Knowledge in legislation of subsidies for science and technology
– Innovation management
– High level of English and Spanish (spoken and written) is essential
– Experience in Project Management
– Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
– Excellent self-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
– ICT literate: knowledge of MS Office Excel at advance level and knowledge of SAP (desirable).
Starting date: April 2015
Conditions: Temporal contract with full social security coverage
Gross Salary: 26.000 – 30.000 €/year
Contact: Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of motivation and a detailed CV indicating the job reference PMNG-DIMMAT-01 to:
jobs.materials@imdea.org
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