European R&D Project Manager
IMDEA Energy Institute is a María de Maeztu Center of Excellence whose objective is to develop R&D activities in the fields of renewable energies and clean energy technologies by establishing strong links with leading companies in the energy sector. (www.energy.imdea.org).
IMDEA Energy is currently looking for a highly motivated and experienced candidate, with initiative, leadership and ability for teamwork, to join the International projects management team. The successful candidate will participate in the coordination and management of international R&D projects and will be involved in the promotion of international R&D funding opportunities through proposals preparation and calls dissemination. Not a scientific involvement in project tasks is expected.
Principal Tasks Description:
- Coordination and management of collaborative European and international R&D projects and grants awarded to IMDEA Energy, mainly funded under H2020/Horizon Europe programs.
- Management of the grant and the consortium agreements, project reporting, organization of consortium meetings and project events, financial management (monitoring of resources, financial statements preparation including audits), monitoring of the workplan, collaboration in dissemination, communication and exploitation activities (such as project website update), among others.
- Identification and promotion of international R&D funding opportunities.
- Support in the preparation and coordination of project proposals for Horizon Europe and other European and international R&D calls.
- Participation in initiatives to reinforce the International projects office.
Compulsory Requirements
- Official Bachelor and Master Degree.
- Proven experience of at least 5 years in the coordination of R&D H2020/HORIZON collaborative projects (RIA/CSA), MSCA grants (DN/COFUND) and ERC grants.
- Legal background for the management of Consortium Agreements, NDAs and contracts.
- Proven experience with financial audits and Open Science procedures.
- Oral and written communication skills in English (B2 equivalent). Please provide your CV and motivation letter in English.
Others to value:
- Experience and training in the management of R&D European projects and the promotion of international R&D funding opportunities, including the preparation of proposals for R&D European calls, such as Horizon Europe, H2020, LIFE or ERA-NETs.
- Experience in project promotion through social media and websites.
- Communication skills in other languages such as French.
- Analytical and organizational skills.
- Communication and negotiation skills.
- Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
- Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
- Knowledge of English.
- Motivation.
We offer:
- Join a recognized R&D excellent center with increased international visibility.
- Continuous learning and training opportunities.
- Collaborative work environment in a young and dynamic team.
- Remuneration: Depending on qualification and expertise.
- Contract: Permanent contract.
IMDEA Energía: Móstoles, Madrid.
- Certificates of academic titles
- Motivation Letter
Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates.
Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment.
IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.