European R&D Project Manager

Application Form Deadline: Mar 7th, 2024

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).

Description

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. Task include the 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.
Requirements

Compulsory Requirements

  • Official Bachelor or Master Degree.
  • Proven experience in the management of R&D European projects or proposals.
  • 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 (particularly relevant H2020/Horizon Europe and at coordination) 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
  • Analytical and organizational skills.
  • Communication and negotiation skills.
Selection Criteria
  • Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
  • Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
  • Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.
  • Knowledge of English.
Conditions

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: Between 29.000,00 € - 35.000,00 € depending on qualification and expertise.
  • Duration of the contract: Employment contract in accordance with current legislation.
Workplace

IMDEA Energía: Móstoles, Madrid.

Documents

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.