Projectmanager Medical Microbiology

9 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc)

Research Field

Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

28 Mar 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

36.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The department of Medical Microbiology has an international and ambitious research agenda with a variety of topics; malaria, virology, vector biology, mycology, tuberculosis and antibiotic resistance. We offer an exciting and challenging position in which you as projectmanager will offer support throughout the lifecycle of research projects. Are you the projectmanager with an eye for professional quality that we are looking for? We would like to get to know you!

Our research projects are characterized by their strong international and collaborative nature and are funded by a large variety of external funders including EU, NWO, ZonMW, Welcome Trust, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and NIH.

You will provide support and advise in acquisition, management and reporting of a diverse portfolio of research projects led by 14 project leaders. In addition, you will be responsible for the management of Horizon Europe funded project 'Optivivax'. In this exciting project a consortium of partners from the EU and Africa will set up a human infection model for the malaria parasite P. vivax and test newly developed vaccines in this model.

Your main role is to facilitate knowledge generation by managing the link between researchers and stakeholders and your tasks will therefore include:

• Support in acquisition of research projects; supporting the administrative side of project development, including navigating grant rules, handling of submission processes, set up of a consortium, contribute to financial, management and impact sections of proposals and review of proposals.
• Project management of EU project OptiViVax; management of the consortium, preparation of reports and amendments, coordinating consortium meetings, monitoring of progress deliverables and milestones in relation to workplan and budget, coordination of any legal, financial or administrative issues).
• Overseeing financial, administrative and contractual obligations for a subset of projects of the malaria research group.
• Coordinating research project related legal aspects (e.g. project (sub)contracts, clinical trial agreements, collaboration agreements, material transfer agreements, etc).
• Contribution to central administration of MMB research project proposals and management of information for principal investigators.
• Identify research funding opportunities and advice on research project management.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

You have an independent and well-structured working style with an eye for professional quality and detail. You are proactive and supportive in cooperation with researchers and support staff in the department as well as other departments, (inter)national institutes, universities and companies. With your multitasking and time-mangement skills, you are able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. You have well-developed social skills directed to work in an international team.

Furthermore you recognize yourselve in the profile below:

• A PhD (preferred) or MSc (minimum of 4 years research experience) in a discipline related to biomedical or public health research.
• Expertise in research project management and experience in project management of EU funded consortia is an advantage.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations imposed by a variety of funding organisations is an advantage.
• Expertise in setting up quality research and innovation projects is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English and Dutch.

Additional Information
Benefits

At Radboud university medical center, you build on your future. We are committed to providing the best care, education, and research. And we are true to our word, because we help you develop and seize opportunities and give you the room to grow. As an employer, we believe that employees should feel vital and happy at work in all stages of life. We are also committed to creating a healthy and safe working environment. Our employment conditions contribute to that. What we offer:

• A gross monthly salary in scale 10 between €3.359 and €5.292 (for a full-time appointment). You will also receive a 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• Plenty of opportunities for personal development. You can take a variety of courses in our online learning environment. You can also share knowledge with colleagues through digital learning spaces – perfect for getting inspired and inspiring others.
• Your well-being and vitality are our priorities. For instance, you can enjoy a 40% discount on a sports subscription at the Radboud Sports Center along with access to the Healthy Professionals program designed to assist you in managing your energy. If you are going through a life-changing event, our Company Support Team and a personal coach are there to help you.
• Support in achieving a good work-life balance at every stage of your life. This includes advice and training courses (from ‘Millennial Dilemmas’ to ‘Your Career After 57’), activities at our own mindfulness center , and informal caregiving consultations if you have questions about juggling work and caregiving responsibilities at home.
• 168 holiday hours per year (23 days) based on a 36-hour working week.
• 26 weeks of parental leave, nine of which are paid.
• Pension accrual with the ABP Pension Fund. Radboudumc pays 70% of the pension premium.
• Discounts on health insurance and ten other types of insurance, from home insurance to legal assistance.
• An allowance for your travel expenses or a working-from-home allowance of €2 per day.
• The possibility of blended working. For this position smooth communication, accessibility and visibility are very important, we also value direct interaction between colleagues. The possibility to work from home will therefore be limited to one day a week.

Selection process

Any questions? Or wondering what it is like to work at Radboudumc? Then send an email to Annemieke Jansens , Research Manager. Use the Apply button to submit your application.

Additional comments

Any questions? Or wondering what it is like to work at Radboudumc? Then send an email to Annemieke Jansens , Research Manager. Use the Apply button to submit your application.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/338791/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Radboudumc

Country

Netherlands

City

Nijmegen

Postal Code

6525 GA

Street

Geert Grooteplein-Zuid 10

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/338791/projectmanager-medical-microbiology/…

Contact

City

Nijmegen

Website

http://www.radboudumc.nl/

Street

Geert Grooteplein-Zuid 10

Postal Code

6525 GA

STATUS: EXPIRED