Scientific Manager at ICTA-UAB (2024DILIFRUA11)

22 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Department

ICTA

Research Field

Environmental science » Other
Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

26 Jan 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37,5

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

Job position

Scientific Manager

Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience)

STUDIES

PhD degree in environmental (social) sciences, but preferably in the natural sciences.

COMPUTING

Proficiency in word-processing, presentation and data base softwards, e.g. Word, Powerpoint, Excel (compulsory); web-design and data programmes (desirable).

LANGUAGES

Proficiency in oral and written English (compulsory). Excellent Catalan, Spanish and speaking and writing skills are mandatory.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Experience in the management of European and Spanish research projects including the organization of research and training activities, project-related logistics, outreach and communication activities, and project reporting (compulsory) and knowledge in the use of web-design programmes and data management (desirable);

Experience in the management of quantitative research performance data (e.g. citations, impact factor) for the production of technical reports;

Experience in assisting with funding applications.

SKILLS

Knowledge of open science protocols and research impact strategies;

Strong oral and written communication and facilitation skills;

Ability to work autonomously as part of an international research centre with people from multiple backgrounds, cultures, and ways of knowing and behaving;

Leadership abilities, and willingness to work in teams;

Ability to set own plans and priorities, and manage own workload to meet targets and timescales;

Ability to be proactive and creative.

Benefits

38000 €

Eligibility criteria

CV and personal statement assessment:

Academic trajectory: 20 points

Professional experience: 40 points

Language skills: 15 points

Other skills: 10 points

Quality of the written statement: 10

Interview assessment:

Clarity and sharpness responding to interview qüestions: 50

Languages’ profficiency, specifically of spoken English: 30

Content of Referees’ letters: 20

70 points in the assessment of the CV and statement (first stage of the appointment process)

Maximum number of points in the interview-based assessment (second stage of the appointment process)

Selection process

First stage: Grading of CV and statement. Shortlisting of the 5 best applicants for an online interview.

Second stage: Online interview with the best candidates to select the most suitable for the post, with additional information provided by the referees.

 

Requirements

Research Field

Environmental science » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

CATALAN

Languages

SPANISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Additional comments

Reference Offer: 2024DILIFRUA11

Submit your application at: https://seleccio.uab.cat

You will find the bases of the call in the following link: https://tauler.seu.cat/pagDetall.do?idEdicte=475518&idens=11

Specify the programme: María de Maeztu

Reference Number:  MDM CEX2019-000940-M

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UAB

Country

Spain

State/Province

Barcelona

City

Cerdanyola del Valles - Campus Bellaterra

Postal Code

08193

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://seleccio.uab.cat

Contact

State/Province

Barcelona

City

Cerdanyola del Valles - Barcelona

Website

http://www.uab.cat/

Street

Campus Bellaterra - Edifici Rectorat

Postal Code

08193

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED