Research Manager 2026/CP/166
hace 5 días
A Coruña
ppOrganisation/Company University of A Coruña Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 22 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2026/CP/166 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No /p h3Offer Description /h3 pbResearch Lines /b: Strategic Research Line of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer (Registration No. 20) bFunding Reference /b: Agreement for Strengthening Personnel in Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Management 2023–2026 bProject Title /b: Collaboration Agreement between the Regional Ministry of Culture, Education, Vocational Training and Universities and the Universities of A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela and Vigo for the Strengthening of Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Management Staff and the Consolidation of Research Structures (2023–2026) bFunding Period /b: bStart: /b 01/01/2023 bEnd: /b 31/12/2026 bPrincipal Research Centre /b: Vice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer bWorkplace and Working Hours /b: CITIC, Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30 /p pbFunction /b /p pbStart Date /b /p pbEnd Date /b /p pIdentification, analysis and monitoring of European and international funding opportunities in the fields of research, innovation, knowledge transfer and technological development. /p p01/11/2026 /p p31/12/2026 /p p2 months /p pPreparation and submission of European and international project proposals, including the analysis of eligibility and call requirements, the drafting, structuring and review of proposal documentation, and the monitoring of submission deadlines. /p p01/11/2026 /p p31/12/2026 /p p2 months /p pTechnical, administrative and financial management of international projects and activities, including the processing of project-related expenses, travel arrangements, associated procurement procedures and contract management, and the monitoring of administrative files. /p p01/11/2026 /p p31/12/2026 /p p2 months /p pPromotion and strengthening of collaboration with universities, research centres, European platforms and other international stakeholders in the field of research, development and innovation (RDI). /p p01/11/2026 /p p31/12/2026 /p p2 months /p pOrganisation of and participation in workshops, meetings, study visits, events, Information Days (Info Days) and networking activities aimed at fostering internationalisation and enhancing the centre's international profile. /p p01/11/2026 /p p31/12/2026 /p p2 months /p pMaintenance of systems for monitoring funding opportunities, proposals and projects, and preparation of reports to support strategic planning and decision-making. /p p01/11/2026 /p p31/12/2026 /p p2 months /p pDevelopment and implementation of the centre's internationalisation strategy, in line with its strategic planning, with particular emphasis on attracting competitive funding, participating in international networks and enhancing the centre's international visibility. /p p01/11/2026 /p p31/12/2026 /p p2 months /p pReview and improvement of internal procedures related to the identification of funding opportunities, the preparation and management of proposals and projects, and the optimisation of international research support processes. /p p01/11/2026 /p p31/12/2026 /p p2 months /p pThe bCentre for Information and Communication Technologies Research (CITIC) /b brings together more than b300 researchers /b. As a member of the bCIGUS Network /b, CITIC provides researchers with state-of-the-art high-performance and specialised computing infrastructures that support the development of projects in the fields of bArtificial Intelligence, Data Science and Data Engineering, High-Performance Computing, Smart Services and Networks, and Cybersecurity /b. The Centre also promotes strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening binternationalisation, technology transfer and innovation /b. /p pThe bRegional Government of Galicia (Xunta de Galicia) /b, through the bRegional Ministry of Education, Science, Universities and Vocational Training /b, has accredited CITIC as a bCentre of Excellence /b and recognised it as a member of the bCIGUS Network /b for the period b2024–2027 /b. These capabilities and this recognition consolidate CITIC as a leading research centre in digital technologies, strengthening the competitiveness of the bUniversity of A Coruña /b and the bGalician University System /b. /p pThis call is aimed at recruiting an bRDI Project Manager (National and International Projects). /b /p pThe successful candidate will be responsible for: /p ul liIdentifying, analysing and monitoring European and international funding opportunities in the fields of research, innovation, knowledge transfer and technological development. /li liPreparing and submitting European and international project proposals, including analysing eligibility and call requirements, drafting, structuring and reviewing proposal documentation, and monitoring submission deadlines. /li liProviding technical, administrative and financial management of international projects and activities, including the processing of project-related expenses, travel arrangements, procurement procedures, associated contracts, and the monitoring of administrative files. /li liPromoting and strengthening collaboration with universities, research centres, European platforms and other international stakeholders in the field of Research, Development and Innovation (RDI). /li liOrganising and participating in workshops, meetings, study visits, events, Information Days (Info Days) and networking activities aimed at promoting internationalisation and enhancing the Centre's international profile. /li liMaintaining systems for monitoring funding opportunities, project proposals and funded projects, and preparing reports to support strategic planning and informed decision-making. /li liDeveloping and implementing the Centre's internationalisation strategy in line with its strategic objectives, with particular emphasis on attracting competitive funding, participating in international networks and increasing the Centre's international visibility. /li liReviewing and improving internal procedures related to the identification of funding opportunities, proposal preparation, and the management and monitoring of international projects. /li /ul pMaster's degree in International Relations, International Studies, European Studies or European Union Studies, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Project Management, or another equivalent or closely related qualification officially recognised in Spain. /p h3Additional Information /h3 pEligibility criteria /p pPlease, click on the following link to access the criteria assessment chart: /p pThe funding for this employment contract may be covered, in whole or in part, by any other project or grant assigned to the relevant bResearch Line /b, including before the end of the initial funding period, provided that adequate and sufficient funding is available. /p pIn accordance with bArticle 5 of Instruction 2/2025 of 17 March 2025 of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer /b, regulating the Register of Research and Strategic Research Lines and the recruitment of research staff funded through research lines, the continuation of this bopen-ended employment contract /b is subject to the ongoing need for the duties associated with the position and the availability of adequate and sufficient funding within the relevant Research Line. /p pThe exhaustion of the funding allocated to the Research Line, or the completion of the technical activities justifying the position without the possibility of redeployment, shall constitute an objective ground for termination of the employment contract, pursuant to bArticle 52(e) of the Spanish Workers' Statute /b. /p pEligibility requirements /p pGiven the highly international nature of the position, which involves regular interaction with European institutions, organisations and stakeholders, as well as the drafting, review and submission of technical documentation in English, applicants bmust /b hold an bofficial certificate demonstrating a minimum English language proficiency level of C1 /b according to the bCommon European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) /b. This is a bmandatory eligibility requirement /b. Failure to provide evidence of this qualification will result in exclusion from the selection process. /p pAll eligibility requirements must be fulfilled by the closing date for the submission of applications. /p pBy the application deadline, and throughout the duration of the employment contract, applicants must meet and continue to satisfy the requirements established in bArticle 8 of the Regulations Governing the Recruitment of Research Staff under Chapter 6 (Research Projects, Grants and Knowledge Transfer Agreements). /b /p pSupporting documentation for the assessment of merits /p pOnly merits that are properly documented will be assessed. Merits that are merely declared but not supported by documentary evidence will bnot /b be considered by the Selection Committee. /p ul libGeneral qualifications: /b All degrees, diplomas and certificates must be submitted as clearly legible PDF files. /li libProfessional experience: /b Applicants must provide an up-to-date bEmployment History Report (Informe de Vida Laboral) /b issued by the Spanish Social Security authorities, together with copies of the corresponding employment contracts. /li libResearch projects: /b Only certificates issued by the competent official authority (e.g. the Vice-Rectorate for Research or another body with legal authority to certify such participation) will be accepted. /li libLanguage proficiency: /b Language skills must be supported by an official certificate (e.g. bCEFR /b, bCambridge English /b, bDELE /b, bOfficial School of Languages (EOI) /b, or another equivalent qualification recognised by the Selection Committee). /li /ul pbImportant: /b Certificates or letters issued personally by lecturers, supervisors or Principal Investigators (PIs) of research projects will bnot /b be accepted as proof of merits. /p pSelection process /p pThe position may remain bvacant /b if no applicant achieves a final score of bmore than 60 points /b, including the interview stage. /p pA breserve list /b will be established with applicants who are not selected by the Selection Committee. This reserve list may be used in the event that the selected candidate declines the offer or if the employment contract is terminated. It may also be used for future recruitment processes involving positions with the same duties and requirements. /p pThe University of A Coruña is committed to recruitment procedures based on bmerit, transparency and equal opportunities /b, in accordance with its bOpen, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) Policy /b, within the framework of the bHR Excellence in Research /b award. /p pSelection process /p pbApplication Submission /b /p pbSubmission method: /b Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted electronically through the bUniversity of A Coruña (UDC) Electronic Office /b. /p pApplications must be addressed to the bVice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer /b, quoting the breference number of the call /b. /p pbApplication deadline: /b Five (5) working days from the day following the publication of this call on the bOfficial Notice Board of the UDC Electronic Office /b. /p pbSelection Committee and Publication of Results /b /p pbSelection Committee /b (minimum of three full members and three alternate members): /p pbPublication of the selection results: /b The selection decision will be published on the bOfficial Notice Board of the UDC Electronic Office /b. /p pAdditional comments /p pGeneral required documentation: /p p1. Copy of national identity document or passport /p p2. Copy of degree certificate in Spanish or English. If obtained outside the European Union it must be apostilled or legalised by the Spanish Embassy. /p p3. CV in English or Spanish/Galician /p p4. Responsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled. /p p5. Responsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application /p pIf you are a candidate from abroad in Spain, please contact for instructions on how to apply to this call. /p h3Work Location(s) /h3 pNumber of offers available 1 Company/Institute CITIC - Research Center on Information and Communications Technologies Country Spain Geofield /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr