Research Project Manager

IMDEA Water

Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸

IMDEA Water is a non-profit research Institute, promoted by the Regional Government of Madrid, to carry out research in water technologies. This Institute is part of the IMDEA network, the institutional framework that combines support from both the public and private sectors and harmonizes research with market demand, strengthening the presence of the private sector in science.

It complies with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

Description

Horizon Europe MARCLAIMED project, funded by the European Union’s HORIZONTE EUROPE research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 101136799.

We are looking for a research project manager with experience in economic management and research monitoring, execution and justification. The tasks of the project manager will include:

  • Support in the preparation and submission of applications and bids in calls for proposals.
  • Management of research projects, monitoring of project execution and justification, including inventory acquisition, travel justification, contingency planning, coordination with funding bodies (rea/horizon europe mainly) and coordination with other institutions within the consortium.
  • Support in the transfer and dissemination of research results, technology transfer and networking.          
  • Coordination of conferences and R&D&I activities.                             
  • Management of training activities.
  • Others of similar nature and qualification that may be entrusted by the person in charge.

Working language will be English.

Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree EQF Level 7 (MECES 3).
  • Accredited training and/or experience in project management of 2 years in the tasks to be performed

Applicants must submit the following documentation:

  • Curriculum Vitae (Spanish or English). The CV must be attached using the IMDEA Water template. CVs in any other format will not be accepted.
  • Cover letter (in Spanish or English) from the candidate presenting his/her candidacy and merits and including his/her personal motivation. IMPORTANT: INCLUDE AT THE TOP OF THIS LETTER THE AVERAGE MARK OF THE MASTER’S DEGREE AND BACHELOR’S DEGREE. Failure to include the average marks will be grounds for exclusion from the selection process.
  • Other relevant documentation: Supporting documents of merits.

Selection Criteria

  • Bachelor’s degree, based on its relevance for the job and average mark
  • Experience as project manager
  • Relevant training

Conditions

Employment contract full-time: 37.5 hours/week

Annual gross salary: 28.306, 97€

Approximate incorporation date: June 2025

Type of contract: contract for scientific-technical activities under article 23-bis of Law 14/2011, of 1 June, on Science, Technology and Innovation until the end of the project, scheduled for 31/01/2027

Workplace

IMDEA Water Foundation. Avda. Punto Com, 2 – 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid

Documents

  • Cover letter (pdf)
  • Other documents

Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates


POSITION TYPE

ORGANIZATION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development