Offer Description
The position is for the Director of the Consortium for the Coastal Observation System of the Balearic Islands (SOCIB). The Director will oversee the administration, scientific and technological excellence, financial management, human resources, and legal representation of the Consortium. Responsibilities include preparing budgets, action plans, and activity reports, managing contracts, supervising staff, and promoting SOCIB’s geographical expansion and international impact. The role requires a senior scientist with recognized national and international prestige, extensive experience in research and management, and expertise in SOCIB’s area of interest. Fluency in Spanish and English is essential. Applications must be submitted by 20 June 2025, and the expected start date is 19 September 2025.
Where to apply
E-mail: seleccionsocib@ciencia.gob.es
Requirements
Research Field: Environmental science » Water science
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The required skills and qualifications include:
- Senior Scientist: Recognized national and international prestige in their field of research.
- Extensive Experience: Proven track record in research and management within research centers or scientific-technical infrastructures.
- Professional Career: Outstanding achievements in SOCIB’s area of interest.
- Group Management: Experience in managing working groups.
- Resource Management: Expertise in attracting and managing external resources for projects and contracts.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in both Spanish and English.
Specific Requirements
- Experience in managing and administering research centers or institutions in the public and/or private sector.
- Participation in national and international competitive projects.
- Familiarity with the public R&D&I sector at national and/or international levels.
- Vision and strategy for promoting SOCIB’s geographical expansion and impact.
