As a flagship research center in nanoscience and nanotechnology, our mission is to open and explore new frontiers of knowledge at the nanoscale, and bring value to society in the form of new understanding, capabilities and innovation, while inspiring and providing broad training to the next generations of researchers.

Our research lines focus on the newly-discovered physical and chemical properties that arise from the behaviour of matter at the nanoscale. ICN2 has been awarded with the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence distinction for three consecutive periods (2014-2018 and 2018-2022 and 2023-2026). ICN2 comprises 19 Research Groups, 7 Technical Development and Support Units and Facilities, and 2 Research Platforms, covering different areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Job Title: Scientific Project Manager

Research area or group: Advanced Electron Nanoscopy

Description of Group/Project:

Led by ICREA Research Prof. Jordi Arbiol, the aim of this group is to apply advanced electron microscopy tools and related spectroscopies (EELS, EDX and CL) to the understanding of the nanoworld down to the atomic scale. The increasing interest in materials science, nanoscience and nanotechnology has created a major global demand for nanoscopy tools that enable the observation and chemical analysis of synthesised nanostructures at the atomic scale.

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

• Support the Principal Investigator in monitoring the progress of the project, detect any potential risk and apply, when necessary, the appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure and keep an effective communication with the project officer of the European Commission as well as with and among partners.
• Support the Principal Investigator and/or other staff members with regards to the financial, technical and scientific follow-up of the project.
• Organise consortium meetings and other dissemination activities.
• Coordinate deliverables, support the preparation of the technical and financial reports, audits and reviews.
• Financial control (eligibility and availability) of expenses (personnel, consumables, equipment and other direct costs) charged to the project and administrative follow-up of the project (changes in the duration/ budget etc.).
• Keep the archive of supporting documents related to the project up to date.
• Ensure the fulfilment of all legal and financial requirements of the project.

Requirements:

• Education: Degree in Science or Science Engineering (Chemistry, Physics or similar). MBA
• Knowledge and Professional Experience:

Bilingual Catalan and Spanish. Advanced level of English.

Advanced level of Microsoft Excel.

8 years of previous experience in a similar role

• Personal Competences:

Team worker, multi-tasking, work under deadlines,

Summary of conditions:

• Full time work (37,5h/week)
• Contract Length: Permanent
• Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)
• Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
• Support to the relocation issues.
• Life Insurance.

Estimated Incorporation date: September

How to apply:

All applications must be made via the ICN2 website and include the following:

1. A cover letter.
2. A full CV including contact details.
3. 2 Reference letters or referee contacts.

Deadline for applications: 10^th August 2024

Equal opportunities:

ICN2 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities.

ICN2 is following the procedure for contract of people with disabilities according with article 59 of the Royal Decree 1/2015, of 30 of October.

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