Project Manager – EuniWell Research and Innovation Strategic Framework.

Project Description

The University of Murcia is a member of the EUniWell alliance that unites 11 universities and 60 associate partners drawn from 11 distinct regions of Europe in a cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary, knowledge-based perspective. Working in partnership with societal stakeholders and across the research-innovation education nexus, we aim to generate the EUniWell Strategic Framework for research and innovation with green and digital transitions, diversity, inclusion, and gender equality integrated into the EUniWell wellbeing-oriented research landscape.

This job is an excellent opportunity to lay the foundations for an agile and dynamic research environment, responsive to changing societal conditions and supportive of new and emerging collaboration models. In line with the European Research Area (ERA), the main objective will be to set the framework for developing a shared R&I strategy for EUniWell that creates and leverages a critical mass across the alliance to address European well-being challenges and catalyse cutting-edge wellbeing-related research and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

As a project manager, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the development and implementation of a Research and Innovation Strategic Framework for EUniWell.
• Acting as a hub between stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment with the Expert Focus Groups of EUniWell’s thematic arenas.
• Leading project teams and championing the preparation of deliverables and final reports.
• Conducting research and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Developing communication plans and presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
• Identifying additional funding opportunities for further development of this initiative beyond the project timeline, co-drafting and supporting proposal preparation and tender submissions for project development-related opportunities in Europe.

Selection criteria

•    University degree in related fields such as Business, Science or Technology. A PhD degree in related fields would be an asset.

•    Work experience in project management in the higher education sector and/or as a consultant in a related capacity.

•    Familiarity with EU policy development in the area of higher education, research and innovation.

•    Extensive experience with the management and implementation of EU contracts and grants in complex organisations, including proposal submissions and reporting.

•    Exceptional organisational and planning skills with the ability to coordinate information and processes involving multiple people/teams.

•    Ability to manage a complex and, at times, heavy workload, to multi-task and take initiative.

•    Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels within the organisation, and listen to and influence others.

•    Common sense approach, with a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to an evolving working environment.

•    Office administration experience, including a proven track record of successfully maintaining databases and office records.

•    Excellent English skills, both written and verbal proficiency at a native level, and a good knowledge of other languages of the alliance are considered an advantage.

•    Experience in writing for different audiences and purposes, including funding proposals, and presenting the information.

•    Cross-cultural sensitivity and appreciation.

•    Pro-active, self-motivated and result oriented, takes initiative and can solve problems independently.

Terms and Conditions

We offer a 13,5 month position, starting from mid-July 2023 with a probation period of six months. The University of Murcia and the EUniWell alliance are a challenging and inspiring international work environment with ample opportunities for personal and professional development. We offer a competitive salary of €36.426,70 gross per year, corresponding to a pay scale A1, (following the Collective Labour Agreement for the University of Murcia), based on a full-time position.

EUniWell Culture and Values

We will become a multi-campus European University that:

1. empowers our cutting-edge research, education and training and interacts ever more closely with society to enhance global and regional well-being in social, environmental, economic, and cultural terms.

2. promotes internal well-being for each student and member of staff, for each educational programme, for each disciplinary field and department, for each campus and the university as a whole.

3. multiplies synergies by breaking down boundaries, both internal and external, increasing the permeability of our structures, and shifting to more inclusive and holistic ways of driving change by evaluating what we do and how we do it.

Our focus is on five priority Arenas where we are world leaders in both research and education, where the strengths and synergies of our universities are strongest, and where we can have the greatest impact: Health and Well-being; Social Equality and Well-being; Environmental Change and Well-being; Wellbeing in Teaching Future Generations; and Culture, Multilingualism and Wellbeing.

Application Process

The application process will be opened on 25^th May 2023. Please submit online your application no later than 15th June 2023. Only complete applications will be reviewed by the committee.

When completing and registering applications, the following documents must be submitted:

1. The completed application form. (website application form: https://convocum.um.es/ - section Convocum PI à Current calls). In order to locate the offer, please choose the designated search attributes:
   1. Group/Subgroup: A1
   2. Project Type: Project,
   3. Supervisor: María Senena Corbalán García.

2. Curriculum vitae (following the form available in the Convocum PI application).

3. Proof of the alleged merits. The software application provides the option of attaching the justification documents in PDF format.

4. Proof of reduced fee payment or exemption:

a) In the case of exemption due to disability: A certificate issued by the competent body of the General State Administration or Autonomous Region accrediting such.

b) In the case of reduced fee payment: A copy of the job seeker certificate, which must be valid.

c) In the case of reduced fee payment as a “Carnet Joven” cardholder: A copy of the aforementioned card, which must be valid.

The selection procedure will take place 12^thJuly-14^th July 2023. You are kindly requested to be available during this period for a personal interview.

Enquiries can be made to General Research Coordinator of the University of Murcia: corinves@um.es