International Research Projects Technician

The profile will be integrated in a young International Research Project’s Office and reporting to the Head of the Office. The person will provide administrative support in the pre-award phase and will ensure follow-up of projects implementation.

Project preparation tasks (40%):

• Administrative support to researchers in preparing proposals for different international research calls (Horizon Europe, European partnerships, NIH, private foundations, etc.). Review of call requirements.
• Support in partner’s search initiatives: publication and management of expertise offers in different platforms.
• Budget review, giving support to researchers in maximizing call possibilities.

Management of ongoing projects (60%):

• Assist academic leads in the effective and timely starting of granted projects: support in the preparation of required project documents, both external (Declaration of Honor, Grant agreement, Consortium Agreements, etc.) and internal (contracts, reporting templates, etc.).
• Budget management and administration: personnel costs, other direct costs, etc. Financial reporting and audit.
• Implementation of time recording system for research projects.
• Support to researchers in monitoring the overall progress of on-going projects regarding milestones and deliverables, ensuring their timely submission. Support in the elaboration of technical interim and final reports.
• Overview of institutional communication actions related to projects.

Requirements

• Official Bacherlor’s Degree in Business or Law fields: Economics, Business Management and Administration, Law, International relations, Marketing, Politics…
• Training related to Horizon Europe: financial management, IPR, etc.
• C1 Espanish and C1 English

Professional Experience

• 2 years’ experience in research project’s administration or management (EU projects are an advantage).
• Cost control experience.
• Experience in Project Management and in principles and techniques of EU projects planning.

Competencies and Skills

• Excellent organizational and teamwork skills.
• Analytical profile with attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and tasks.
• IT literate.