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21/11/2018
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

EU-ITN project manager in protein design for synthetic biology

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  • ORGANISATION/COMPANY
    Vrije Universiteit Brussel
  • RESEARCH FIELD
    Biological sciences › Biological engineering
    Chemistry › Biochemistry
  • RESEARCHER PROFILE
    First Stage Researcher (R1)
  • APPLICATION DEADLINE
    01/01/2019 00:00 - Europe/Brussels
  • LOCATION
    Belgium › Brussels
  • TYPE OF CONTRACT
    Temporary
  • JOB STATUS
    Full-time
  • HOURS PER WEEK
    38
  • OFFER STARTING DATE
    01/02/2019
  • EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME
    H2020 / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
  • REFERENCE NUMBER
    RNAct-PM
  • MARIE CURIE GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBER
    813239

The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) seeks a full-time project manager for the administration and organisation of the EU funded Marie Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network RNAct “Enabling proteins with RNA recognition motifs for synthetic biology and bio-analytics”. The research and training network unites 7 European laboratories and companies, and will train 10 PhD students that will combine computational and experimental approaches with the aim to design RNA recognition proteins for synthetic biology and bio-analytics, over a period of 4 years, starting in January 2019.

The successful candidate will work directly with the coordinator of the network, Prof. Wim Vranken, in the Bio2Byte (http://bio2byte.be) group of Structural Biology Brussels at the Etterbeek campus of Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The project manager will be responsible for the administrative, organizational, financial and scientific aspects of the network together with the coordinator. Close interactions with the participating partner institutions, with the VUB administration, and with the European Commission will be required.

Additional Information

Benefits

The VUB provides many extra-contractual benefits for employees, such as 100% reimbursement of your commuting costs by public transport, a commuter cycling allowance, eco-cheques, hospitalisation insurance, childcare, inexpensive meals at the campus restaurant. See http://www.vub.ac.be/en/jobs/why-vub#benefits for more information.

 

 

Selection process

Candidates will be pre-screened based on the submitted information, and withheld candidates will be further interviewed in the beginning of January.

Web site for additional job details

http://www.vub.ac.be/en/jobs/why-vub

Requirements

Offer Requirements

  • REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL
    Biological sciences: Master Degree or equivalent
  • REQUIRED LANGUAGES
    ENGLISH: Excellent

Skills/Qualifications

The project manager will have the following responsibilities in direct cooperation with the project coordinator:

  • Manage the RNAct project, and act as the main contact person for all participating partners and PhD students.
  • Manage the overall budget of the project.
  • Establish and maintain the project website.
  • Ensure that all project deliverables and milestones are fulfilled in time (i.e., recruitment of students, data management plan, research, events, and training).
  • Prepare scientific, managerial and financial reports for the European Commission.
  • Coordinate the organisation and logistics of the training programme, including scientific and career development events such as summer schools, conferences and workshops on-site and abroad.
  • Generate teaching material, handbooks and protocols for the training initiatives, in cooperation with partners within the project and by liaising with external contractors.
  • Ensure effective and timely exchange of information, material and financial accounts between partners, the VUB administration, and the European Commission.

The project manager is expected to travel to network events in Europe (Germany, Spain, Sweden, France, Italy), and will additionally be involved in establishing and maintaining the project data management system, in collaboration with the RNAct researchers.

 

Specific Requirements

The candidate should have excellent organisational skills and enjoy working in an independent and pro-active manner in a dynamic environment. Team and communication skills are essential in order to liaise with the different stakeholders in this project, with flexibility to move across a range of different functions. Effective multi-tasking and the ability to work to tight deadlines are also required.

Demonstrated experience in preparation and/or management of research networks on the national or European level is an advantage. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to move between the scientific and managerial level are essential. An excellent standard of written and spoken English is mandatory, and Dutch would be an advantage. The candidate should hold an MSc or equivalent qualification in life sciences or natural sciences, with knowledge of website maintenance an advantage. Knowledge of project management systems and data management is a plus, but not an absolute requirement.

Work location(s)
1 position(s) available at
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Belgium
Brussels
1050
Pleinlaan 2

EURAXESS offer ID: 357045

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