Science and Technology Manager – ILIND | Ref. 20240212/001

12 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universidade Lusófona

Department

ILind

Research Field

All

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 – 00:00 (Europe/Lisbon)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

15 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

20240212/001

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Develop your professional career at Universidade Lusófona.

ILIND- Instituto Lusófono de Investigação e Desenvolvimento is looking for a professional for the area of Science Management.

An open call is being launched for a fixed-term, 12-months, renewable Master/PhD contract, within the scope of the ILIND activities.

Workplace: ILIND- Instituto Lusófono de Investigação e Desenvolvimento, Universidade Lusófona, Centro Universitário de Lisboa.

Conditions of employment:

• Fixed term contract of 12 months, renewable;
• Average monthly salary between 1.650,00 euros and 2.000,00 euros, depending on the candidate’s qualifications, plus meal allowance;
• 35 hours per week, subject to compliance with the daily schedule, under the  terms of the applicable legislation and internal regulations.

Work Plan:

• Support to ILIND activities;
• Organization of dissemination, information and knowledge transfer events in the scope of ILIND activities;
• Delineation of a strategic plan of training and funding, taking into consideration the available opportunities;
• To manage the process of periodic information availability concerning the available funding opportunities;
• Support in the elaboration and submission of applications to national and international research funding programmes;
• Coordination and management of R&D projects, including technical support in the scope of contracts, budget management, communication with funding agencies, and implementation of national and international funded projects;
• Support in human resources recruitment and selection processes;
• Data management and processing, report writing and preparation of decision support opinions;
• Coordination of protection processes and industrial property.

Requirements

Research Field

All

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Master and/or PhD[1] ;
• Training and/or proven experience in management functions in science and technology or project management;
• Five years of relevant work experience at national or EU level in research policy or research administration, on areas such as EU Framework Programme, Open Science, international and national research funding programmes;
• Knowledge on the mechanisms of publicly funded scientific research systems in Europe, at national and/or EU level;
• Proven ability in project and event management;
• Experience working in close contact with academics, in a national and international context;

Skills and competences required:

• Strong analytical thinking, service-oriented and demonstrated concern for meeting the needs of COFAC;
• Advanced presentation and facilitation skills;
• Good inter-personal, networking, and negotiation skills;
• Strong organisational skills and capacity to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and without supervision when required;
• Pro-active, flexible and ‘hands on’ approach to work;
• Oral and written proficiency in Portuguese and English.

[1] Academic degrees obtained abroad will only be accepted upon recognition by the Directorate-General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese public Higher Education Institution, in compliance with the applicable legislation regarding the recognition of foreign qualifications, namely Decree-Law n. 341/2007, of October 12th, and Decree-Law n. 283/83, of June 21st.

Specific Requirements

How to apply:

The application should be sent by e-mail to [email protected], addressed to Ana Cunha, with explicit mention of the present announcement and respective reference (20240212/001), and received by the 29th February, two thousand and twenty- four.

The application should include

• Full identification (name, nationality, date of birth, number and date of identity card/citizen’s card and the Identification Service that issued it, if applicable, taxpayer’s tax number, residence, postcode, telephone and email address to which, by this indication, you accept to be notified for all purposes within this competition procedure);
• Duly detailed and proven curriculum vitae;
• Proof of academic qualifications;
• Motivation Letter;
• 2 References (Name and email).

Languages

PORTUGUESE

Level

Excellent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

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Additional Information
Benefits

• Excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to work in the biggest private University in Portugal
• Chance to work in a University committed to diversity, equity and inclusion
• The Research Units at Lusófona University are broad-minded with multidisciplinary environment essential to foster innovation, promote advanced learning, and attract dynamic young researchers from different backgrounds and cultures
• Reduced tuition fees for family members
• Family health benefits in Lusofona Clinics (PBS)
• In-house Gymnasium with special prices
• Book store – Special discounts

Eligibility criteria

Master and/or PhD[1] ;

Training and/or proven experience in management functions in science and technology or project management;

Five years of relevant work experience at national or EU level in research policy or research administration, on areas such as EU Framework Programme, Open Science, international and national research funding programmes;

Knowledge on the mechanisms of publicly funded scientific research systems in Europe, at national and/or EU level;

Proven ability in project and event management;

Experience working in close contact with academics, in a national and international context;

 

[1] Academic degrees obtained abroad will only be accepted upon recognition by the Directorate-General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese public Higher Education Institution, in compliance with the applicable legislation regarding the recognition of foreign qualifications, namely Decree-Law n. 341/2007, of October 12th, and Decree-Law n. 283/83, of June 21st.

Selection process

The applications admitted to the competition will be assessed considering the quality, timeliness and, relevance of the professional curriculum of the applicants, in addition to the level of adequacy to the proposed work plan.

Criteria for assessing the curricular assessment:

Final classification in each of the academic degrees;

Proven knowledge of national legislation relating to higher education and science;

Proven knowledge of national and international funding models for scientific research;

Experience in the submission and management of R&D projects;

Experience in recruitment processes of human resources for R&D activities.

The interview will apply only to candidates placed in the first positions after the curricular analysis. The interview will take place partly or entirely in English in order to determine the degree of familiarity with the language. The selection board may ask the candidate to prove his/her knowledge in any field it considers relevant, by carrying out an appropriate exercise for this purpose.

 Criteria for assessing the evaluation of the interview:

Interpersonal skills;

Analysis of the suitability of the candidate’s career development plan to the needs of COFAC/ILIND and vice-versa;

Outlining a brief strategic plan for raising adequate funding for COFAC.

Additional comments

Universidade Lusófona, with two campuses, one located in the center of Lisbon and other in the center of Porto, is the largest private university in Portugal. Since 1998, its objectives have been “to teach and conduct research in the various fields of science, culture and technology, from an interdisciplinary perspective and, especially, in order to promote the development of Portuguese-speaking countries and peoples”.

Both campuses are located in the city center, near the airport, subway, coffees and shops, immersed in a young and vivid atmosphere.

Universidade Lusófona offers its employees the possibility of professional and personal development through the participation in challenging projects.

Policy of non-discrimination and equal access: COFAC/Universidade Lusófona actively promotes a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, whereby no candidate may be privileged, benefited, disadvantaged or deprived of any right or exempted from any duty on the grounds of, inter alia, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family situation, economic situation, education, origin or social condition, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and trade union membership (Law nº 93/2017, 23 August).

Data Protection: By applying, you agree with the use of your personal data by COFAC/Universidade Lusófona staff for exclusive purposes of this open call. COFAC/Universidade Lusófona administrative staff will use your contacts to contact you directly, and in the publication of the results, according to the principles set by the GPDR.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universidade Lusófona

Country

Portugal

State/Province

Lisbon

City

Lisbon

Postal Code

1749-124

Street

Campo Grande, 376

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Lisbon

City

Lisbon

Website

http://www.ulusofona.pt

Street

Campo Grande, 376

Postal Code

1749-124

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+351914536727

STATUS: EXPIRED